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Zipcode
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CENTRAL REGION RESOURCES - 01420

FARMERS' MARKETS AND MOBILE MARKETS 

www.fitchburgfarmersmarket.org/locations

Growing Places CSA

Produce Delivery Program and Mobile Market

Visit our website for updated schedule and locations - www.growingplaces.org

Forms of payment accepted: SNAP/HIP, Credit/Debit, WIC & Senior Coupons

Phone: 978-598-3723

 

Fitchburg Historic Upper Common

857 Main Street

Forms of payment accepted: SNAP/HIP, WIC & Senior Coupons

June 3rd through October 28th Thursdays, 3:00 to 6:00 pm Food Pantries

 

FOOD PANTRIES

Food Pantries in zipcode 01420.

 

Christ Church Food Pantry

569 Main Street

Open to the public on the first and third Mondays of the month.

9:00 to11:00 am

Phone: 978-342-0007

 

Our Father’s Table

40 Boutelle Steet, located in the downstairs hall of Faith Christian Church

Wednesday, 4:00 to 6:00 pm Hot meals served on Tuesday and Thursday   at 5:00 pm

Phone: 978-342-8522.

 

Salvation Army

739 Water Street

Monday – Friday 9:00 am – Noon and 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Phone: 978-342-3300

 

School Meals

FITCHBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

All students returning to full time learning will have lunch provided during the school day at no cost. At the conclusion of the day, students to be provided a “grab and go” breakfast to take home for the next morning (Monday through Friday) as well as a snack and dinner (Monday through Friday) at no cost.

 

Crocker Elementary School

200 Bigelow Road

 

Fitchburg High School

140 ArnHow Farm Road

 

Goodrich Academy

111 Goodrich Street

 

Memorial Middle School

615 Rollstone Street Longsjo

 

Middle School

98 Academy Street

 

McKay Arts Academy

76 Rindge Road

 

Montachusetts Regional Vocational Technical School

1050 Westminster Street

 

Reingold Elementary School

70 Reingold Avenue

 

South Street Elementary School

376 South Street Sizer School 500 Rindge Road

 

SENIOR MEALS

Fitchburg Senior Center, Montachusett Opportunity Council (MOC)

14 Wallace Avenue Daily Meal Site 

Monday – Friday

To reserve your meal, call before 11:30 am on the day before.

Phone: 978-345-8504

 

MOC Meals on Wheels

Home delivered meals are also available.

Contact 978-345-8501 to register.

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

Montachusett Opportunity Council, Inc

49 Nursery Lane, Fitchburg

Phone: 978-345-7040

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, and CHILDREN (WIC)

326 Nichols Road, unit 14

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Phone: 978-345-6272

Food Access Resources - 01420

 

 

CENTRAL REGION RESOURCES - 01602

 

FARMERS' MARKETS AND MOBILE MARKETS

Mobile Markets (seasonal) within three miles

Phone: 508-799-9139  

www.recworcester.org/market-schedule

 

Webster Square Towers

1050 Main Street #1060, parking lot behind building

Tuesdays: 12:30 to 1:30 pm

 

Vida Nueva–REC Mobile Market (seasonal)

8–16 Piedmont Street, Worcester 01610

Phone: 508-799-9139

Call for dates of operation. Pre-ordered and pre-packaged HIP share on Wednesdays. Payment processed upon pickup. Customers can pay with SNAP or HIP.  

www.recworcester.org/hiptogo  

 

FOOD PANTRIES 

Food pantries within 2 miles of zip code 01602.

Please call for food pantry hours.

 

Jeremiah’s Inn Food Pantry

1059 Main Street

Phone: 508-755-6403

 

Orthodox Food Pantry

102 Russell Street

Phone: 508-841-5287

 

Free Hot Meal Delivery for COVID-19 Positive Families

This program provides meals to families for up to one week who have at least one COVID-19 positive household member.

Call the Family Resource Center at 508-796-1411 or email wfrc@youinc.org.

 

SCHOOL MEALS

Grab & Go Meals–Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs.

 

Worcester Public Schools (01602)

Monday–Thursday: 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Friday: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm includes weekend meals

 

Chandler Magnet Elementary School

527 Chandler Street 

 

Worcester Public Schools Food Truck  

Washington Heights, 55 Williamsburg Drive

Monday through Friday: 2:00 pm

 

SENIOR MEALS 

Meals on Wheels

Contact Elder Services of Worcester Area’s Information & Referral Department

Phone: 508-756-1545

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester, Inc.

10 Hammond Street

Monday–Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Monday–Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-755-1228

 

Worcester County Food Bank

Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-842-3663, ext. 221

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, and CHILDREN (WIC)

Family Health Center of Worcester WIC

199 Chandler Street

Monday–Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

1st Saturday of the month: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-796-7000 Staff are taking calls remotely.

Food Access Resources - 01602

 

CENTRAL REGION RESOURCES - 01603

 

FARMERS' MARKETS AND MOBILE MARKETS

Mobile Markets (seasonal) within three miles

Phone: 508-799-9139  

www.recworcester.org/market-schedule

 

Webster Square Towers

1050 Main Street #1060, parking lot behind building

Tuesdays 12:30 to 1:30 pm

 

Vida Nueva–REC Mobile Market

8–16 Piedmont Street, Worcester 01610

Phone: 508-799-9139, Seasonal. Call for dates of operation. Pre-ordered and pre-packaged HIP share on Wednesdays. Payment processed upon pickup. Customers can pay with SNAP or HIP.  www.recworcester.org/hiptogo

 

FOOD PANTRIES 

Food pantries in zip code 01603 and within 2 miles. Please call for food pantry hours.

 

Jeremiah’s Inn Food Pantry

1059 Main Street Phone: 508-755-6403

 

South Worcester Neighborhood Center

47 Camp Street Phone: 508-753-4991

 

Free Hot Meal Delivery for COVID-19 Positive Families

This program provides meals to families for up to one week who have at least one COVID-19 positive household member. Call the Family Resource Center at 508-796-1411 or email wfrc@youinc.org.

 

SCHOOL MEALS 

Grab & Go Meals – Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs.

 

Worcester Public Schools (01603)

Monday–Thursday 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm includes weekend meals

 

Canterbury Elementary School

129 Canterbury Street

 

Columbus Elementary School

75 Lowell Street

 

Gates Lane Elementary School

1238 Main Street Goddard

 

Goddard School of Science & Technology

14 Richards Street

 

Worcester Public Schools Food Truck

Monday–Friday

 

Central Mass Housing Alliance

21 Ives Street  

10:25 am

 

Lakeside Apartments

30 Lakeside Avenue

12:15 pm

 

Friendly House Grab & Go Meals (01605) Food Truck

Logan Field

539 Mill Street  

12:00 to 12:30 pm

 

South Worcester Neighborhood

47 Camp Street

12:00 to 12:30 pm

 

SENIOR MEALS

Meals on Wheels

Contact Elder Services of Worcester Area’s Information & Referral Department

Phone: 508-756-1545

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need. 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester, Inc.

10 Hammond Street

Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Monday–Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-755-1228

 

Worcester County Food Bank

Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-842-3663 ext. 221

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Family Health Center of Worcester WIC

199 Chandler Street

Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

1st Saturday of the month 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-796-7000

Staff are taking calls remotely.

Food Access Resources - 01603

 

CENTRAL REGIONAL RESOURCES - 01604

 

FARMERS’ AND MOBILE MARKETS

Mobile Markets (seasonal) within 3 miles

Phone: 508-799-9139  

www.recworcester.org/market-schedule

 

Seabury Heights

240-244 Belmont Street

Tuesdays 8:30–9:30 am

 

Vida Nueva–REC Mobile Market

8–16 Piedmont Street, Worcester 01610

Phone: 508-799-9139, Seasonal. Call for dates of operation.

Pre-ordered and pre-packaged HIP share on Wednesdays. Payment processed upon pickup. Customers can pay with SNAP or HIP.  www.recworcester.org/hiptogo  

 

FOOD PANTRIES 

Food pantries in zip code 01604. Please call for food pantry hours.

 

AIDS Project Worcester Food Pantry

85 Green Street

Phone: 508-755-3773 ext. 16

 

Fountain of Life Food Pantry

23 Coral Street

Phone: 508-791-5555

 

Friendly House, Inc.

36 Hall Street

Phone: 508-755-4362

 

St John’s Church

44 Temple Street

Phone: 508-756-7165

 

Free Hot Meal Delivery for COVID-19 Positive Families

This program provides meals to families for up to one week who have at least one COVID-19 positive household member.

Call the Family Resource Center at 508-796-1411 or email wfrc@youinc.org.

 

SCHOOL MEALS

Grab & Go Meals–Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs.

 

Worcester Public Schools (01604)

Monday–Thursday 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm includes weekend meals

 

Grafton Street Elementary School

311 Grafton Street

 

North High School

140 Harrington Way

 

Union Hill Elementary

1 Chapin Street

 

Worcester East Middle School

420 Grafton Street

 

Friendly House Grab & Go Meals Food Truck (01604)

Banis Field

158 Dorchester Street

12:45 to 1:15 pm

 

SENIOR MEALS 

Meals on Wheels

Contact Elder Services of Worcester Area’s Information & Referral Department

Phone: 508-756-1545

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone.

Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester, Inc.

10 Hammond Street

Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Monday–Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-755-1228

 

Worcester County Food Bank

Tuesday–Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-842-3663 ext. 221

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Edward M. Kennedy Health Center WIC

19 Tacoma Street

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Phone: 508-753-2904 Staff are taking calls remotely.

 

Family Health Center of Worcester WIC

199 Chandler Street

Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

1st Saturday of the month 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-796-7000 Staff are taking calls remotely.

Food Access Resources - 01604

 

CENTRAL REGION RESOUCES - 01605

 

FARMERS’ AND MOBILE MARKETS 

Mobile Markets (seasonal)

Phone: 508-799-9139  

www.recworcester.org/market-schedule

 

Green Hill Towers

27 Mount Vernon Street

Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 am

 

Lincoln Village, Victoria Center

116 Country Boulevard

Thursdays, 1:30 to 2:30 pm

 

Vida Nueva–REC Mobile Market

8–16 Piedmont Street, Worcester 01610

Phone: 508-799-9139, Seasonal. Call for dates of operation. Pre-ordered and pre-packaged HIP share on Wednesdays. Payment processed upon pickup. Customers can pay with SNAP or HIP.  www.recworcester.org/hiptogo  

 

FOOD PANTRIES

Food pantries in zip code 01605 and within 1.5 miles.

Please call for food pantry hours.

 

Carty Cupboard Food Pantry

114 Main Street 

Phone: 508-799-4191

 

Friendly House–Plumley Village

16 Laurel Street 

Phone: 508-755-3989

 

John Street Baptist Church Food Pantry

43 John Street

Phone: 508-753-4991

 

Massachusetts Veterans Food Pantry

Serving veterans and families of veterans ONLY

69 Grove Street 

Phone: 508-791-1213 ext. 10

 

Orthodox Food Pantry

102 Russell Street 

Phone: 508-841-5287

St. Oscar Romero Food Pantry

19 Chatham Street 

Phone: 508-799-4193 ext. 11

 

Free Hot Meal Delivery for COVID-19 Positive Families

This program provides meals to families for up to one week who have at least one COVID-19 positive household member.

Call the Family Resource Center at 508-796-1411 or email wfrc@youinc.org.

 

SCHOOL MEALS

Grab & Go Meals–Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs.

 

Worcester Public Schools (01605)

Monday–Thursday, 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Friday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm includes weekend meals

 

Belmont Street Elementary School

170 Belmont Street

 

City View Elementary School

80 Prospect Drive 

 

Worcester Public Schools Food Truck  

Monday through Friday

 

Chino Avenue Play Yard

135 Chino Avenue –12:50 pm

 

Curtis Apartments

32 Greatbrook Valley Avenue – 1:10 pm

 

Greatbrook Valley Library

89 Tacoma Street – 12:30 pm

 

Greendale YMCA

75 Shore Drive – 11:30 am

 

Harlow Street Schoolyard

15 Harlow Street – 1:45 pm

 

Friendly House Grab & Go Meals (01605) Food Truck

Grant Square Park

at Northampton and Windsor Streets

Monday–Friday, 12:45 to 1:15 pm

 

Homework Center

45 Freedom Way

Monday–Friday, 11:30 am to noon

 

Kids Club

180 Constitution Avenue

Monday–Friday, 11:30 am to noon

 

Lake Park

281 Lake Avenue

Monday–Friday, 10:30 to 11:00 am

 

SENIOR MEALS 

Meals on Wheels

Contact Elder Services of Worcester Area’s Information & Referral Department

Phone: 508-756-1545

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester, Inc.

10 Hammond Street

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-755-1228

 

Worcester County Food Bank

Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-842-3663 ext. 221

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Edward M. Kennedy Health Center WIC

19 Tacoma Street

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 8:30 am to 7:00 pm

Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Phone: 508-753-2904 Staff are taking calls remotely.

 

Family Health Center of Worcester WIC

199 Chandler Street

Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

1st Saturday of the month, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-796-7000 Staff are taking calls remotely.

Food Access Resources - 01605

 

CENTRAL REGION RESOURCES - 01606

 

FARMERS’ AND MOBILE MARKETS

Mobile Markets (seasonal)

Phone: 508-799-9139  

www.recworcester.org/market-schedule

 

FOOD PANTRIES

Food pantries in zip code 01606 and within 1.5 miles.

Please call for food pantry hours.

 

Loaves and Fishes Pantry

90 Holden Street

Phone: 508-853-1942

 

Free Hot Meal Delivery for COVID-19 Positive Families

This program provides meals to families for up to one week who have at least one COVID-19 positive household member.

Call the Family Resource Center at 508-796-1411

or email wfrc@youinc.org.

 

SCHOOL MEALS

Grab & Go Meals – Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs.

 

Worcester Public Schools (01606)

Monday–Thursday 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm includes weekend meals

 

Burncoat Prepatory

526 Burncoat Street

 

Worcester Arts Magnet Elementary School

315 St. Nicholas Ave.

 

Friendly House Grab & Go Meals (01606) Food Truck

Stratton

161 West Mountain Street

Monday–Friday 12:30 to 1:00 pm

 

SENIOR MEALS

Meals on Wheels

Contact Elder Services of Worcester Area’s Information & Referral Department

Phone: 508-756-1545

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester, Inc.

10 Hammond Street

Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Monday–Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-755-1228

 

Worcester County Food Bank

Tuesday–Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-842-3663 ext. 221

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Family Health Center of Worcester WIC

199 Chandler Street

Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

1st Saturday of the month 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-796-7000 Staff are taking calls remotely.

Food Access Resources - 01606

 

CENTRAL REGION RESOURCES - 01607

 

FARMERS’ AND MOBILE MARKETS 

Mobile Markets (seasonal)

Phone: 508-799-9139  

www.recworcester.org/market-schedule

 

Vida Nueva–REC Mobile Market

8–16 Piedmont Street, Worcester 01610

Phone: 508-799-9139, Seasonal.

Call for dates of operation. Pre-ordered and pre-packaged HIP share on Wednesdays. Payment processed upon pickup. Customers can pay with SNAP or HIP.  

www.recworcester.org/hiptogo  

 

FOOD PANTRIES 

Food pantries in zip code 01607 and within 2 miles.

Please call for food pantry hours.

 

St. Anthony’s Pantry

596 Cambridge Street

Phone: 508-753-2555

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Phone: 508-755-1228  

 

Quinsigamond Village Neighborhood Center

16 Greenwood Street

Phone: 508-755-7481

 

South Worcester Neighborhood Center

47 Camp Street

Phone: 508-753-4991

 

Free Hot Meal Delivery for COVID-19 Positive Families

This program provides meals to families for up to one week who have at least one COVID-19 positive household member.

Call the Family Resource Center at 508-796-1411

or email wfrc@youinc.org.

 

SCHOOL MEALS

Grab & Go Meals–Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs.

 

Worcester Public Schools (01607)

Monday–Thursday 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm includes weekend meals

 

Quinsigamond Elementary School

14 Blackstone River Road Vernon

 

Hill Elementary School

211 Providence Street 

 

Worcester Public Schools Food Truck

Monday–Friday

Cabi-Miss Betty’s Day Care

347 Greenwood Street

9:00 to 9:15 am

 

Friendly House Grab & Go Meals (01607)

Food Truck

Autumn Woods

16 Upland Gardens

12:00 to 12:30 pm

 

Greenwood Park

14 Forsberg Street

11:15 to 11:45am

 

SENIOR MEALS

Meals on Wheels

Contact Elder Services of Worcester Area’s Information & Referral Department

Phone: 508-756-1545

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester, Inc.

10 Hammond Street

Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Monday–Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-755-1228

 

Worcester County Food Bank

Tuesday–Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-842-3663 ext. 221

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Family Health Center of Worcester WIC

199 Chandler Street

Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

1st Saturday of the month 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-796-7000 Staff are taking calls remotely.

Food Access Resources - 01607

 

CENTRAL REGION RESOURCES - 01608

 

FARMERS’ AND MOBILE MARKETS 

Mobile Markets (seasonal) within 3 miles

Phone: 508-799-9139  

www.recworcester.org/market-schedule

 

Plumley Village

34 Laurel Street

Wednesdays 2:30 to 3:30 pm

 

Unitarian Universal Church of Christ

90 Holden Street

Thursdays 11:30 am to 12:30 pm

 

Vida Nueva–REC Mobile Market

8–16 Piedmont Street, Worcester 01610

Phone: 508-799-9139, Seasonal. Call for dates of operation.

Pre-ordered and pre-packaged HIP share on Wednesdays. Payment processed upon pickup. Customers can pay with SNAP or HIP.

 www.recworcester.org/hiptogo  

 

FOOD PANTRIES 

Food pantries in zip code 01608 and within 2 miles.

Please call for food pantry hours.

 

Carty Cupboard Food Pantry

114 Main Street

Phone: 508-799-4191

 

Centro Las Americas

11 Sycamore Street

Phone: 508-799-1900 ext. 23

 

Friendly House Pantry

16 Laurel Street

Phone: 508-755-3989

 

Salvation Army – Citadel Food Pantry

640 Main Street

Phone: 508-756-7191

 

Free Hot Meal Delivery for COVID-19 Positive Families

This program provides meals to families for up to one week who have at least one COVID-19 positive household member.

Call the Family Resource Center at 508-796-1411 or email wfrc@youinc.org.

 

MEAL SITES

Salvation Army Citadel–Sally’s Place

640 Main Street

Phone: 508-756-7191 Please call for meal service availability.  

 

SCHOOL MEALS 

Grab & Go Meals – Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs.

 

Worcester Public Schools (01608)

Monday–Thursday 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm includes weekend meals

 

Jacob Hiatt Magnet Elementary School

772 Main Street

 

Woodland-Claremont Academy

93 Woodland Street

 

SENIOR MEALS 

Meals on Wheels

Contact Elder Services of Worcester Area’s Information & Referral Department

Phone: 508-756-1545

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester, Inc.

10 Hammond Street Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Monday–Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-755-1228

 

Worcester County Food Bank

Tuesday–Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-842-3663 ext. 221

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Family Health Center of Worcester WIC

199 Chandler Street

Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

1st Saturday of the month 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-796-7000 Staff are taking calls remotely.

Food Access Resources - 01608

 

CENTRAL REGION RESOURCES - 01609

 

FARMERS’ AND MOBILE MARKETS

Mobile Markets (seasonal) within 3 miles

Phone: 508-799-9139  

www.recworcester.org/market-schedule

 

Elm Park Towers

425 Pleasant Street

Wednesdays 12:30 to 1:30 pm

 

Vida Nueva–REC Mobile Market

8–16 Piedmont Street, Worcester 01610

Phone: 508-799-9139, Seasonal.

Call for dates of operation. Pre-ordered and pre-packaged HIP share on Wednesdays. Payment processed upon pickup. Customers can pay with SNAP or HIP.  

www.recworcester.org/hiptogo  

 

FOOD PANTRIES

Food pantries in zip code 01609.

Please call for food pantry hours.

 

John Street Baptist Church Food Pantry

43 John Street

Phone: 508-753-4991

 

Orthodox Food Pantry

102 Russell Street

Phone: 508-841-5287 St.

 

Oscar Romero Food Pantry

19 Chatham Street

Phone: 508-799-4193 ext. 11

 

Free Hot Meal Delivery for COVID-19 Positive Families

This program provides meals to families for up to one week who have at least one COVID-19 positive household member.

Call the Family Resource Center at 508-796-1411

or email wfrc@youinc.org.

 

MEAL SITES

Mustard Seed

93 Piedmont Street

Phone: 508-754-7098 Please call for meal service availability.

 

SCHOOL MEALS 

Grab & Go Meals–Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs.

 

Worcester Public Schools (01609)

Monday–Thursday 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm includes weekend meals

 

Chandler Street School

114 Chandler Street

 

Elm park Community School

23 North Ashland Street 

 

Friendly House Grab & Go Meals (01609) Food Truck

Whittier Terrace

86 Austin Street

12:00 pm

 

SENIOR MEALS 

Meals on Wheels

Contact Elder Services of Worcester Area’s Information & Referral Department

Phone: 508-756-1545

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester, Inc.

10 Hammond Street

Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-755-1228

 

Worcester County Food Bank

Tuesday–Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-842-3663 ext. 221

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Family Health Center of Worcester WIC

199 Chandler Street

Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

1st Saturday of the month 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-796-7000 Staff are taking calls remotely.

Food Access Resources - 01609

 

CENTRAL REGION RESOURCES - 01610

 

COMMUNITY REFRIGERATOR

Anyone is welcome to take the food items they need donated by local farms, restaurants, and community members.

Fantastic Pizza (in front of restaurant)

910 Main Street

 

FARMERS’ AND MOBILE MARKETS

Mobile Markets (seasonal) within 3 miles

Phone: 508-799-9139  

www.recworcester.org/market-schedule

 

Family Health Center

26 Queen Street, Worcester

Wednesdays 10:00 to 11:30 am

 

Vida Nueva–REC Mobile Market

8–16 Piedmont Street, Worcester 01610

Phone: 508-799-9139, Seasonal. Call for dates of operation.

Pre-ordered and pre-packaged HIP share on Wednesdays.

Payment processed upon pickup. Customers can pay with SNAP or HIP.  

www.recworcester.org/hiptogo  

 

FOOD PANTRIES 

Food pantries in zip code 01610.

Please call for food pantry hours.

 

Boys & Girls Club Food Pantry

65 Boys & Girls Club Way

Phone: 508-754-2686

 

Catholic Charities Food Pantry

10 Hammond Street

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Good Samaritan Food Pantry

39 Piedmont Street

Phone: 774-253-1619

 

St Antony’s Food Pantry

596 Cambridge Street

Phone: 508-753-2555

 

St Peter's Church Food Pantry

929 Main Street

Phone: 508-752-4674

 

Free Hot Meal Delivery for COVID-19 Positive Families

This program provides meals to families for up to one week who have at least one COVID-19 positive household member.

Call the Family Resource Center at 508-796-1411

or email wfrc@youinc.org.

 

SCHOOL MEALS 

Grab & Go Meals – Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs. 

 

Worcester Public Schools (01610)

Monday–Thursday 3:00 to 6:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm includes weekend meals

 

Jacob Hiatt Magnet Elementary School

772 Main Street

 

Woodland-Claremont Academy

93 Woodland Street Worcester

 

Public Schools Food Truck

Monday–Friday

NE Ghanaian SDA Church Parking lot

67 Vernon Street  

10:15 am Main

 

YMCA 766

Main Street  

11:30 am

 

Friendly House Grab & Go Meals (01610) Food Truck

Castle Park

965 Main Street

1:30 to 1:45 pm

 

Main South Club

65 Tainter Street  

12:00 pm

 

University Park

965 Main Street

12:00 to 12:30 pm

 

SENIOR MEALS 

Meals on Wheels Contact Elder Services of Worcester Area’s Information & Referral Department

Phone: 508-756-1545

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Worcester, Inc.

10 Hammond Street

Monday–Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-798-0191

 

Pernet Family Health Services

237 Millbury Street

Monday–Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-755-1228

 

Worcester County Food Bank

Tuesday–Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-842-3663 ext. 221

 

WOMEN, INFFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Family Health Center of Worcester WIC

199 Chandler Street

Monday–Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

1st Saturday of the month 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone: 508-796-7000

Staff are taking calls remotely.

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COMMUNITY REFRIGERATOR

Daniel’s Table

Maintains 23 freezers throughout the city, located in public schools, the YMCA, and social service provider offices.

https://danielstable.org/programs/

Phone: 508-405-0769

 

FARMERS' AND MOBILE MARKETS 

Hanson’s Farm

20 Nixon Road

Open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for the season beginning May 8th

Phone: 508-877-1658

 

Village Green

Edgell Road and Vernon Street, Framingham Center

June 11 through October 29

Thursdays, Noon to 5:30 pm

Phone: 508-877-3058

https://guide.farmfreshri.org/food/ farmersmarkets_details.php?market=80

 

FOOD PANTRIES

Faith in Food Collaborative

360 Water Street

Friday, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Phone: 573-898-5626

 

SCHOOL MEALS

Grab & Go Meals – Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs. Pick up from any school, regardless of enrollment.

Phone: 508-626-9109

 

Framingham Public Schools (01701)

Monday–Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

 

Brophy Elementary School

575 Pleasant Street

 

Cameron Middle School

215 Elm Street

 

Dunning Elementary School

48 Frost Street

 

Framingham High School

1115 A Street

 

Hemenway Elementary School

729 Water Street

 

Juniper Hill Elementary School

29 Upper Jocelyn Avenue

 

King Elementary School

454 Water Street

 

Mary E. Stapleton Elementary School

25 Elm Street Potter Road

 

Elementary School

492 Potter Road Walsh

 

Middle School

301 Brook Street

 

YMCA Grab ‘N Go – Metro West

Breakfast and lunch for children ages 5 to 17 years old. No membership or sign-up required

280 Old Connecticut Path

Monday and Friday, 3:30­­ to 5:00 pm

https://www.metrowestymca.org/programs/healthy-living/nutrition/grab-n-go

Phone: 508-879-4420 x286

 

SENIOR MEALS 

Bay Path Elder Services, Inc.

Service connecting seniors (over age 60) with congregate meals and Meals on Wheels service.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Phone: 508-573-7246

 

Callahan Center

Residents ages 55 and over. Please call in advance to arrange contactless pickup. Delivery may be possible.

535 Union Avenue

Phone: 508-532-5980

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

DTA Framingham Transitional Assistance Office (full service office)

300 Howard Street

Monday­–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-661-6600

 

The Latino Health Insurance Program, Inc.

88 Waverly St. Suite 150

Monday–Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm  

Phone: 508-875-1237

 

South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc.

7 Bishop Street

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-872-4853

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Framingham/Waltham WIC Program

7 Bishop Street, 1st Floor

Monday, 8:30 am to 4:30

Tuesday, 11:30 am to 7:00 pm  

Wednesday–Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Phone: 508-620-1445


EXTREME FOOD EMERGENCIES

The city of Framingham provides a hotline 508-532-5479 for those experiencing an extreme food emergency. https://www.framinghamma.gov/3023/Access-Food

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COMMUNITY REFRIGERATOR

Daniel’s Table

Maintains 23 freezers throughout the city, located in public schools, the YMCA, and social service provider offices.

https://danielstable.org/programs/

Phone: 508-405-0769

 

FARMERS’ AND MOBILE MARKETS

Greater Boston Food Bank’s Mobile Market

Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center

354 Waverly Street

Please call 617-427-5200 for schedule.

 

Village Green

Edgell Road and Vernon Street, Framingham Center

June 11 through October 29

Thursdays, Noon to 5:30 pm

Phone: 508-877-3058

https://guide.farmfreshri.org/food/ farmersmarkets_details.php?market=80

 

FOOD PANTRIES 

Please call for food pantry hours.

St. Bridget’s Food Pantry

830 Worcester Road, Route 9

Phone: 508-875-5959

 

Daniel’s Table & Jewish Family Services

169 Leland Street Phone:

508-405-0769

 

Hope Worldwide New England, Inc.

214 Concord Street

Phone: 508- 848-2405

 

Salvation Army/Framingham Food Pantry

59 Howard Street

Phone: 508-875-3341

 

United Way of Tri-County Pearl Street Cupboard & Café

46 Park Street

Phone: 888- 811-3291

 

SCHOOL MEALS

Grab & Go Meals – Breakfast and Lunch

All children and teens up to age 22 years enrolled in high school and/or English Language Learner Programs. Pick up from any school, regardless of enrollment.

Phone: 508-626-9109

 

Framingham Public Schools (01702)

Monday–Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

 

Barbieri Elementary School

100 Dudley Street

 

Fuller Middle School

31 Flagg Drive

 

McCarthy Elementary School

8 Flagg Street

 

Thayer Campus of FHS

50 Lawrence Street

 

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

169 Leland Street 

 

YMCA Grab ‘N Go – Amazing Things Art Center

Breakfast and lunch for children ages 5 to 17 years old. No membership or sign-up required

160 Hollis Street

https://www.metrowestymca.org/programs/healthy-living/nutrition/grab-n-go

Monday and Friday, 3:00 to 4:30 pm

Phone: 508-879-4420 x286

 

SENIOR MEALS 

Bay Path Elder Services, Inc.

Service connecting seniors (over age 60) with congregate meals and Meals on Wheels service.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Phone: 508-573-7246

 

Callahan Center

Residents ages 55 and over. Please call in advance to arrange contactless pickup. Delivery may be possible.

535 Union Avenue

Phone: 508-532-5980

 

SNAP

SNAP outreach partners assist with SNAP applications over the phone. Available to elders, families, and children in need.

 

DTA Framingham Transitional Assistance Office (full service office)

300 Howard Street

Monday­–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-661-6600

 

The Latino Health Insurance Program, Inc.

88 Waverly St. Suite 150

Monday–Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm  

Phone: 508-875-1237

 

South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc.

7 Bishop Street

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 508-872-4853

 

WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

Framingham/Waltham WIC Program

7 Bishop Street, 1st Floor

Monday, 8:30 am to 4:30

Tuesday, 11:30 am to 7:00 pm  

Wednesday–Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Phone: 508-620-1445

 

EXTREME FOOF EMERGENCIES

The city of Framingham provides a hotline 508-532-5479 for those experiencing an extreme food emergency.

https://www.framinghamma.gov/3023/Access-Food

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