At any time you may call your utility company to see if you are eligible for a discounted rate. If you receive benefits from SNAP,WIC,SSI, Veterans benefits, Mass Health, public or subsidized  housing , etc. you may qualify for a discounted rate.

Cold Relief Heat Line (through Mass Dept. of Public Utilities): call (800)-632-8175

Diaper Assistance: 
Catholic Charities/Bottoms Up call: (508)-798-0191
Marie’s Mission call: (774)-243-0476.  www.mariesmission.org - Guests need to show a MassHealth or WIC card. Once a month guests can receive (50) diapers and wipes at one of  two locations. Call or visit the website for more info.
Pernet Family Health call: (508)-755-1228. Guests may visit once per month on Tuesday OR Wednesday 9am-3p and must show the baby's birth certificate.  Location: 237 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA.

Elder Services of Worcester/Meals of Wheels: (508)-756-1545 

Emergency Pet Food Assistance: Leave a message for Melinda MacKendrick at Animal Control (508)-366-3060 OR call the Grafton Food Bank (508)-277-4535.

Eversource: For information on help with paying your utility bill and other tips call: (800)-662-7764. www.eversource.com/ma

Good Neighbor Energy Fund: If you are not eligible for state or federal energy assistance call: (800)-334-3047 or call your local Salvation Army (508)-756-7191.

Grocery Services (delivery or pick up) for Stop and Shop, Wegmans, Price Chopper, BJ’s, etc: visit: www.instacart.com or the individual store’s website.

National Grid: For information on assistance with paying your electric bill call: (800)-322-3223. For gas call: (800)-233-5325. www.nationalgridus.com

Project Bread Food Source Hotline: For meal sites and food pantries call: (800)-645-8333.

RCAP Solutions: For help paying outstanding utility bills, rent, or financial assistance with obtaining new housing call: (800)-488-1969.

Saint Vincent DePaul ~ Our Lady of Hope Parish, North/South Grafton: (508)-839-3993 x35

SMOC Fuel Assistance: There is a 4-6 week application process, but assistance can be available with paying utility bills on a monthly basis, as well as heating system repair.  Call: (508)-872-4853.  Applications can be filed in November. ** Lisa Kelley at the Grafton Senior Center is available to assist with applying or obtaining a recertification, for anyone aged 60 and above, by calling: (508)-839-5335 x1147.

SNAP (Formerly Food Stamps): To apply, call the Dept of Transitional Assistance at (877)-382-2363 or www.mass.gov/snap ** Lisa Kelley at the Grafton Senior Center is  available to assist with applying or obtaining a recertification. Call: (508)-839-5335 x1147. The summer EBT hotline for low income school aged children to buy food when schools are out is: (855)-425-8770.

United Way: Call 2-1-1  ~ Catholic Charities of Worcester: (508)-798-0191. These organizations can provide information on assistance with shelter, recovery programs and food support.

WIC: Monthly food assistance for households with kids under 5 or pregnant women. Call: (800)-942-1007.

Worcester Community Action Council: For fuel/utility assistance call: (508)-296-2423. For all other programs call: (508)-754-1176.

Updated: June 2024

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