WHEAT Community Connections has served residents of the Greater Clinton area since 1982 and in 2012 became a direct service program of the United Way of Tri-County. WHEAT continues to be a local organization supporting local residents in the towns of Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Lancaster and Sterling through care, compassion and quality programs and services. Case Management providing a collaborative process that assesses, implements, and coordinates options and services required to meet the client's basic health and human service needs. Some assistance includes SNAP applications and re-certifications, employment listings, unemployment services, housing applications, free phone applications, and a broader connection to our community partners for assistance with MassHealth, fuel assistance, senior services and so much more. Please call 508-370-4943 for an appointment. WHEAT Community Cupboard (Food Pantry) provides monthly groceries Wednesday evenings from 3:00pm - 6:00pm (last client taken at 5:45) and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00am - 1:30pm (last client taken at 1:15pm). The Pantry is CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS & FRIDAYS ALL DAY. Please call 508-370-4943 for questions. WHEAT Community Café provides homemade lunches for pick up at our main location Monday through Friday from 12:30–1:30. The Cafe also provides lunches for delivery to local housing authorities in the towns of Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Lancaster and Sterling. Dinners are currently offered for pick up only at our main location from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Residents are also welcome to come to our Cafe for in-person dining from 4:45-6:00. Please call 508-370-4943 with questions. WHEAT Outdoor Marketplace provides breads, pastries, pre-made foods, fruits and vegetables Monday through Friday as available so food that isn’t taken in the food pantry is made available to residents. Please bring your own bags. Seasonal programs including "Tools for School" (backpacks with school supplies), "Feed-A-Family" (turkey meal for Thanksgiving), and "Hope for the Holidays" (Toys for the holidays). Tools for School registration opens the first week of June and distribution happens 1 week before schools open . Feed-A-Family registration begins 2nd week in September and ends in October. Distribution is always the Monday before Thanksgiving. Hope for the Holidays registration begins the 2nd week in September and ends in October. Distribution is the week before 12/25. Visit WHEAT or call 508-370-4943 to get specific distribution schedule. Hidden Treasures Thrift Store provides everyone with low-to-no cost furniture, household items, clothing, shoes and so much more in a clean, organized retail setting. All proceeds help subsidize our food programs. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am - 4:00pm and donations can be dropped off at that time. Let us know when you get here and we’ll come out and help you! Arrangements can be made to pick up or deliver furniture (for a fee) by calling the store at 508-370-4941.
