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.
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
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
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
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
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
Soup Kitchens
Gardner Community Action Committee
Fellowship Table Program
294 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8700
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
John Street Baptist Church
43 John Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 753-4991
Services: This is a local soup kitchen, which serves meals on Saturdays from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Emergency food distribution is available at the same time.
The Mustard Seed
93 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 754-7098
Services: Meals at this food pantry are served Monday – Saturday. Winter hours are 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Summer hours are 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. On Sunday meals are served at 12:00 pm.
Salvation Army – Framingham
35 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-3341
Monday–Friday, Door opens at 5:00 pm every night; dinner is served at 6:00 pm.
Salvation Army Citadel – Sally’s Place
640 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 756-7191
Monday–Friday, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Services: Salvation Army o ers breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday – Friday. Closed on Saturdays. Dinner only on Sunday.
Food Pantries
AIDS Project Worcester
85 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 755-3773 ext. 10
Services: They run a food pantry to their customers on Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Coming Home MetroWest, Central, and Western Massachusetts Dismas House of Massachusetts, Inc.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
10 Hammond Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 798-0191
Services: Food distribution Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Catholic Charities, Leominster Office
196 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 840-0696
(Also serves Fitchburg, Gardner area)
CENTRO
11 Sycamore Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 798-1900, ext. 237
Services: Food distribution Monday–Wednesday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
CENTRO – Great Brook Valley Pantry
176 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(774) 823-3722
Services: Food distribution Monday – Wednesday, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Friendly House Pantry
36 Wall Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 755-4362
Services: Food distribution on Monday and Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm and Fridays, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Friendly House Pantry – Plumley Village
16 Laurel Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Services: Food distribution on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Gardner Community Action Committee
294 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8700
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Food pantry Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Food Distribution Program once a month
Good Samaritan Food Pantry
85 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(774) 253-1619
Distribution: Tuesday & Friday, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
GVNA Community Services
35 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-9078
Food Pantry: Wednesdays, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Henry Lee Willis – Plumley Village NC
16 Laurel Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-6981
Distribution: Tuesday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; Wednesday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Thursday, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Schedule may vary, call first.
Highland Baptist Church
27 Cedar Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-9646
Food Pantry: 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
HOPE Food Pantry
214 Concord Street (Boston Church of Christ Building), Framingham, MA 01702
(617) 899-5222
Hours: Saturdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jeremiah’s Inn, Food Pantry
1059 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 755-6403
Distribution: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; Wednesdays, closed.
Services: Food distribution
John Street Baptist Church
43 John Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 753-4991
Services: Food distribution on 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Leominster Spanish American Center
Basement of SAC Office,
112 Spruce Street, Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 534-3145
Visit: Monday and Wednesday–Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Leona E. Fleming Food Pantry Fitchburg/Leominster CAC – Fitchburg, MA – Food Assistance
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
Lighthouse Mission Food Pantry
165 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Hours: Every Monday (except the 1st): 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Loaves & Fishes Pantry
Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester
90 Holden Street, Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-1942
Services: Food distribution on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Mustard Seed
93 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 754-7098
Services: Food distribution for individuals on the third Friday of the month, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Mt. Carmel Outreach Ministry
24 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 791-0731
Services: Food distribution on Tuesdays only 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Orthodox Food Center
St. Spyridon Cathedral
102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 791-7326
Services: Food distribution on Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Pearl Street Cupboard & Café (United Way of Tri-County)
10 Pearl Street, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 370-4921
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, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm; Thursday, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Quinsigamond Village Community Center
16 Greenwood Street, Worcester, MA 01607 (508) 755-7481
Distribution: Monday –Friday, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Services: Food distribution
Rachel’s Table
633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-7699
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.
Revival Church – Fountain of Life
23 Coral Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 791-5555
Services: Food distribution on Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
St. Paul’s Outreach
19 Chatham Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-5009
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.
Salvation Army – Framingham
35 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 875-3341
Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon)
South Worcester Neighborhood Center
47 Camp Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 757-8344
Services: Food distribution Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
South Worcester Neighborhood Ctr. – Green Island
50 Canton Street, Worcester, MA 01610
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Services: Food distribution Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
South Worcester Neighborhood Ctr. – Lakeside Center
54 Circuit Avenue South, Apt. 1, Worcester, MA 01603
No Phone on site-call (508) 757-8344 (SWNC Camp Street)
Services: Food distribution Monday – Wednesday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
St. John’s Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen
44 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 756-7165
Services: Provides free morning meals every weekday.
St. Vincent de Paul – St. Anthony’s Pantry
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
596 Cambridge Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 753-2555
Services: Food distribution on Thursdays, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
St. Vincent de Paul – St. Peter’s Church
929 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
(508) 752-4674
Services: Food distribution on Wednesdays, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
United Neighbors of Cleghorn
18 Fairmount Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-2069 -NA
Food Pantry: Monday–Thursday, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
United Neighbors of Fitchburg
18 Fairmount Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 342-2069 -NA
Food Pantry and Clothes Closet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Veterans, Inc. Food Pantry
69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Main: (508) 791-1213 Food Pantry: (508) 769- 5795
Services: Food distribution on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month, 10:00 am – 4:00 Veterans Identi cation is required.
Wesley United Methodist Church
Carty Cupboard
114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-4191
Services: Food distribution on the 2nd and last Mondays of the month, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and Fridays, 10:00 am – Noon.
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.
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
AIDS Project Worcester
85 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 755-3773 x16
Food Pantry
Services:
They run a food pantry to their costumers on Tuesdays from 9MA to 4:00 pm
Support Groups
Services: Support groups for those living with HIV/AIDS, for Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered individuals and their families/friends.
Type of Groups: Latino Support Group, HIV support group for Gay men, Women’s Group, NEW Horizon Transgender Group, The Empowerment Group, Women’s HIV Support Group
To find out about the dates and times of these groups, must call (508) 755-3773. Transportation or childcare not available.
Clients living with HIV/AIDS, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals their parents, families and friends
Friendly House Inc.
36 Wall Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Tel: (508) 755-4362
Fax: (508) 793-7800
Pilot Mentoring Program:
Contact:
Jennifer Lonergan, Program Coordinator
Email–jlonergan@friendlyhousema.org
Services:
Mentoring for teens ages 13-17.
Geared toward career and college readiness, the program works with at-risk teens ages 13-17 in the Worcester Community.
Registration and other information:
There is no cost to participate in this program.
Those who wish to participate must complete a registration form and attend a training session.
Services are in English, but special arrangements may be made for those who are limited-English or non-English speaking.
Food Pantry:
(508) 755-4362
Services:
Food distribution on Monday and Wednesdays 12:00 pm–4:30 pm and Fridays, 9:30 am–3:00 pm.
Plumley Village Location:
16 Laurel Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Food distribution on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Clothing:
Services:
Social service workers help families with food, shelter, clothing, resume, job search, information and referral, holiday baskets and toys.
Lighthouse Mission Food Pantry
165 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA, 01609
Services: Food pantry
Hours: Every Monday (except the 1st): 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Revival Church – Fountain of Life
23 Coral Street, Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 791-5555
Food Pantry:
Services:
Food distribution on Wednesdays, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm.
Quinsigamond Village Community Center
16 Greenwood Street, Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 755-7481
Food Pantry:
Services:
Food distribution Mondays thru Thursdays 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and Fridays 9:30 am–12:00 pm
Orthodox Food Center
Street, Spyridon Cathedral
102 Russell Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 791-7326
Food Pantry:
Services:
Food distribution on Saturdays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm.
Jeremiah’s Inn
1059 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603
(508) 755-6403
Food Pantry:
Services:
Food distribution on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:00 am–2pm
Emergency Services: Housing
Services:
Jeremiah’s Inn is a community residential recovery program for men. They work to alleviate issues of homelessness, addiction and hunger. They have a capacity to host 29 men at a time. You must be sober for at least 30 days prior to admission. Guests are asked to make a contribution of $10 per day for program fees. This contribution will provide you with shelter, meals, clothing and the support to reach your goals. Assistance is available for those who cannot afford to pay this fee.
Additional services:
Jeremiah’s Inn operates an emergency food pantry. The pantry provides household with an emergency supply of food once a month for residents in the following zip codes: 01610, 01602 and 01603. In order to receive food you must bring with you a form of ID, proof of residency, which can be a utility bill, rent receipt or other piece of mail and your Jeremiah’s Inn card, which new members can sign up for the first time you go. The panty is opened from 9:00 am–2:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Closed on Wednesday. All other services are they are conveniently open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Substance abuse treatment:
Residents in this program work with their case manager to develop individual service plans that give focus to their efforts.
Website: Jeremiah’s Inn (http://www.jeremiahsinn.org/)
Map and directions
(https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=%7B1059+Main+Street,+Worcester,+MA+01603%7D&t=m&z=16)
Good Samaritan Food Pantry
39 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA 01610
774-253-1619
Food Pantry:
Services:
Food distribution on Tuesday & Friday, 11AM to 2:00 pm.
John Street Baptist Church
43 John Street, Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 753-4991
Soup Kitchen
Services:
This is a local soup kitchen, which serves meals on Saturdays from 11:00 am–1:00 pm. Emergency food distribution is available at the same time.
Food Pantry:
Services:
Food distribution on Saturdays, 10:30 am–12:30 pm, during lunch meal.
Wesley United Methodist Church
114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-4191
Free Health Clinic
Services:
Vision and hearing services. Low cost glasses (all Mondays), vision tests with low cost glasses (2nd and 4th Mondays), hearing test and low-cost hearing aids (3rd Monday).
Hours:
Mondays 6:00 pm–8:00 p
Accepts:
Uninsured, underinsured
Fees:
Free/ no fee
Carty Cupboard
114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 799-4191
Food Pantry–Carty Cupboard
Services:
Food distribution on the 2nd and last Mondays of the month, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesdays 1:00 to 3:00 pm and Fridays, 10:00 am–Noon.