Need up sharply in 2011:

In 2011, there continued to be a dramatic rise in use of NSC Programs: 

Food Pantry was up nearly 6%, following an 8% rise in 2010.

Clients served by our Case Managers were up 7.4% in 2011.

In 2011, NSC provided:

2,258 separate visits to the Food Pantry - serving 5,357 people

Over 11,000 bags groceries to Natick residents

Over 100,000 pound of food to Natick residents

Over 200 families with housing and heating assistance

Over 400 children, teens, and elders with holiday gifts

125 children and adults with access to preventative dental care

233 backpacks full of back-to-school supplies 

620 people with Thanksgiving food baskets

Over 150 volunteers with a way to make a difference