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Long Term Assistance
Several Food Bank partner programs and government
resources are able to provide long-term and ongoing hunger-relief.
You should contact these programs directly to determine their respective
levels of help.
Some of these resources are:
DTA
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Transitional AssistanceThe Department of Transitional
Assistance serves one out of every twelve
people in the Commonwealth - including
working families, children, elders, and
people with disabilities. Our services
include food and nutritional assistance,
cash assistance, employment supports, and
emergency shelter.
General information: 508-767-3100
Toll Free: 800-249-2007
www.mass.gov
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Worcester County Locations:
Worcester: 508-767-3100
Southbridge: 508-765-2400
Fitchburg: 978-665-8700
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Nutrition Program for Elderly
The Nutrition Program
for the Elderly provides persons age 60 and older or disabled who
are homebound with nutritious meals at home through the
Meals-on-Wheels (MOW) Program, and independent elderly with meal
options at Senior Centers or at Congregate Meal Sites.
Local Contact
Information for MOW or Meal Sites:
* Elder Services of
Worcester, Nutrition Services, Worcester,
www.eswa.org
P:
508-852-3205
* MOC Elder Services,
Fitchburg, www.mocinc.org, P: 978-345-9598
* Tri-Valley, Inc.,
Dudley www.tves.org, P: 800-286-6640, Email:
info@tves.org
* Senior Connection, W.
Boylston,
www.seniorconnection.org, P: 508-852-5539 or
800-244-3032, Email:
CMAAging@seniorconnection.org
* State Contact
Information: Executive Office of Elder Affairs P: 617-727-7750 or
800-882-2003
School Breakfast & Lunch Program
Nourishing
breakfast and lunch meals are available at many schools to everyone.
Free or reduced priced meals are available and are based on family
income with completion of a school meal application. Contact your
school or agencies below for more information.
Worcester Public Schools
Reduced Price Meal Application (Click for English Version) Worcester Public Schools
Reduced Price Meal Application (Click for Spanish Version)
Visit
www.meals4kids.org,
call Project Bread at
617-723-5000
or call Massachusetts Department of
Elementary & Secondary Education at P: 781-338-3000
SNAP- Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (formally Food Stamps)
SNAP is the new name of the Federal Food Stamp Program as
of October 1, 2008. The new name reflects the changes
made to meet the needs of clients, including a focus on
nutrition and improvements in accessibility. Please see
website for more details
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www.fns.usda.gov/snap, or
call toll free 800-221-5689.
Other Resources:
www.gettingfoodstamps.org
| Food stamps can be used like cash to buy food at most grocery stores
and supermarkets.
If you have any questions about eligibility, benefits, or
application materials, please call or visit:
Worcester Community Action Council
at 508-754-1176 or visit
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Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
The Summer Food Program
provides free, nutritious meals and snacks to help children in
low-income areas receive the nutrition they need to learn, play and
grow throughout the summer months.
Information available
through the Department of Education at P: 781-338-6494 or
www.meals4kids.org
United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA)
USDA Food and Nutrition Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture web site offers national and
state-by-state information for:
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Food & Nutrition Services
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Food Stamp Programs
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Food Distribution Programs
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WIC- Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program
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School Breakfast & Lunch Programs
United Way of
Central Massachusetts
484 Main Street,
Worcester MA 01608
P: 508-757-5631
www.unitedwaycm.org
The United Way of
Central MA is a partner to Massachusetts Association of Information
and Referral Specialists (MAIRS) for the Mass 2-1-1 online
directory. This is an information resource for emergency food,
rent, help paying your heating and utility bills, mental health
counseling, health programs, public health and safety services,
child care referrals, job resources, and other help for individuals,
parents and families.
www.mass211.org
Women, Infant and Children Nutrition
Program (WIC)
The Massachusetts WIC
provides nutrition education and counseling, free nutritious food
and referrals to health care and other services to low-moderate
income families with children under five. 1-800-942-1007
or
Great Brook Valley Health Center
19 Tacoma St., Worcester
508-853-2904
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Millbury WIC Program
Millbury Federated Churchh
20 Main St., Millbury
508-865-5308
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Plumley Village
16 Laurel St., Worcesterr
508-799-9392
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North Central WIC
326 Nicholas Road., Suite 14, Fitchburg
978-345-6272 |
Worcester WIC Program
Family Health Centerr
26 Queen St., Worcester
508-860-7744 |
South Central WIC
29 Pine Street, Southbridgee
508-765-0139
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Additional Printable Resources:
Massachusetts Food
& Nutrition Programs (Click for English Version)
Massachusetts Food
& Nutrition Programs
(Click for Spanish Version)
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