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 Assistance
The 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

Worcester County Locations:
Worcester: 508-767-3100
Southbridge: 508-765-2400
Milford: 508-634-7100
Fitchburg: 978-665-8700

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 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

Rachel's Table
633 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609
508-799-7600 (food donation hotline)
www.rachelstable.org
This organization distributes rescued and specially purchased food to agencies which feed hungry people in the greater Worcester MA area.

WIC-Mass. Department of Public Health
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
1-800-942-1007

Worcester WIC Program
Family Health Center
26 Queen St., Worcester
508-860-7744

Great Brook Valley Health Center
19 Tacoma St., Worcester
508-853-2904

Plumley Village
16 Laurel St., Worcester
508-799-9392

Millbury WIC Program
Millbury Federated Church
20 Main St., Millbury
508-865-5308

USDA
United States Department of Agriculture
www.usda.gov
The U.S. Department of Agriculture web site offers national and state-by-state information for:
Food & Nutrition Services
Food Stamp Programs
Food Distribution Programs
WIC- Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program
School Breakfast & Lunch Programs