The Food Bank is provided to increase nutritional intake and to supplement the diets of consumers on a limited income. Food provided is meant as a supplement to the consumer’s diet, not his or her primary source of nutrition. Food consists of canned goods, USDA products, fresh meats, baked items, fresh produce, milk, eggs, cheese, etc.
Only eligible consumers of AIDS Project Worcester, may recieve food packages.
Consumers are eligible for The Food Bank every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm *(APW will update Food Bank hours in relation to weather concerns,Holidays and or Agency closure).
- Only one consumer in the household is eligible for The Food Bank. (APW reserves the right to ask for proof of residence).
- Consumers who are in a residential setting where food is provided are not eligible for the Food Bank.
Food packages are also available through several other human service agencies. (Please see Receptionist for other area resources)
Emergency Food Boxes
Emergency Food boxes are provided to consumers who are:
- Released from prison within the past three days.
- Released from the hospital within the past two days.
- The recent loss of employment or benefits within one week.
- New Clients
- Client moving into a new apartment within the past two days.
Food Box Deliveries
Consumers are eligible for Food Box Deliveries when available if they have ambulatory issues. The consumer’s Agency Contact will assess whether a client is eligible for delivery.
Congregate Meals
These meals are hosted by AIDS Project Worcester, Inc. regularly and provide consumers with valuable information on HIV, Nutrition, Medical Adherence and other important topics related to HIV.
Personal Products
The Nutrition Program also supplies personal products such as shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. These items are donated items and are provided when they are available.
Special Baskets
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The average cost to put a food package ( a week’s supply) is $ 30 – 40.00, the food bank distributes an average of 60 packages per week.