Food Security Programs
Providing regular monthly and emergency access to fresh and shelf-stable food and baby formula at 5 locations and prepared child meals delivered to youth-serving organizations across Worcester. For more information about the Child Meals Program.
Food Pantries
Wall Street
We serve zip codes 01602, 01604, parts of 01605 and 01606. Must bring proof of address.
Hours
Monday and Wednesday: 12:00–4:30pm
Friday: 9:30am–3:00pm
Diaper Pantry
Thursdays from 10:00am–1:00pm
Get up to 30 diapers a month for each child for families living in zip codes 01604, 01605, 01606, 01608 and 01602 who are eligible for WIC, MassHealth and SNAP benefits. Parents MUST bring proof of address, picture ID, WIC card, MassHealth card or SNAP card and birth certificates of children in diapers.
Contact: Josefina Velez, Social Services Director, 508-755-4362
Location: 36 Wall Street, Worcester, Directions
Quinsigamond Village Community Center (QVCC)
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am–3:00pm
Fridays: emergencies–call first
Contact: Alison Mallett, Program Director, 508-755-7481
Location: 16 Greenwood Street, Worcester, Directions
South Worcester Community Center
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am–1:30pm
Wednesday: 11:30am–1:30pm
Contact: Tom L’Ecuyer, Program Director, 508-757-8344
Location: 47 Camp Street, Worcester, Directions
Green Island Community Center
We Offer the Following Services
• Food Pantry
• Public Notary (By appointment only)
• Case Management:
• Clothing request and referrals
• Furniture request
• Referrals for shelter
• Referral for immigration attorneys
• DTA application
• Massachusetts Health Connector applications
Hours
Monday & Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am–1:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am–2:00pm
Thursday: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Contact: Hilda R. Maldonado, Program Director, 508.890.2737
Location: 50 Canton Street, Worcester, Directions
greenislandcenter@gmail.com
Plumley Village
Hours
Tuesday: 9:00am–4:00pm
Friday: 12:00–4:00pm
Contact: 508-755-3989
Location: 16 Laurel Street, Worcester, Directions
