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
