OUR PROGRAMS

The 20 programs of St. John’s Food for the Poor Program assist low income families, seniors, the homeless, and other needy people. We feature a not-so-typical soup kitchen in the St. Francis Xavier Center that serves from 450 to 700 hot nutritious meals a day, five days a week, fifty-two weeks a year including holidays, and regardless of rain or snow, from 7:00 to 11:00 AM.

The food pantry provides over 4,800 to-go meals each year in addition to small food boxes as part of our mobile outreach.

We bring together all available resources for the benefit of the hungry in the Worcester area for the humanitarian needs of our community. Our Center sponsors on-site programs that help individuals and families including a free medical service clinic, a job matching service, and food assistance services for the homeless. These programs have had a major positive impact on our needy and our community.

Not-So-Typical Soup Kitchen 

Every day up to 700 hot nutritious meals are served in its bright welcoming dining room. 

Free Take-Home Food Table

In addition to serving hot meals, St. John’s Food for the Poor Program also offers take-home food for guests.

"Just Say Yes" to Fruits and Vegetables
Free take-home fruits and vegetables are made available to low income families.

Good Works Jobs Program
The job matching program helps guests of St. John’s Food for the Poor Program explore employment opportunities.

Food Pantry
Our food pantry is located on-site in the St. Francis Xavier Center! Over 4,800 to-go meals assist low income families in need.

Free Box Lunches for the Working Poor 
For working men and women in low wage jobs or part-time employment the program provides free boxed lunches.

Medical Services
Medical services are offered every Wednesday morning and are staffed by medical professionals.

Take-Out Food for the Homeless
Packages of prepared take-out food and other sustaining items help individuals and families who are homeless or living in cars.

Additional Programs

Free Birthday Cakes and Ice Cream
Free Pet Food
Toiletries for the Poor and Homeless
Mobile Food Pantry
Network Programs
Veteran's Link-Up

 

Annual Winter Boots and Coats Distribution
Thanksgiving Dinner and Food Baskets for the Needy
Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Francis Xavier Center
Special Christmas Turkey Dinner and Food Basket
Christmas Dinner at St. Francis Xavier Center
Annual Christmas Toys Distribution

Not-So-Typical Soup Kitchen