Food pantries are places where people can go to get free bags or boxes of uncooked food to take home with them. Free meals programs are places where people can go to eat cooked meals free of charge. Most of the programs operate on a walk-in basis, but some ask that you call ahead. Some have income limits or other eligibility requirements.
Anyone in need is welcome at food pantries and free meals programs, though some limit your visits or ask that you meet income guidelines. You do not need to apply for these programs. Food and meals are offered free of charge. The Worcester County Food Bank, 508-842-3663, and all the shelters in Worcester have information on the local food pantries and free meals programs. You can also call the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333 to find a program near you.
More information about Food Pantries and Free Meals is on our statewide web site MassResources.org. When you click on the link below, you will go to MassResources.org. Click "Back" on your browser to return to WorcesterResources.org.
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John Street Baptist Church
43 John Street
Worcester, MA 01609 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-753-4991
Meals Served: Saturdays from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Food Pantry: Food distribution Saturdays, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
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The Mustard Seed
93 Piedmont Street
Worcester, MA 01609 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-754-7098
Meals Served:
Lunch - Sunday at 12 noon.
Supper - Monday through Saturday from 4 to 6:30 PM (winter); 5 to 6:30 (summer)
Food Pantry: Food distribution is same as meal schedule.
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Salvation Army Citadel
640 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-756-7191
Web site: Worcester Citadel Corps
Meals Served:
Breakfast and lunch - Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM
Dinner - Sunday, 5 PM.
Snacks served all day.
Kids' F.E.A.S.T.: Snacks and supper - Monday through Thursday, 3 PM to 6 PM
(For children in grades 1 through 8)
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM.
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Worcester People In Peril (PIP)
701 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-757-0103
Meals Served:
Breakfast - 7 days a week at 7 AM.
Lunch - Saturday, Sunday, holidays at 11:30 AM.
Supper - 7 days a week at 5 PM.
Food Pantry: None.
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AIDS Project Worcester
85 Green Street
Worcester, MA 01604 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-755-3773
Web site: AIDS Project Worcester Nutrition Services
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution to AIDS Project Worcester clients only, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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Catholic Charities Food Pantry
10 Hammond Street
Worcester, MA 01610 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-860-2237
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
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Centro Las Americas
11 Sycamore Street
Worcester, MA 01608 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-798-1900
Web site: Centro Las Americas Services
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 12 noon.
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Friendly House Pantry
36 Wall Street
Worcester, MA 01604 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-755-4362
Web site: Friendly House
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
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Good Samaritan Food Pantry
85 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01609 Map of this location
Telephone: 774-253-1619
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM.
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Great Brook Valley Food Pantry
176 Tacoma Street
Worcester, MA 01605 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-852-8944
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM; Friday 8 AM to 12 noon.
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Henry Lee Willis- Plumley Village Neighborhood Center
16 Laurel Street
Worcester, MA 01608 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-799-6981
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Tuesday and Wednesday 8 AM to 5 PM; Thursday from 8 AM to 2PM; 4th Saturday from 8 AM to 12 noon.
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Jeremiah’s Inn Food Pantry
1059 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-755-6403
Web site: Jeremiah's Inn Food Pantry
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM, and Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM.
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Lighthouse Mission Food Pantry
165 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01609 Map of this location
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is every Monday except the 1st, from 11 AM to 1 PM.
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Loaves & Fishes Pantry
Unitarian Universalist Church
90 Holden Street
Worcester, MA 01606 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-853-1942
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.
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Massachusetts Veterans Inc. Feed-A-Vet Food Pantry
69 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-791-5348
Web site: Massachusetts Veterans Inc.
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10 AM to 4 PM.
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Mt. Carmel Outreach Ministry
24 Mulberry Street
Worcester, MA 01605 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-791-0731
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Tuesday 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
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Orthodox Food Center
St. Spyridon Cathedral
102 Russell Street
Worcester, MA 01609 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-791-7326
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Saturday from 10 AM to 12 noon.
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Pernet Family Health Center
237 Millbury Street
Worcester, MA 01610 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-755-1228
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution for their clients Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 1 PM to 4 PM; Tuesday, 1 PM to 6:30 PM.
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Quinsigamond Village Neighborhood Center
16 Greenwood Street
Worcester, MA 01607 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-755-7481
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 2 PM.
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Revival Church Fountain of Life
23 Coral Street
Worcester, MA 01604 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-791-5555
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Wednesday from 6 PM to 8 PM.
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St. Paul Outreach
19 Chatham Street
Worcester, MA 01609 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-791-8455
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM to 12 noon; Thursday 5 PM to 7:30 PM.
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South Worcester Neighborhood Center
47 Camp Street
Worcester, MA 01603 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-757-8344
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 1:30 PM.
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South Worcester Neighborhood Center - Green Island
Crompton Park
50 Canton Street
Worcester, MA 01610 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-753-4661
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM.
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South Worcester Neighborhood Center - Lakeside
28 Lakeside Avenue, Apt. 1
Worcester, MA 01603 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-792-5750
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM.
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SVDP – Sacred Heart Church
St. Anthony’s Pantry
596 Cambridge Street
Worcester, MA 01610 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-753-2555
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Thursday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. By appointment
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SVDP – St. Peter’s Church
929 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-752-4674
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
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United Congregational Church
6 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-752-3785
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM.
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Wesley United Methodist Church Carty Cupboard
114 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608 Map of this location
Telephone: 508-799-4191
Meals Served: None.
Food Pantry: Food distribution is Monday (except 1st Monday of month) from 6 PM to 7 PM ; Wednesday from 1 PM to 3 PM; and Friday from 10 AM to 12 noon.
