Net of Compassion

674 Main Street C1, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 322-1363
http://www.netofcompassion.org

Hotel Grace is a 24/7 emergency shelter that operates Nov. 1–March 30 (until May in 2021).

Joshua’s Shower Trailer is a shower trailer that is located at 44 Temple Street, Worcester MA. The hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm.

Programs at 674 Main Street:

Grace Pantry is the free food distribution program which runs on Thursdays, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm, basement level.

Grace Closet is the free clothing distribution program which runs on Wednesdays, 1:00–4:00 pm, basement level.

Meals on Main Street is a free meal program that runs every week on Saturday morning from 1:00 am–4:00 pm, on the sidewalk in front of the parking lot.

Wic Program

1139 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 737-5142
Services: Dental Care, Enabling, Other Professional Services, Primary Medical Care Remarks: Year round
Forest Park
532 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-1877
Services: Dental Care, Enabling, Other Professional Services, Primary Medical Care Remarks: Year round

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern New England

(866) 889-9347
Services: Receive foreclosure counseling and debt reduction from this non-
profit. CCCS provides homeowners and people in debt with confidential financial counseling. Services offered to clients include assistance with budgeting and money management, mortgage delinquency, debt management programs, foreclosure and housing counseling, and consumer education.

Social Security Office – New Bedford

53 North 6th Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 999-3101

Family and Children’s Service of Greater Lynn, Inc.

111 North Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01902
(781) 592-5052
Services: runs the Emergency Financial Assistance Program. This is a so called fund
of “last resort” and can help people who have no other options. Call and apply for financial assistance that can be used only after all other entitlement and government funded aid has been exhausted. The agency may provide everything from interest free loans to referrals and other support from FFS.
Depending on funding from the United Way and other agencies, it can provide help for such expenses and needs as utility and heating bills, eviction prevention, utility and heating costs or other emergencies. Food as well as security deposits can also be partially paid learn more on Lynn based Family and Children Service.

Salvation Army – Essex County

40 Water Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 (978) 465-0883

Catholic Charities – North Massachusetts

Lynn and Gloucester
280 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970
(781) 593-2312
Services: rent payment assistance, free food, mortgage help and payment assistance, rental deposit assistance, or electric, heating, water, and gas bill payment assistance in Essex County. There is also free general legal aid and advice, immigration/ naturalization services, teen parent/pregnant teen education programs, parenting/ family support groups and day camps, and pregnancy counseling.

Beverly Bootstraps Community Services Inc.

35 Park Street, Beverly, MA 01915 (978) 927-1561
Services: rent and mortgage payment assistance, Debt Reduction/Budget Counseling, Financial Management Workshops, Benefits Assistance, and Landlord Tenant Assistance mediation and advice. Coordinators for this program also assist residents in variety of ways, including applying for government programs such as DTA and Food Stamp benefits online, accessing local programs such as fuel and heating oil assistance, or provide help with an eviction. There is also support for people with
a notice to quit or court summons, rent or mortgage arrearages, financial literacy classes, individual budget review, and completing public housing applications.

United Neighbors of Fitchburg

18 Fairmount Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-2069
Services: Clothes Closet: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm; Food pantry: Monday–Thursday, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
ESL and GED classes
GED preparation in Spanish (English if needed); ESL classes; ESL Computer classes; Wellness program including Cooking and Nutrition classes, and Zumba; Spanish classes
Adult Education
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Wic Programs, Smoc

7 Bishop Street, 1st floor, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 620-1445
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides free food and nutrition information
to help keep pregnant women, infants, and children under five healthy and strong. Participants receive nutrition counseling and financial support to purchase food staples and infant formula. Receiving WIC benefits will not prevent you from getting a green card. Eligibility is based on income level.

Jewish Family Service of the North Shore

1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451
(978) 741-7878
Services: A social services agency that helps people of all religions. Some of the services and assistance programs run include grants, financial assistance for bills and expenses, food pantries, consultation, counseling, referrals and networks to other service providers and charities.

Social Security and Medicare Benefits (framingham)

1 Clarks Hill Suite 305, Framingham, MA 01702 1-844-587-1390/1-800-325-0778

Pearl Street Cupboard & Café (united Way of Tri-county)

46 Park Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 879-2063
Pantry Hours: Monday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; Wednesday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; and 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Café Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Salvation Army – Framingham

35 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 875-3341
Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry

Savers Thrift Store

500 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 875-0225
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Hope Food Pantry

214 Concord Street (Boston Church of Christ Building), Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 848-2400
Website: HOPEfoodpantry.org
Hours: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Lawrence Community Works

168 Newbury Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 (978) 685-3115
Services: Helps people in low income areas. Resources and programs administered help with home rehabilitation programs, housing counseling, eviction prevention, and mortgage foreclosure assistance.

Community Action, Inc.

3 Washington Square, Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 373-1971
Services: clothing, shelter, food, income and health and medical care. The non-profit community action agency provides clothing, food, and information of Massachusetts and federal government program and advocacy for tenants. Counselors will offer services to clients requesting assistance with utility companies to maintain services. Administers EFSP funds, Gazette Santa (holiday program), and Coats for Kids in
the wintertime.
Service Areas: Haverhill, Lynn and throughout Essex County

Amesbury Center – Community Action, Inc.

44 Friend Street, Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 388-2570

https://www.communityactioninc.org/programs/food/amesbury-center

Services: Low and moderate income families can apply for housing, rent assistance, food, mortgage help, holiday meals and gifts and clothing. They also operate a food pantry and clothing bank. In addition get help from a counselor in applying for the CAI Low-income Heating Assistance program (LIHEAP) as well as Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition and health program.

Leominster Spanish American Center

112 Spruce Street, Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-3145
Basement of SAC Office
Hours: Monday and Wednesday–Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Services: Free English Classes every Saturday Morning, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon)

Catholic Charities, Leominster Office

(Also serves Fitchburg, Gardner area)
196 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 840-0696
Website: http://www.ccworce.org
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Gardner Community Action Committee

294 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8700
Website: http://www.gardner-cac.org
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30–4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Clothing Closet

Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (978) 632-8700

Emergency Funds

Provides families and individuals in crisis assistance with emergency needs such as first months rent, one month’s rent to prevent eviction, utility bills with a termination notice and medical prescriptions. Assistance is provided while funds are available. Through this program families and individuals have access to comprehensive case management, advocacy and budget counseling.

Fellowship Table Program

Provides a free nutritious weekly meal at the United Methodist Church, 161 Chestnut Street, Gardner, MA, every Thursday served at 5:00 pm. Transportation to and from the meal site is available at four different locations beginning at 4:15 pm. The meal site is handicap accessible with ample parking and follows the public school schedule.
Provides families and individuals in crisis assistance with emergency needs such as first months rent, one month’s rent to prevent eviction, utility bills with a termination notice and medical prescriptions. Assistance is provided while funds are available. Through this program families and individuals have access to comprehensive case management, advocacy and budget counseling.

Food Distribution Program once a month
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:40 am – 4:30 pm, Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Food pantry Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fuel Assistance Program

The CAC is a seasonal satellite office for the Fuel Assistance Program. A representative from Fuel Assistance arrives weekly, while the program is in effect, to accept applications and answer questions regarding the program. Appointment must be made through the Fuel Assistance Agency prior to your visit.

Medical Transportation Program

Provides medical transportation to the elderly and handicap to medical appointments outside of Gardner, extending as far as Worcester. This program runs Monday through Friday with the earliest pick-up time being 8:30 am and the van returned to Gardner by 4:30 pm. Please note that this program books up very quickly, therefore appointments need to be scheduled ahead of time. For the transportation we ask for a donation, this amount varies upon where the appointment is located.

Highland Baptist Church

19 Cedar Street, Fitchburg MA 01420
(978) 342-9646
Food Pantry: 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Leona E. Fleming Food Pantry Fitchburg/leominster Cac

62 Normandy Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-8617
Food Pantry: Monday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; Tuesday, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm; Wednesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Gvna Community Services

53 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 345-3050
Food Pantry: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Pleasant Street Baptist Church- Baby Boutique

165 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-756-8754
Website: http://www.pleasantstreetbaptist.org/baby-boutique-with-clear-way-clinic/

Services: The Compassion Baby Boutique is a partnership between Clearway Clinic and Pleasant Street Baptist Church and its mission is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of children and their caregivers in the Worcester area. It is open the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays 10 am to 12 noon. On the third Monday a parenting class is offered.  You must register ahead of time for the class. For more information about Compassion Baby Boutique you can email Joyce at joycemorse@msn.com

USDA Free Summer Meal Program (Project Bread)

145 Border St, Boston, MA 02128
Phone: (617) 723-5000 (Project Bread)
Website: http://support.projectbread.org/site/PageServer?pagename=abouthunger_solutions_sfsp

Services: The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program that provides free meals to children, ages 18 and under, when school is out for the summer. Meals are often provided along with educational and recreational activities. Summer meals sites are located at schools, parks, pools, neighborhood centers, social service organizations, and other local sites throughout many cities and towns in Massachusetts. No registration or identification is needed in qualified areas. Most sites serve lunch, though some sites offer additional meals such as breakfast, snack, or dinner.

Summer Food Service Program:

Website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks

To find a meal service site near where you live, contact organizations in your community that are offering an activity program. Organizations offering activities for children are often local schools, community centers, recreation centers, and faith-based organizations. You may also call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE.

Boys and Girls Club of Worcester

65 Tainter Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Phone: 508-754-2686
Fax: 508-754-7635
Email: info@bgcworcester.org
Website: http://www.bgcworcester.org

Services: Mission is to help youth, especially those who need us most, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and community leaders, through caring professional staff who forge relationships with our youth members and influence their ability to succeed in life. Provides after school programs covering academic work, healthy eating, art skills, community outreach, leadership, mentoring programs, and other support services.

Kids Café: The Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to positively influencing our youth’s lives.  While our many programs serve several purposes, one of those purposes is to promote healthy living. Some families who send their children to the Boys & Girls Club struggle to put healthy food on the table each night. Two nights a week during the school year members and their families are invited to enjoy a nutritious prepared meal right here in our Kids Café.  Each meal is nutritionally sound, and is geared toward kids’ likes.

Clubhouses: There are three Clubhouses located in Worcester. The Francis A. and Jacquelyn H. Harrington Clubhouse is located at 65 Tainter Street. The Kids Club at Great Brook Valley is located at 180 Constitution Ave. The Plumley Village Clubhouse is located at 16 Laurel Street.

Belmont AME Zion Church

55 Illinois Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Phone: (508) 754-4539
Website: http://belmontamezion.com

Services: Belmont A.M.E. Zion Church Outreach and Network strives to be an integral part of the community both locally and county, individual (people and person in need) through interfaith and social groups that make a viable community.  We canvas, assess the need, and make available participation in the church conference and community through the various ministries within the church.

Answering the struggle and relieving those in need are handled through the resources and referrals made through one of our various church ministries.  We also partner with local and civic organizations to help ensure that the hungry will be fed, the thirsty will be given water, the homeless will be given shelter and the naked shall be clothed.

Our church ministry will address the need, help or refer those seeking assistance.

It is our goal to develop a rapport with the community at large, interfaith, social, alliance with members of other denominations and individuals who help in setting social standards in good faith.

Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens

Dept. of Veterans Services for the City of Worcester

City Hall
455 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-1041

Veterans and Their Families

Services:
Helps Worcester veterans with immediate financial and medical needs. It also refers veterans to other organizations that can deal with long-term needs, such as cash assistance and housing. Services provided: ordinary and fuel allowances for everyday living expenses such as food, rent, electric, etc. Dept. of Veterans Services for the City of Worcester also provides provide all encompassing medical coverage such as prescriptions, hospitals, doctors, dentist, eyeglasses and payment of existing hospital insurance and  additional referrals to other sources of possible income such as the United States.

Problem Pregnancy

1-888-310-7217

Savers

50 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 363-2777

Clothing

Services:
Sale of used and new clothing among other items.

Hours:
Monday- Saturday 9:00 am -9:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am–7:00 pm.

Neighbors Closet at Christian Community Church

Neighbors Closet at Christian Community Church

108 Beacon St.
2^nd floor
Worcester, MA 01610

(508) 202-4532

Services: Provides new refugee families and families in a emergency crisis situation with clothes, house hold items, and furniture free of charge as needed and upon availability of items (by referral).

St. Stephen’s Thrift Store

20 Hamilton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 755-3165

Clothing

Services:
Used clothing available for sale.

Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday 9a-3p
Saturdays 9a-3p

Goodwill Store

Goodwill Store

25 Park Ave.
Worcester, MA 01605

(508) 752-4042

Hours:

Monday through Saturday 9a-7p. Sundays 11a-6p.

Services:  Sale of items such as clothing, furniture, and toys.

Emanuel Baptist Thrift Store

Emanuel Baptist Thrift Store

717 Main St.
Worcester, MA 01610

(508) 756-0009 / (508) 756-5336

Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10a- 5p

Services: The thrift store has furniture and clothing.

Donations Clearinghouse of the Central MA Housing Alliance

Donations Clearinghouse of the Central MA Housing Alliance

6 Institute Rd.,
Worcester, MA 01609

(508) 791-7265
(508) 752-5519

Hours: Tuesdays 1-4p, Wednesdays 1p–4p, Thursdays 9:00 am– 11a, Fridays 9:00 am–11:30a

Services: Donated items of furniture and household goods for families and individuals moving out of shelter to permanent housing, victims of fire, or those fleeing domestic violence, DCF reunification and elders at risk

Abby’s House

52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609

(508) 756-5486

http://www.abbyshouse.org/thrift_shop

Abby’s House Thrift Store

Services:
The Abby’s House Thrift Store provides  clothing, accessories, home goods, and bargain-priced cosmetics to the community.

Hours:  
Monday through Thursday 10:00 am–3:00 pm. Fridays 10:00 am–2:00 pm. Saturdays 10:00 am–1:00 pm. The store is closed on holidays.

Centro Las Americas

11 Sycamore Street, Worcester, MA  01608
(508) 798-1900 x 221

ESL Classes

Services:
ESL Classes

Food Pantry

(508) 798-1900, ext. 237

Services:

Food distribution on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:00 am–12:00 pm.

Cash Assistance

Clothing and Furniture

Salvation Army

72 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 799-0528

Office hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 am–4pm.

Transitional Housing

Services:
The Salvation Army offers a six month program for individuals in recovery. Offers a holistic approach to assist men and women; provide spiritual, social and emotional assistance The center offers residential housing, work, and group and individual therapy.

Eligibility:
Every potential participant undergoes a comprehensive intake interview to ensure the ARC program is the best possible match for them. If the interview process determines it’s not, we’ll make every effort to refer them to a program that will be. If interested in applying or referring someone, may call the Intake Office at 1-800-SA-TRUCK (728-7825) or the number provided above ((508) 799-0528).

Clothing

Services:
Clothing, etc.

Hours:
Monday- Saturday 9:00 am–7:00 pm, Sundays Closed

Soup Kitchen

Services:
Salvation Army offers breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Closed on Saturdays. Dinner only on Sunday.

Food Pantry

Services:
Food distribution Monday thru Friday, 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 12:45pm–2:00 pm.

Kids “Feast”

Nekel.may-Speight@USE.Salvationarmy.org

Services: The Kids FEAST After school Program serves children ages 6-12 throughout the Worcester Community. This is a free program for all eligible income families. The Program runs Monday through Thursday 2:00 pm-6:00 pm. We offer homework help and tutoring along with Music, Science, Art, Games & Activities. The Program runs on the same schedule as the Worcester Public School Year.

Veterans Inc.

69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Phone: (800)482-2565

Food Pantry:

Services:

Food distribution on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:00 am–2:00 pm. Veteran Identification is required.

Veterans Inc. 

Office hours:
open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Services:
The Veterans Inc. is the largest provider of services to veterans and their families in New England. They are work hard to assist veterans using a clinical case management approach which allows them to assist veterans in job training and employment, health and wellness and legal advice. They also run a homeless shelter. You must be veteran to apply.

Log onto their website for resources like the Resident Application (Hyperlink:  http://www.veteransinc.org/contact-us/)

Get a Google map for this location (Hyperlink: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=69+Grove+Street,+Worcester,+MA&hl=en&sll=42.036922,-71.683501&sspn=3.49224,4.938354&oq=69+Grove+Street+worc&hnear=69+Grove+St,+Worcester,+Massachusetts+01605&t=m&z=17)

Veterans and Their Families

Services:
Operates a dry emergency shelter and many other supportive services for veterans including nutritional aid, counseling, referrals, relapse prevention groups, work therapy, medical help, education, and legal aid. Other services available such as family support.

South Worcester Neighborhood Center

Food Pantry:

Locations: 

South Worcester Neighborhood Ctr.

47 Camp Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 757-8344

Services:

Food distribution Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–1:30 pm.

South Worcester Neighborhood Ctr.- Green Island 

50 Canton Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 753-4661

Services: 

Food distribution Monday through Friday, 9:00 am–1:30 pm.

South Worcester Neighborhood Ctr.–Lakeside Center

54 Circuit Ave. South, Apt. 1, Worcester, MA 01603
No Phone on Site-call (508) 757-8344 (SWNC Camp St.)

Services:

Food distribution Monday through Wednesday 10-2:00 pm and Thursdays and Fridays 9:00 am–1:00 pm

St. Paul’s Outreach

19 Chatham Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 791-8455

Food Pantry:

Services:

Food distribution on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 am–11:30 am.  Pantry is also open on Thursday, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm.

Rachel’s Table

633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-7699

Food Pantry:

Services:

Will pick up food from businesses and food institutions in Greater Worcester and deliver it to agencies that have feeding programs for the hungry.

Mt. Carmel Outreach Ministry

24 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 791-6139

Food Pantry:

Services:

Food distribution on Tuesdays only 9:30 am–1:30 pm.

Loaves & Fishes Pantry

Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester
90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-1942

Food Pantry:

Services:

Food distribution on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:00 am–12:00 pm.

Centro Las Americas – Great Brook Valley Pantry

176 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605
774-823-3722

Food Pantry

Services:

Food distribution Wednesday thru Friday, 1:30 pm–4:30 pm