WHEAT Community Connections

WHEAT Community Connections has served residents of the Greater Clinton area since 1982 and in 2012 became a direct service program of the United Way of Tri-County. WHEAT continues to be a local organization supporting local residents through care, compassion and quality programs and services.

WHEAT Community Cupboard (Food Pantry) provides monthly groceries Wednesday evenings from 3:00pm - 6:00pm and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10:00am - 1:00pm. The last client will be taken 15 minutes before closing. Our pantry is CLOSED on Wednesday mornings & all-day Friday. Please call 508-370-4943 for questions. New clients or existing clients who haven’t visited for 6+ months must bring in a picture i.d. for adults in household, birth certificates for dependents and proof of residents (a current bill or lease agreement). Our pantry serves residents in the towns of Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Lancaster and Sterling.

WHEAT Community Café provides homemade lunches for pick up Monday through Friday from 12:30–1:30. The Cafe also provides lunches for delivery to local housing authorities and pick up at our main location Monday through Friday from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Homemade dinners are served Monday through Friday from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.

WHEAT Outdoor Marketplace provides breads, pastries, pre-made foods, fruits, and vegetables Tuesday through Friday as available so food that isn’t taken in the food pantry is made available to residents. Please bring your own bags.

Case Management provides a collaborative process that assesses, implements, and coordinates options and services required to meet the client's basic health and human service needs. Case management services are limited and provided by appointment only at 508-370-4946. 

Seasonal programs including "Tools for School" (backpacks with school supplies), "Feed-A-Family" (turkey meal for Thanksgiving), and "Hope for the Holidays" (Toys for the holidays). Tools for School registration begins the last week in June and ends the 2nd week in August. Feed-A-Family registration begins 2nd week in September and ends the first week in November. Distribution is the Monday right before Thanksgiving. Hope for the Holidays registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends the 1st week in December. Distribution is the week before 12/25. Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943 to get specific distribution schedule.

Hidden Treasures Thrift Store provides everyone with low-to-no cost furniture, household items, clothing, shoes and so much more in a clean, organized retail setting. All proceeds help subsidize our food programs. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am - 4:00pm and donations can be dropped off at that time. Let us know when you get here and we’ll come out and help you! Arrangements can be made to pick up or deliver furniture (for a fee) by calling the store at 508-370-4941.