Please review the printable SPS Resource Brochure. Additional resources are below.

FOOD

• https://stannesparish.org/food-pantry
• https://shrewsburyma.gov/996/Food-Sharing-Pantry-at-the-Senior-Center
• https://shrewsburyma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8491/FoodSource-Hotline-Description-Page
• Shrewsbury Community Fridge
  • The Shrewsbury Community Fridge is a free food fridge located near the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 100 Maple Avenue. It is a take what you need leave what you can fridge and pantry, providing free food to all members of the community. Organized by Shrewsbury Rotary Club with support from several members of the community, The Shrewsbury Community Fridge aims to build community and fill the gaps between food security and equity.

CLOTHING

• The Locker Form

• Andy's Closet Form

HOUSING

• https://www.rcapsolutions.org/counseling-financial-services
• https://shrewsburyha.org
• https://www.sevenhills.org/programs/worcester-family-resource-center
• https://www.mass.gov/doc/champ-application-form-english/download
• https://www.mahomeless.org
• https://paceinfo.org/programs/housing-opportunity-center

TRANSPORTATION

• https://therta.com
• https://city.ridewithvia.com/via-wrta
• https://www.mbta.com

HEALTHCARE

Hospitals and urgent care

• Nearby Hospitals: Shrewsbury residents have access to several hospitals in the nearby city of Worcester, including:
  • UMass Memorial Medical Center (various campuses)
  • Saint Vincent Hospital

Urgent Care

• ReadyMED-Shrewsbury: This walk-in clinic provides non-emergency care for issues such as colds, flu, infections, minor injuries, and more. It is located at 222 Boston Turnpike and is open daily from 9 AM to 8 PM. ReadyMED accepts Medicare, PPO, and most major commercial insurance plans.
• ReadyMED Plus: Located at 366 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, this facility offers urgent care services including x-ray, lab, and IV services, and also has a CT scan on site. It's open 7 days a week, 9 AM to 8 PM.
• MinuteClinic: Located inside CVS Pharmacy at 197 Boston Turnpike, it handles routine healthcare needs like vaccinations, physicals, and minor injuries. 

 

MENTAL WELL-BEING

• William James INTERFACE Referral Service: A mental health resource and referral Helpline available to Shrewsbury residents and/or public school students in subscribing communities. They offer matched referrals to mental health professionals based on individual needs, insurance, and location. The Helpline is available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm at 888-244-6843.

• Helpline (https://syfs-ma.org)

  • 888-244-6843 (toll free)

  • 617-332-3666 (local)

IMMIGRATION

• https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/organization.392951-Ascentria_Care_Alliance_Worcester_Office
• https://www.justia.com/lawyers/immigration-law/massachusetts/worcester-county/legal-aid-and-pro-bono-services
• https://ariseus.org
• https://miracoalition.org/resources

SPS ENRICHMENT

https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/extendedlearning

PARKS AND REC

• https://shrewsburyma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

TRAILS

• https://shrewsburyma.gov/1303/Shrewsbury-Trails-Maps