serving Wachusett since 1995

P.O.Box 62
Jefferson, MA 01522
(508)829-2749
wfp@wfp1995.org
       


Worcester County Food Bank

474 Boston Turnpike RoadShrewsbury, MA 01545508-842-3663Fax: 508-842-7405info@foodbank.orgwww.foodbank.org

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

160 North Washington St.Boston MA 02114617-723-5000www.projectbread.orgFoodSource Hotline: 1-800-645-8333

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

484 Main StreetWorcester MA 01608Main Number: 508-757-5631Mass211: 211www.unitedwaycm.org

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

Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.1-800-942-1007
Worcester WIC ProgramFamily Health Center26 Queen St., Worcester508-860-7744www.wic.orgwww.fhcw.org

Serve NE

1-888-742-7363www.servenewengland.org

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.

http://massresources.org/massachusetts_energy_assistance_d.html