Area Resource List  

Diaper Assistance: 
Catholic Charities/Little Bottoms Diaper Program call: (508)-798-0191 
Marie’s Mission call: (774)-243-0476. Visit www.stmichaelsontheheights.org/maries-mission-1- Guests need to show a MassHealth or WIC card. Once a month guests can receive (50) diapers (size newborn - 7) and wipes. Distribution is the 3rd Saturday of the month 10 am-12pm @ St. Michael’s Church ~ 340 Burncoat St., Worcester - White building/hall behind the church. Call or visit the website for more info.
Pernet Family Health call: (508)-755-1228. Visit www.pernetfamilyhealth.org/programs/pernet-emergency-assistance/
Guests may visit once per month on Tuesday OR Wednesday 9am-3pm.  Location: 237 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA.
Food Assistance:
Elder Services of Worcester/Meals of Wheels call: (508)-756-1545. Visit https://eswa.org/
Emergency Pet Food Assistance: Leave a message for Melinda MacKendrick at Animal Control (508)-366-3060 OR call the Grafton Food Bank (508)-277-4535.
Project Bread Food Source Hotline: For meal sites and food pantries call: (800)-645-8333. Project Bread has a program called Summer Eats for school aged children. Visit https://projectbread.org/summer-eats-program for specific information on the various sites.
SNAP (Formerly Food Stamps): To apply, call the Dept of Transitional Assistance at (877)-382-2363 or www.mass.gov/snap ** Lisa Kelley at the Grafton Senior Center is  available to assist with applying or obtaining a recertification. Call: (508)-839-5335 x1147. The summer EBT hotline for low income school aged children to buy food when schools are out is: (855)-425-8770.
NAC Food Pantry ~ 20 Highland Street (lower level of Senior Center), Northbridge/Whitinsville call: (774)-246-6410. Visit www.northbridgefoodpantry.org/ Those who do not reside in Northbridge/Whitinsville may visit the food pantry the last Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm.
Peace of Bread Community Supper (United Presbyterian Church) ~ 51 Cottage Street, Whitinsville call: (508)-234-8220 OR email heartandhome1@charter.net. Occurs every Wednesday night at 5:30 pm. There is also an on-site food pantry & free clothing room to assist all who are in need. 
Saint Patrick’s Church/John 21 Community Breakfast ~ 7 East Street, Whitinsville call: (508)-234-5656 OR email sadie@mystpatricks.com
St. Patrick’s John 21 Community Breakfast ministry provides a free, nutritious breakfast every Saturday morning from 8-9:30am. 
Saint Vincent DePaul ~ Our Lady of Hope Parish, North/South Grafton call: (508)-839-3993 x35. Visit www.ourladyofhopegrafton.org/svdp
Assistance includes, but is not limited to, helping families and individuals with food insecurity or those having difficulty paying their bills.
WIC: Monthly food assistance for households with kids under 5 or pregnant women. Call: (508)-234-5687. Visit www.mass.gov/locations/whitinsville-wic-program
General/Mental Health Assistance:
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line call: (833)-773-2445 OR Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call: 9-8-8
Project New Hope call: (774)-243-7859 OR email smwilder@projectnewhope.org Programming to assist veterans and service members.
Saint Vincent DePaul ~ Our Lady of Hope Parish, North/South Grafton call: (508)-839-3993 x35. Visit www.ourladyofhopegrafton.org/svdp
Assistance includes, but is not limited to, helping families and individuals with food insecurity or those having difficulty paying their bill.
United Way call: 2-1-1  ~ Catholic Charities of Worcester call: (508)-798-0191. These organizations can provide information on assistance with shelter, recovery programs and food support.
Worcester Community Action Council call: (508)-754-1176. Visitwww.wcac.net . Umbrella agency for education, employment and social service programs.
Utilities Assistance:
At any time you may call your utility company to see if you are eligible for a discounted rate. If you receive benefits from SNAP, WIC, SSI, Veterans Benefits, Mass Health, public or subsidized  housing, etc., you may qualify for a discounted rate.

Cold Relief Heat Line call: (800)-632-8175. Central resource to find fuel assistance (LIHEAP), heating system repairs, and weatherization services.
Eversource call: (800)-592-2000. Visit www.eversource.com for information on help with paying your utility bill and other tips.
Good Neighbor Energy Fund call: (508)-756-7191. Visit  www.magoodneighbor.org/assistance.html. May provide assistanceif you are not eligible for state or federal energy assistance.
National Grid call: (800)-233-5325. Visit www.nationalgridus.com for information on assistance with paying your bill.
RCAP Solutions call: (800)-488-1969. Visitwww.rcapsolutions.org/for information on applying for RAFT to assist with paying outstanding utility bills, rent or financial assistance with obtaining new housing.
SMOC Fuel Assistance call: (508)-620-2342 or visit: https://smoc.org/service/home-energy-assistance/  There is a 4-6 week application process, but assistance can be available with paying utility bills on a monthly basis, as well as heating system repair. Applications can be filed in November. *Lisa Kelley at the Grafton Senior Center is available to assist with applying or obtaining a recertification, for anyone aged 60and above, by calling: (508)-839-5335 x1147.

Updated: July 2026

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