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If you feel like applying for SNAP is overwhelming and complicated, you’re not alone. According to the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, more than 41% of the people who may qualify for SNAP in Worcester do not receive benefits. While there are many reasons that people don’t apply for SNAP, one of the big ones is that the process feels so difficult. The Department of Transitional Assistance has partnered with local agencies to provide SNAP Navigators.

SNAP outreach is a joint effort between the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and local agencies and community organizations. See the list of local SNAP outreach partners below:

Outreach partners can help you:

  • Complete your SNAP application, interim report and recertification
  • Understand the application process
  • Gather and submit required verifications
  • Remain eligible for SNAP by helping with the recertification process

You’ll find a list of them in by clicking on the + next to SNAP Outreach Partners below.

SNAP Outreach Partners

How do I find help?

You can find help by contacting a local SNAP outreach partner. See the list of local SNAP outreach partners below or visit the DTA website for the full list.

Catholic Charities of Worcester

508-798-0191

10 Hammond St

Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm

Walk in or by appointment

Centro Las Americas

508-798-1900

11 Sycamore St

Call for hours and days

Worcester Massachusetts Veterans

508-791-5348

69 Grove St

Call for hours and days

Barre Council on Aging

978-355-5004

557 South Barre Road

Barre, MA 01005

Call for hours and days

*Serves seniors

Blackstone Council on Aging

508-876-5134

15 St. Paul Street

Blackstone, MA 01504

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am to 12 Noon

Grafton Council on Aging

508-839-5335 x 1147

30 Providence Road

Grafton, MA 01519

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

*Serves seniors

Growing Places

978-598-3723

325 Lindell Ave

Leominster, MA 01453

Call for hours and days

House of Peace and Education (HOPE) for Women

978-630-4752

29 Pleasant Street

Gardner, MA 01440

Call for hours and days

Making Opportunity Count, Inc. (fka Montachusett Opportunity Council)

978-345-7040

601 River Street

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Call for hours and days

Marlborough Community Cupboard

888-811-3291

46 Park Street

Framingham, MA 01702

Call for hours and days

Millbury Council on Aging

508-865-9154

1 River Street

Millbury, MA 01527

Call for hours and days

Valuing Our Children

978-249-8467

217 Walnut Street

Athol, MA 01331

Call for hours and days

Webster Council on Aging

508-949-3845

15 Church Street

Webster, MA 01570

Call for hours and days

*Serves seniors

WHEAT Community Connections

508-370-4943

272 High Street

Clinton, MA 01510

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm. After 1:00 by appointment

Worcester Community Action Council

18 Chestnut Street, Suite 500
Worcester, MA 01608

Phone: (508) 754-1176
Fax: (508) 463-9696
info@wcac.net

Our research also showed that many people don’t know about SNAP, or think that SNAP can’t help them. To help with that, Worcester Community Action Council provides a traveling SNAP Outreach Coordinator who visits sites throughout the city to help people learn about and sign up for SNAP at food pantries, farmers markets, housing sites, and community events of all kinds. The schedule changes from month to month, but you can always find their updated schedule on the WCAC website or scroll through it below.

What is SNAP?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which used to be called food stamps, helps you and your family buy food needed for good health. You can get up to $259 for one person and up to $835 for a family of four to buy food. To buy food with your SNAP benefit, you use an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which works like a debit card. SNAP only works for food. Enrolling in SNAP gives you automatic additional benefits, including free school meals for your children, discounts on your utility bill, and access to the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP), which provides a bonus to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets.

Who qualifies for SNAP?

SNAP is an entitlement program – meaning everyone can apply, whether you will be found eligible will depend on factors including income, expenses, age, student status, and immigration status. To qualify for SNAP, your household’s gross monthly income generally cannot be more than 200% of the federal poverty level ($2,265 for one person – $4,625 for four people). You may be eligible above this limit if a senior or person with disabilities is in your household.

What are my rights?

If you are denied SNAP or cash benefits, or disagree with a decision DTA has made:

  • Call the DTA Assistance Line or your case manager to ask more information about why they denied your case.
  • Call the DTA Ombudsman’s office and ask them to review your case at 617-348-5354 if you cannot reach a case manager.
  • Request a hearing if you disagree with DTA’s decision. There is an appeal form on the back of the DTA notice. Fill this out and fax or mail it back to DTA. During COVID-19 hearings are held by phone.
  • Contact 855-252-5342 or apply online at communitylegal.org for free legal assistance.

How do I apply?

Please do one of the following to apply for SNAP:

  • Apply online at dtaconnect.com
  • Apply over the phone by calling Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 800-645-8333
  • In person by visiting the local DTA office located at 50 SW Cutoff, Worcester, MA 01604
  • In person by visiting a SNAP Outreach Partner

SNAP Outreach Partners

SNAP outreach is a joint effort between the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) and local agencies and community organizations. See the list of local SNAP outreach partners below:

Outreach partners can help you:

  • Complete your SNAP application, interim report and recertification
  • Understand the application process
  • Gather and submit required verifications
  • Remain eligible for SNAP by helping with the recertification process

How do I find help?

You can find help by contacting a local SNAP outreach partner. See the list of local SNAP outreach partners below or visit the DTA website for the full list.

Catholic Charities of Worcester

508-798-0191

10 Hammond St

Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm

Walk in or by appointment

Centro Las Americas

508-798-1900

11 Sycamore St

Call for hours and days

Worcester Massachusetts Veterans

508-791-5348

69 Grove St

Call for hours and days

Barre Council on Aging

978-355-5004

557 South Barre Road

Barre, MA 01005

Call for hours and days

*Serves seniors

Blackstone Council on Aging

508-876-5134

15 St. Paul Street

Blackstone, MA 01504

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Friday: 8:30 am to 12 Noon

Grafton Council on Aging

508-839-5335 x 1147

30 Providence Road

Grafton, MA 01519

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

*Serves seniors

Growing Places

978-598-3723

325 Lindell Ave

Leominster, MA 01453

Call for hours and days

House of Peace and Education (HOPE) for Women

978-630-4752

29 Pleasant Street

Gardner, MA 01440

Call for hours and days

Making Opportunity Count, Inc. (fka Montachusett Opportunity Council)

978-345-7040

601 River Street

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Call for hours and days

Marlborough Community Cupboard

888-811-3291

46 Park Street

Framingham, MA 01702

Call for hours and days

Millbury Council on Aging

508-865-9154

1 River Street

Millbury, MA 01527

Call for hours and days

Valuing Our Children

978-249-8467

217 Walnut Street

Athol, MA 01331

Call for hours and days

Webster Council on Aging

508-949-3845

15 Church Street

Webster, MA 01570

Call for hours and days

*Serves seniors

WHEAT Community Connections

508-370-4943

272 High Street

Clinton, MA 01510

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm. After 1:00 by appointment

Worcester Community Action Council

18 Chestnut Street, Suite 500
Worcester, MA 01608

Phone: (508) 754-1176
Fax: (508) 463-9696
info@wcac.net

Interested in Becoming a SNAP Outreach Partner?

Please contact Jayna Mistry at (508)-856-3139 or at Jayna.Mistry@umassmed.edu.

For more information on SNAP Outreach for Partners please visit the DTA website.

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SNAP Retailer Locator

Find retailers that accept SNAP through the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator.

Embedded map from USDA SNAP Retailer Locator