Grace Pantry

April Showers

It's more than a hot shower. It's a matter of dignity.

During peak use, our shower trailer provides 40 showers each day. Each 10-minute shower can consume around 25 gallons of water. That can mean 9,000 showers and therefore approximately 225,000 gallons of water are used each year.

In order to sustain the shower program, every day we provide:
  • fresh towels
  • clean pairs of underwear for men and women
  • shower sandals
  • soap and shampoo
  • toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • as well as other personal hygiene items

Those are important items. But most importanly, our shower trailer provides dignity to each person who uses this service.

Your donation will help us defray the cost of running the shower program so that we can sustain hot showers for anyone who needs one, and to continue to provide that sense of dignity.

Thank you!

Free food for families and individuals

Our food pantry serves those who struggle with food security. We work with partner organizations to provide a wide variety of health food and provisions. Once an outdoor program, since Covid-19, the pantry has moved indoors at 674 Main Street, Worcester.
Food Pantry hours:
Thursdays, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
We follow strict Covid-19 guidelines: masks worn at all times, social distancing of six feet or more, limited people in the building.

Grace Pantry Wish List

Wish list items for Grace Pantry this list can be purchased at a store, collected through a clothing drive, or purchased through Amazon Smile (details below).
  • Bread
  • Bagels
  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Rice
  • Macaroni
  • Pasta
  • Canned goods (Ex: fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, beans)
  • Coffee
  • Cocoa
  • Cereal
  • Juice boxes
  • Powdered juice mix
  • Snacks (Ex: chips, cookies, crackers, granola bars, fruit snacks)
  • Fresh produce
Schedule a drop-off appointment
  • Please make an appointment! This will help us manage the intake of new donations.
  • Food: we accept donations of fresh fruits and vegetables, baked items, dairy items, snacks, and as well as dry and canned goods, food services items (plates, utensils, cups).
  • Clothing: we accept donations of clean, gently used clothing and shoes, etc.
  • We cannot accept large quantities of baby clothing.
  • We can accept only new socks and underwear or under garments. We cannot accept used socks or under-garments of any kind.
  • Please do not leave donations behind without coordinating with the staff (they can get damaged in the rain, etc.).
  • We cannot accept donations of any kind on premises at Hotel Grace (44 Vernon Street).
  • If you need help coordinating your drop-off appointment call our office at (508) 322-1363.

Volunteer at Grace Pantry

Grace Pantry operates each Thursday at 674 Main Street in Worcester. The food pantry is in the basement. Six (6) slots are available for each volunteer shift:
  • Thursdays, 12:30 pm–5:30 pm: Volunteers assist with setting up the pantry and helping our guests shop for their grocery needs.
  • Fridays, 9:00–5:00 pm: Volunteers assist with sorting items and preparing for regular programming hours.

Net of Compassion’s work is fueled by the generosity of donors. Contributions of all sizes make a difference. Please consider making a donation today.

674 Main Street C1, ​Worcester, MA 01610  •  (508) 322-1363  •  Email: info@netofcompassion.org

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