5 Mile Walk for Hunger
The 5-mile Walk for Hunger is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s gym. The walk will follow the same route as the annual Tribute Road race. Prizes will be given to the individuals and group who collect the most donations. Learn more »

Welcome to the H&R Block Non-Profit Program!

For each new client referred to have their taxes done by H&R Block, H&R Block will provide a program reward to WHEAT Community Services.

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WHEAT’s mission

To promote the well being of low-income children, adults and families in the communities we serve: Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Lancaster and Sterling.

What WHEAT does

Most people have experienced some type of crisis at some time in their lives: a lost job, financial difficulties, medical bills, or a tragedy such as fire or loss of a family member. WHEAT helps community members who need help--with food, clothing, referrals, transportation, and assistance getting back on their feet. Read More »

How you can help WHEAT

WHEAT serves hundreds of your neighbors each month, and we rely on contributions and volunteers to do our work. We truly cannot do it without you! Read through some of the ideas below to see how you can help. Our communities are filled with people who reach out to each other in times of need, from community members who donate endless hours in volunteer activities throughout the years, to corporate sponsors of our fundraising events, to a little girl who recently donated the four quarters she had saved and said that she would start over and be back. This is what the spirit of community service is all about. Our clients depend on us, and we depend on you. 15 things you can do to help »

The history of WHEAT

In the late 1970’s, several significant events were to deeply impact the town of Clinton and surrounding towns. The day after the historic visit of President Jimmy Carter, the Colonial Press closed its doors forever. Marine Plastics moved out of town, ITT had layoffs, public transportation from Clinton to Worcester had been terminated, and an influx of people into the area to fill jobs that no longer existed taxed the available low-income housing. High Street was looking very sparse. Read more »