Worcester County Food Bank

The Worcester County Food Bank is a collaboration of local non-profit human and social service providers, donors from the food industry, corporate, government, civic and private sectors, and individual volunteers whose support and partnership is focused on "providing relief from hunger" to friends and neighbors in Central Massachusetts.

Project Bread

Project Bread raises and distributes funds to assist local hunger-relief programs throughout Massachusetts.

Project Bread launched gettingfoodstamps.org, the most comprehensive Web site in the nation devoted to empowering low-income families and individuals in need of food. The site provides visitors with a background on the federally-funded Food Stamp Program, eligibility guideline information, a list of documents to bring to the DTA, access to a printable application form, and tips for filling out the form

United Way of Central Massachusetts

The United Way’s First Call for Help referral service directs people in need to available resources throughout the community, including: emergency shelter, legal assistance, substance abuse recovery services, child advocacy, a variety of neighborhood health services, nutrition and food assistance programs, and more.

WIC-Mass. Dept.of Public Health

Serve NE

SERVE is a New England-wide food buying cooperative for people who volunteer at least 2 hours per month anywhere in their communities. Every month, people can get frozen meats, vegetarian items, and fresh fruits and vegetables, for a savings of one-third off the retail price.

Massachusetts Energy Assistance for residents of Massachusetts

There are several programs in Massachusetts to help low-income families and individuals pay for their heating fuel and other utilities. Government help is available to pay for fuel, weatherization, and heating system repairs. In addition, low-income customers can get utility discounts, utility shutoff protection, and help from non-government programs.

Help at H.O.M.E.

A committee created to help Holden residents of all ages who are in need. Social service information is available at the Town of Holden website: www.townofholden.net, Links for Residents, Help at H.O.M.E. There is a booklet available on the webpage, as well as copies available at the Gale Free Library and the Town Hall in Holden. For further information, please contact the Holden COA at (508) 829-0271.

Joseph's Project

Joseph's Project is a non-profit organization that delivers food (non-perishable and fresh) weekly to families in need in the Wachusett area. Deliveries are made possible at the discretion of Joseph's Project. For further information, please call 508-829-6610.