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Our Accomplishments

Need up sharply in 2011:

In 2011, there was a dramatic rise in use of NSC Programs: 

- Food Pantry was up 9%, following an 8% rise in 2010.

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

- NSC served well over 600 families, including 535 children & 120 elders.

In 2011, NSC provided:

2,258 separate visits to the Food Pantry - serving 4,820 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

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FOOD PANTRY

Top 10 Most Wanted Items

Cereal
Toilet Paper
Jelly
Hamburger Helper
Canned Fruit
Juice
Coffee & Tea
Tuna
Shampoo
Toothpaste

Donate

Why give to the Natick Service Council

  • The need has never been greater. In Natick as elsewhere, people are struggling from the on-going effects of a weak economy. More and more Natick families face true financial hardship – making choices between paying for food or heat, the rent or health care. These are making these impossible choices.
  • Demand at the Food Pantry is up nearly 10% for the first 5 months of 2011, following an 8.1% rise in 2010 that included a 3.2% increase in first-time clients.  Last year, the Food Pantry had over 5,000 individual visits.
  • Over 600 individuals and families need our Case Management Services.  Our skilled and experienced Case Managers help client access available social service and medical care, find work, locate housing, and more.
  • As part of our Case Management work, NSC provided:
    • 200 families with assistance to avoid eviction, homelessness, and to heat their homes
    • over 400 children, teens, and elders with gifts to celebrate the holidays
    • 613 people with Thanksgiving food baskets
    • 233 kids with backpacks full of school supplies

What to give

  • A financial contribution. Natick Service Council relies on the generous support of local residents to support our work. NSC receives no funding from the town, state, or federal government.  As a 501c3 non-profit, we must raise all of the money each year to support our annual operating expenses.
  • A gift of securities or matching gifts. For information on this, please contact Firkins Reed, Director of Development & Outreach, 508-655-1791 ext 20 or at freed@natickservicecouncil.org
  • Planned Giving.  Make Natick Service Council part of your estate planning.

Suggested Giving Levels

  • Neighbor, $25  
  • Friend, $50  
  • Partner, $100  
  • Advocate, $250
  • Patron, $500
  • Benefactor, $1,000

What your gift can do

  • $150 buys one week of lean meats & other protein foods
  • $250 buys one week of dairy products
  • $400 buys one week of fresh fruits & vegetables
  • $500 can fill a fuel tank to warm a family's home

How to give

It’s easy!  

  • On line: Simply hit the “donate” button to make a safe & secure online donation.
  • By mail: Send a check to Natick Service Council, 2 Webster Street, Natick, MA 01760
  • Monthly Giving: Many donors find it best to have their donation spread out over the year, typically on a monthly basis. You can arrange with your bank to have monthly payments sent to NSC. It’s especially easy if you do on-line banking!

How to do more

  • Matching Gifts: many corporations and other employers will match any gift you donate to NSC. Be sure to check with your Human Services Department to see if you can double the impact of your donation! Doing so is easy!
  • Have a Party:  Invite of your friends for a fun evening while helping your community, too!  Ask your friends to bring with them some canned food or a cash donation. Everyone can feel good about helping those in need.
  • Host a Food Drive: If you host a Food Drive where you work, at your kids’ school, or somewhere else, we can help you get the word out. We will also pick up donated food if it’s helpful. Teach your kids how easy it is to give back.
  • Be Creative: Ask for donations to NSC in lieu holiday and birthday gifts or honor your family and friends with gifts to NSC in their name.  The options are endless – use your imagination while helping to make your town a better place for everyone!