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Pernet Family Health Service Emergency Assistance Program
237 Millbury Street • Worcester MA 01610 • 508 755-1228 • Pernetfamilyhealth.org
Pernet Family Health Service
Emergency Assistance Program
The Emergency Assistance Program provides residents
of Worcester and surrounding communi es access to
food including fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy, meats,
and shelf-stable food. Addi onally, families are eligible to
receive a two weeks supply of diapers and formula and
occasional access to clothing and household items.
We partner with the Worcester County Food Bank and also
get dona ons from local organiza ons such as Rachel's
Table, Stop & Shop, Wegmans, Lovin' Spoonfuls, Cradles
to Crayons, United Way of Central MA, Fallon Health,
Point32Health, local churches and individual donors.
Annually, we distribute over 200,000 pounds of food
and thousands of diapers to families. Addi onally, this
program serves as an ini al point of engagement through
which we are able to connect families to addi onal
resources, both here at Pernet and throughout the
community. During the holidays we provide thanksgiving
meals for 260 families and holiday gi s for 750 children
under 17 years.
The Food Pantry is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays
9 AM to 3 PM.
