The Springfield Family Center, Inc. has been a pillar of the community since 1971, connecting families to charitable food resources in Springfield, VT. With the support of the community, they have distributed thousands of meals, fresh produce, and essential food items to individuals and families in need, ensuring that no one goes hungry. More than just a food pantry, the Springfield Family Center is a vital part of the community, providing food boxes to local schools, mental health organizations, and housing programs. They have also collaborated with healthcare providers to introduce food as medicine for individuals with chronic health issues, empowering physicians to prescribe and distribute medically tailored meal kits. During the COVID pandemic, they partnered with other organizations to support local restaurants and producers, bringing much-needed economic support to the community.Generated from the website

The Worcester Jewish Community Center has been in existence for more than 60 years, organized in the 1940s as an activity center for Jewish youth. The purpose of the center is to strengthen and enrich the lives of all Jews in the Greater Worcester Community through diverse programming and services for families and individuals. In addition the JCC serve as a common meeting ground and fosters relationships in an environment made up of rich customs and traditions of Jewish heritage. The center promotes life-long health of the body and mind through recreational and fitness services and cultural and educational activities. The Worcester JCC is a member agency and a beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts. Membership is open to all, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or economic condition.