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Food Assistance

The Wachusett Food Pantry

  • Located at 50 Worcester Rd. Sterling
  • Phone: 978-563-1064
  • Available to all residents of the Wachusett area
  • Advanced sign-up is not needed, just show up at the pantry at the designated date and time
  • Please remain in your car and a volunteer will come to your car to assist you
  • If you are a senior and need assistance with confidential pick-up/delivery to your home, contact the COA at least one week ahead of time
  • Seniors (65+): Fridays from 9-11 (verify in COA Newsletter or on the Wachusett Food Pantry website)
  • All Residents: Saturdays from 9-11 (verify in COA Newsletter or on the Wachusett Food Pantry website)

Meals on Wheels

  • Contact the COA with questions or for assistance with applying
  • Homebound seniors aged 60 and up are eligible for meals on wheels sponsored by Making Opportunity Count (MOC).
  • You may contact MOC directly at 978-345-8501 ext. 2.
  • Meals are coordinated by the Senior Center and delivered Tuesdays in Princeton.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

  • Contact the COA with questions or for assistance with applying

Fuel Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP)

  • Administered by the Making Opportunity Count Agency (MOC)
  • MOC's number: 978-345-7040
  • Contact the COA for help with the application

Other

  • Hearts for Heat:  Assistance for Princeton residents who cannot afford to heat their home
  • Massachusetts Energy Consumer's Alliance 1-800-287-3950
  • Salvation Army Good Neighbor Fund (800) 334-3047
  • Princeton Municipal Light Department offers Home Energy Assessments
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