Center on Food Equity

Center on Food Equity We envision a city with a vibrant, inclusive food system that provides equitable food access to all,

We envision a city with a vibrant, inclusive food system that provides equitable food access to all, regardless of ethnicity, age, household size, or immigration status. Who We Are
The Central MA Center on Food Equity (CFE) is a cohort of community individuals, front-line providers, research, and community partners that are working together to reduce hunger in Central Massachusetts. The Center ser

ves as an umbrella structure for 3 intersecting coalitions: The Worcester Food Policy Council, The Central MA SNAP Coalition, and the City of Worcester Taskforce on Food Security. The Center and the work of the coalitions are being funded by Worcester County Food Bank as part of its advocacy program.

Need help with Sun Bucks? This DTA flyer answers quick questions to help you access your Sun Bucks benefit quickly. If y...
06/01/2026

Need help with Sun Bucks? This DTA flyer answers quick questions to help you access your Sun Bucks benefit quickly. If you have not received a Sun Bucks card, contact DTA to request a replacement card by calling 855-425-8770

Worcester County Food Bank offices will close at 12pm on Friday 5/29 for our Partner Agency GatheringWarehouse is closed...
05/28/2026

Worcester County Food Bank offices will close at 12pm on Friday 5/29 for our Partner Agency Gathering

Warehouse is closed Friday 5/29 for inventory.



If you need food assistance, please contact Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333



Or visit WCFB’s Agency Locator at www.foodbank.org/find-food

05/27/2026

hurt everyone. Our farmers market and food pantry members report that many people only learn that their SNAP case has been closed when they attempt to access HIP at a farm stand. Since this event, thousands more people - including children, veterans, older adults and people with disabilities have had their benefits reduced or ended. Use the Food Research & Action Center Action Network to learn more and find ways you can help.

Congratulations and the absolute best of wishes to El Buen Samaritano Food Program Inc. Worcester, MA and Mari Gonzalez ...
05/26/2026

Congratulations and the absolute best of wishes to El Buen Samaritano Food Program Inc. Worcester, MA and Mari Gonzalez on their huge announcement! EBSamaritano is celebrating the Grand Opening of a second location tomorrow May 26, from 11 to 2 PM,, and the entire community is invited to celebrate with them. The new pantry is located at the Victoria Center, 116 Country Club Blvd in Lincoln Village.

We're collaborating with Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester to highlight the lived experience of people who are f...
05/12/2026

We're collaborating with Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester to highlight the lived experience of people who are facing challenges accessing food and affordable housing. Do you have a story to share about how the increases in housing and food costs have affected you? Scan the QR code to learn how to participate.

05/12/2026

SNAP time limits, often referred to as work requirements, restrict able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) to just three months of benefits in a three‑year period unless they meet strict 20-hour-per-week work reporting requirements or qualify for an exemption. Food for the hungry shouldn't ...

Follow us for further actions to support DTA/SNAP staffing needs. From the statement: "While the SWM proposal includes f...
05/05/2026

Follow us for further actions to support DTA/SNAP staffing needs.
From the statement:

"While the SWM proposal includes funding for Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) caseworkers that would likely maintain the same number of caseworkers as the end of 2025, increased funding is needed to ensure the DTA staff can keep up with increased demand. Staff capacity to adequately serve clients that need support applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other federally funded human services may affect the federal funding the Commonwealth gets to serve vulnerable populations for years to come"

Read the full statement at: https://api.neonemails.com/emails/content/u-VqUu0ErhYhV6yOL_kgtIB0Ct-GJiONqwqCn8ljkEA=

Last month, Center on Food Equity and Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester joined 10 food policy councils across t...
05/05/2026

Last month, Center on Food Equity and Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester joined 10 food policy councils across the Commonwealth to highlight the importance of hiring more DTA/SNAP caseworkers. Our action was highlighted in the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative newsletter, with a quote from our Co-director, Casey Burns. This funding is vital to ensuring access to SNAP for all of our Central Mass neighbors. In a time of rising food insecurity and unprecedented inflation, SNAP is more important than ever.

We join in calling on Senators to VOTE NO on this Farm Bill. The House just passed a deeply flawed and harmful Farm Bil...
04/30/2026

We join in calling on Senators to VOTE NO on this Farm Bill.
The House just passed a deeply flawed and harmful Farm Bill. It does nothing to reverse the damage done by the July OBBA, and instead deepens and perpetuates the harm for years to come.

DEADLINE: Sign on by 5 PM Adequate caseworker staffing is critical to ensuring that individuals can access the SNAP bene...
04/27/2026

DEADLINE: Sign on by 5 PM Adequate caseworker staffing is critical to ensuring that individuals can access the SNAP benefits they need. This letter is an opportunity for you to show your support for this important issue in our offices in Worcester, Fitchburg, and Southbridge.

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