Healthy Community
Improving health and well-being for all
The Food Security Initiative is a 19-partner collaborative effort that began between the City of Worcester and the United Way of Central Massachusetts. It’s a multi-year $2 million investment aimed at addressing food insecurity and promoting equitable access to nutritious food in Worcester.
Oct 2023- August 20204 FOOD SECURITY IMPACT RECIPIENTS:
Food Gift Cards 816
Pantry 7,142
Food Production 76
SNAP Applications 78
Food Reclamation 14,079
Milk Distribution 3,836
TOTAL RECIPIENTS 25,927
PARTNER AGENCIES
2Gether we Eat, Ansaar of Worcester, Boys & Girls Club, Catholic Charities, Centro, El Buen Samaritano Food Program, Friendly House, Jeremiah’s Inn, Open Sky Community Services, Pernet Family Health Service, Project New Hope, Rachel’s Table, Seven Hills Foundation, Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Mass, Spoonfuls, Thrive Support and Advocacy, Worcester Community Action Council, Worcester Islamic Center, Yes We Care, YOU,Inc. affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation.