Location

We are now located at Wachusett Extended Care, 56 Boyden Rd., Holden. Oriol Health Care has made this possible by generously donating the space to the WFP. This move is in effect as of October 17, 2010.

Volunteers

The Food Pantry is a 100% volunteer operation, including those who serve on our Board of Directors. As a volunteer, your time commitment can be

• One hour per week collecting or sorting food donations
• Three hours per month helping with food distribution
• FRIDAY distribution day volunteers are needed from between 8:30 am and noon!!!

Volunteers are especially needed during large events such as the Annual Postal Food Drive or during the holiday season when families have increased need for food assistance. Contact Us for further information on ways to help.

Set-up is now Thursday from 5-5:30 pm of every distribution week. CANCELLED for October

Brochures are available upon request.

Donations

Our partner agency, The Worcester County Food Bank, acquires and distributes a monthly allotment of canned, dry, frozen and fresh food and grocery products, the majority of which is provided by the State (MEFAP) and the Federal Government (TEFAP). About 80% of the food we provide comes from the WCFB.

Bread and bagels are donated by Culpepper’s Bakery, Shaw's and Price Chopper in Worcester and The Bagel Inn and BigY in Holden.

Fresh fruit, vegetables and other groceries are supplied locally by Heaven’s Harvest of New Braintree and the Big Y of Holden.

About 20% of our food comes from food drives organized by local schools, religious and civic groups, and the generous contributions from the community at our drop-off sites throughout the region. Due to limited storage space and changing food needs, please Contact Us so we can assist you in organizing a successful food drive.

Non-perishable and unexpired food collection containers are available at 56 Boyden Rd. (Just inside the automatic doors at the rear of the building) and:

Contributions

Tax-deductible contributions can be mailed to us at:

A receipt will be provided by return mail.