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Joseph's Project is a non-profit organization that provides food those in need in the Wachusett area. The project is sponsored by employees of Hakkarainen General Contracting. With the help of local businesses and members of the community, we are collecting food to distribute to people in our own area who are in need. See Mission Statement below. |
We are very grateful to American Legion Post 204 in West Boylston. The Post held a meat raffle on Saturday, Saturday, March 21, 2009, and raised $2,000 on behalf of Joseph's Project. |
In addition to regular donations of food from members of the Wachusett community, Joseph's Project has recently received generous donations:
St. Mary's Parish in Jefferson MA - $1,192.00
Davis Hill PTA in Holden MA - $1,031.50
Our deep thanks to all those who contributed their money, foodstuffs, and time.
The Food and Drug Administration has made this widget available for you to identify food that may have been contaminated.
The following is a link to the FDA Frequently Asked Questions page where you can find out more about the reasons for the recall of peanut products and what you should do regarding these products.
Friends
Thank you for your continued support of Joseph's Project. We started the Project last
year with the mission of bringing food to families in need. This year brings
exciting news. Joseph's Project is now incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit
organization. Donations to the Project are now tax-deductible. More
importantly, with a board of directors that brings new ideas, talents, and
energy, we are able to support more families.
In the past months, we have held fund-raisers and received donations that have allowed us
to buy food for weekly deliveries to 10 families. Each week, we learn of others who could be helped.
The economic news is grim. Many
families will be making the hard choices between utilities, clothing, food, and
other necessities. We want to be there in support of people in our community.
To do so, we need your help. If you are able to send us a gift, however modest,
we will be able sustain our current food deliveries and to meet new needs as
they arise.
You can send your donation to:
Joseph's Project
1010 Main Street
Holden MA 01520
Again,thanks for your support and encouragement.
Mike
Joseph's Project
Michael Hakkarainen, President
Joseph's Project
1010 Main Street
Holden MA 01520
508 829 6610
Email us.
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You can find the new Joseph's Project blog here.
You can find donation boxes at the following locations:
St
Mary's Church
114 Princeton Street,Jefferson, MA
Dr. Tom Allen, Family Dentistry.
1010 Main Street, Holden, MA
Dr Steve D'Aquila, Chiropractor
1010 Main Street, Holden, MA
W.J. Hoey Tire, Co.
4 Pullman Street, Worcester MA
You can drop off food at any of these locations. The Collection and Distribution center is located at the Hakkarainen General Contracting Offices at 1010 Main Street in Holden. Feel free to come by to drop off food here as well. This list will be updated regularly as more boxes are made available, so check back often to see if a location near you has one.
Soup, stew and chili
Dry and canned pasta
Macaroni and cheese
Cereal, rice, and beans
Canned fruits and vegetables
Canned tuna and chicken
Peanut butter and jelly
Stuffing mix
Please continue to donate food! We currently have eight familes that are being supplemented every week. There are many more families in our community who need our help.
Joseph's Project is dedicated to serving our community by delivering food to those in need. Your cash donations will be used to purchase food that, along with donations of non-perishable food items, will be distributed to families in the Wachusett and surrounding areas. The Project is run by and through local businesses who wish to give back to their community.
Joseph's Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations to the Project are tax-deductible.
The Town of Holden provides assistance for the necessities of every day living, such as, heating by whatever means, fuel sources for cooking, water, food, medicine, basic telephone service, and the like.
For information about the Help at H.O.M.E. program, contact the Holden Senior Center at 508-829-0271.
In addtion, the following resources provide additional assistance to families in need:
Resource |
Description |
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"Since 1982, WHEAT Community Services has served low-to-moderate income residents of Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Lancaster, and Sterling by providing critical services during their time of need. Today, 20 years later, WHEAT serves nearly 2000 individuals by providing them with the resources they need to become self-sufficient. " |
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Toys for Tots |
Program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect and distribute Christmas toys. The Toys for Tots Worcester Massachusetts web site provides additional information about the program. |
Food Stamps |
The Department of Transitional Assistance - Health and Human Services provides a range of services, including food stamps. You can use this document (Microsoft Word) to apply for food stamps. The GettingFoodstamps.org web site lists additional resources for food and nutrition assistance. |
Fuel Assistance |
The Worcester Community Action Council can help you apply for federal fuel assistance. See their website for further information. |
WIC (Food and nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children) |
WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. The WIC Fact Sheet (PDF) provides an overview of the program. Here is a link to the Massachusetts WIC program page. |
Michael Hakkarainen, President
Steve Johnson, Vice-President
Colleen Adams,Treasurer
Karl Hakkarainen, Secretary
Erin Beardsley
Meg Butman
Rich Deneault
Sheila Diggins
Fred Enman, S.J.
Lynn Hakkarainen
Joseph's Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization. For additional information about Joseph's Project or about this
website, contact:
Karl Hakkarainen Secretary
