WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
TOWN OF WESTFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT
55 MAIN STREET
WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01886 (978) 692-5509
Good afternoon. As you have likely heard, it’s going to be quite cold Friday evening into Saturday, with anticipated wind chills well below 0 degrees.
Please note that the J.V. Fletcher Library will be open Friday night until 5pm. On Saturday, the Library is open from 10am to 5pm if you need to shelter from the cold weather.
The Westford Cameron Senior Center is open on Friday until 4pm. If you experience an emergency due to the cold weather, please call the communications department at 978-399-2345.
(Call 911 for emergencies only)
For cold weather tips• CDC Extreme Cold Guide
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/pdf/extreme-cold-guide.pdf
CDC Frostbite and Hypothermia
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/pdf/extreme-cold-guide.pdf
https://www.unitedwaymv.org/coldweathertips
including protecting water pipes, if the lights go out, fire safety, and staying warm indoors https://www.mass.gov/info-details/extreme-cold-safety-tips
including a winter emergency car kit checklist
TOWN OF WESTFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT
55 MAIN STREET
WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS 01886
(978) 692-5509
WHO WE SERVE
The Westford Food Pantry provides services for individuals and families in the local community and surrounding towns with emergency, short and long-term needs for quality fresh and dry foods along with personal care and household items.
WHO WE ARE
We are a 501(c) (3) tax exempt volunteer run organization that is open multiple times per week at varying hours to best serve the community. We accept year round tax deductible donations from our generous community members including churches, schools, civic organizations and businesses. Our partnership with Merrimack Valley Food Bank enables us to obtain fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and proteins several times per month.
I need help
The Westford Food Pantry welcomes those in need, no matter their situation. Assistance is offered to individuals and families without any discrimination based on race, religion, creed, or country of origin.
I want to donate
We are generously supported by schools, businesses, civic organizations and through personal food drives and monetary donations. Your support is appreciated!
NEWS & UPDATES
Learn about current news regarding the food pantry, upcoming food drives, community events and updates to our hours of operation.
ABOUT US
The Westford Food Pantry is located at:
Cameron Senior Center
20 Pleasant Street Westford, MA 01886.
Contact us Info@westfordfoodpantry.com
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
Financial Assistance Resources
Unemployment benefits:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-unemployment-assistance has updates and links to all covid-19 specific unemployment benefits and how to apply. As direction comes from the Federal Government, it will be added, so keep checking this site.
Housing and Homelessness prevention assistance:
www.mass.gov/CovidHousingHelp this has the updated protections offered under new legislation re: housing and prevention of housing loss amidst the Covid-19 crisis.
www.commteam.org/covid-erma this has information on emergency rental and mortgage assistance that is administered through Community Teamwork Inc. CTI Hotline 978-654-5607.
LIHEAP (winter heating assistance):
call Community Teamwork at 978-459-6161 to schedule a phone application appointment or go to https://www.commteam.org/how-we-help/housing-utilities/liheap/ to schedule your appointment online.
SNAP (food assistance), Transitional Assistance (cash benefits) information:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dta-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions this has updated information about qualifying for SNAP and TAFDC and how to apply by phone or DTAconnect while offices are closed.
WESTFORD RESIDENTS….IF you need assistance accessing any of these resources or need support in Westford, call Alison Christopher, LICSW, Social Worker at 978-399-2325.