About Us

The Wachusett Food Pantry (WFP) is a non-profit, non-denominational, volunteer organization founded in January 1995 after a careful needs assessment of the Wachusett area.

The pantry is a free-of-charge, supplemental, monthly food program offering 3-5 days of meals to any family in the region with either a short or long term need.

Services

Non-perishable groceries consistently provided include cereal, rice, mac&cheese, meal-in-a-can, peanut butter, pasta, ground meat, canned tuna, canned fruit and vegetables, 100% juice, coffee, tea, and dessert mixes. In addition, a variety of personal care, special diet, snacks and baby care items are often available to choose from.

Fresh produce, cheese, and bread are distributed as long as supplies last.

The amount of food received depends upon the size of the family.

Eligibility

Anyone living in Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland or Sterling is eligible to use the pantry upon completion of annual registration. Proof of residency is the only requirement.

The Wachusett Food Pantry does not discriminate against race, religion, color or age.

The WFP and its volunteers value and respect the privacy right of its recipients.

The pantry has served over 500 families in its 10-year history, some very occasionally and others quite regularly. An average of 120 families per month are served.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is composed of volunteer, local community members committed to its hunger-relief mission. The Board actively participates in the monthly food distribution as well as in overseeing general pantry management and compliance with governmental and Worcester County Food Bank requirements.