outreach
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
At Trinity Church, our mission projects are initiated by members of the congregation.
There are many opportunities to get involved, from projects within our community to those in distant destinations.
All are invited to join us on these wonderful Outreach opportunities.
Contact the church office if you would like to participate.
Community
Meals
Worcester
Fellowship
Community
Support
Northborough Interfaith
Clergy Association
Mission: The Northborough Food Pantry is a source for supplemental food to those who are on a limited income or have an acute need. Residents of Northborough may shop at the pantry one time each week. Serving 120 families weekly.
The Northborough Food Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible.
We are a proud partner of the Worcester County Food Bank.
Hours
Wednesday: 9:00a - 10:30a
Thursday: 6:30p - 8:00p
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(508) 393-6897 | info@nfpantry.org
37 Pierce Street, Northborough, MA
community meals
How you can help
Various organizations have committed to monetary donations for these entrees. But, you can't have a meal without servers, water and dessert. We are always looking for volunteers to sign up.
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​To donate towards the purchase of meals, please make your checks out to "Helping Hands Association" with "Community Meal" on the memo line, and mail them to:
Northborough Helping Hands
P.O. Box 383,
Northborough, 01532
Since its inception in January 1996 a free, full course meal has been served every Wednesday evening to anybody who is in need of a hearty meal. Although the meals are free, a donation box is available for any donations.
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The current religious organizations involved are:
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Trinity Church
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Church of the Nativity
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First Parish-Unitarian Universalist
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St. Bernadette
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St. Rose of Lima
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Congregation B’Nai Shalom (Westboro)
Other participating organizations are:
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The Northborough Junior Women
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The Northborough Rotary Club
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The Lion's Club
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Knights of Columbus
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For those in need of food, please join us:
Wednesday evenings at 6:00PM
in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Church
23 Main Street, Northborough, MA.
Worcester fellowship
Worcester Fellowship, an outdoor spiritual ministry to the homeless and at-risk community in Worcester. We at Trinity support this ministry financially and by attending their Sunday service and bringing a meal to share one Sunday a month. http://www.worcesterfellowship.org/ (See below for a list of dates).
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Provide lunches and worship with those who do not have homes.
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2025 Dates: To Be Announced
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See John Posluszny for more information.
Northborough Interfaith
Clergy Association
Trinity is part of Northborough’s Interfaith Clergy group that meets monthly to pray together, to share resources, and to enjoy friendship with each other. We have representation from Church of the Nativity, First Parish Unitarian-Universalist, St. Bernadette’s, St. Rose of Lima, Trinity Church, Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough, and The Church of Latter Day Saints in Marlborough.
Voucher Program:
The clergy provide vouchers to local vendors for use by those in need. Vouchers are available to Northborough residents or individuals related to one of our congregations.
Recipients may receive free:
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gasoline (Peterson's),
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groceries or lunch (Lowe’s),
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heating oil (Northborough Oil)
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overnight lodging (Econolodge).
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Afghan Refugee Project
Trinity Church Outreach Team has spearheaded an effort to form a Northborough Neighborhood Support Team to sponsor a family from Afghanistan.
Under the guidance of the non-profits WelcomeNST and Ascentria Care Alliance, the Northborough NST is sponsoring an Afghan family.
The NST has 22 people who come from across the Northborough community.
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Matthew 25: MORE INFO​
Matthew 25 is a private non-profit corporation located in Worcester, Massachusetts whose mission is to provide food and housing relief to people in need.
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Scouts:
Trinity hosts several Scout troop meetings and events in our building.
​Alcoholics Anonymous:
For more information please visit: www.aaworcester.org
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Alanon:
In-person meetings have been cancelled. For more information please visit: www.ma-al-anon-alateen.org