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Worcester, Massachusetts

First a center for colonists fighting the British in the Revolutionary War, and later a thriving manufacturing hub, the city of Worcester has been an important and symbolic site of America’s heritage for over 200 years. Like many New England cities, Worcester’s economy collapsed after the decline of U.S. manufacturing between 1950 and 1980, and although healthcare and biotechnology companies were brought in to expand the job base, poverty is still widespread.

Data: 2022 U.S. Census Bureau’s American

  • 37.6% of residents are unemployed
  • 31% of households have an income of under $35,000

Family-to-Family’s partner in Worcester is the Green Island Neighborhood Center.  Green Island houses a food pantry and after-school program as well as helps area residents with issues relating to food stamps, housing, employment and health services. Green Islands’ Program Director, Elizabeth Lopez and her staff identify and recommend families in need to our sponsorship program.

Sponsored families are provided with a monthly grocery store gift card to a local store, which is distributed to them at the Green Island Center.

Community Partner:
Elizabeth Lopez
Green Island Neighborhood Center
50 Canton St
Worcester, MA 01610

Data: U.S. Census Bureau Community Survey

Read more about Worcester’s hunger problem below.

1. “Hunger pains: Winter adds challenges to feeding those in need in Central Mass”

2. What Happened to Worcester?

3. Worcester on the Rise – Along with Poverty


Yes, I’d like to sponsor a family!

Downtown Worcester Massachusetts
Families are available for sponsorship in these communities:
  • Beverly, Kentucky
  • Flint, Michigan
  • Burton, Michigan
  • Whitney, Nevada
  • Gallup, New Mexico
  • Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
  • Ossining, New York
  • Yonkers, New York
  • Braddock, Pennsylvania
  • San Elizario, Texas
  • Mingo County, West Virginia
These communities are currently fully sponsored:
  • Brookside, Alabama
  • Montrose, Arkansas
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Pembroke, Illinois
  • Jenkins, Kentucky
  • Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Jersey City, New Jersey
  • Mamaroneck, New York
  • Dobbs Ferry, New York
  • Mount Vernon, NY

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For general information about Family-to-Family, contact: Pam Koner at moreinfo@family-to-family.org
or write to: Family-to-Family, P.O. Box 255, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706

Family-to-Family, Inc. (EIN # 57-1169066) is a non-profit organization exempt under
the 501(c)(3) section of the Internal Revenue code.