NET OF COMPASSION WAS FOUNDED IN 2010, IT IS A GRASS ROOTS NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVICES THE HOMELESS AND LOW INCOME POPULATION. WE ARE THERE EVERY SATURDAY RAIN OR SHINE OUT ON MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER. WE SERVICE THE COMMUNITY WITH HOT MEALS EVERY SATURDAY AND FOOD PANTRY OUTSIDE IN THE SIDEWALK, WE ALSO SERVICE THE COMMUNITY WITH A CLOTHING CLOSET EVERY WEDNESDAY AND AN INDOOR FOOD PANTRY EVERY THURSDAY. ON SATURDAYS WE ALSO SERVICE THE HOMELESS POPULATION WITH OUR MOBILE SHOWERS AND PROVIDE TOWELS, SHOWER SHOES, SOAP, SHAMPOO, SHAVERS, CLOTHING, AND SHOES.
ProducePedia is a free resource that covers the types of fresh produce that can be delivered to food pantries. Each entry includes information on color, taste, and possible uses. People unfamiliar with the vegetable or fruit will learn how to use it, and those who are familiar with it still might learn a fun fact or two!
The Cooperative Extension sites have a wealth of information for any backyard gardener. Once you go to the site (each one if very different from the others) look for a link for “homes and gardens”, “landscape”, “consumer horticulture”, etc. to find information on improving your backyard garden. Neighboring state sites may offer information your own state’s site lacks.
