United Way of Tri-County

09/04/2026

The Jack’s Abby United Way 5K is just six weeks away! 👟🍺

Join us at Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers on Saturday morning, October 17, for a great day of exercise, community spirit, and support for United Way of Tri-County’s direct-service programs.

Your $35 registration includes a finisher medal, long-sleeve tech shirt, koozie, and more—plus a complimentary lager from our friends at Jack’s Abby for participants ages 21 and older!

Stick around after the race because Jack’s Abby will also donate 10% of the afternoon’s food sales to United Way of Tri-County. However you look at it, it’s a win-win!

Register today at https://ow.ly/xZA950ZIYrg.

09/04/2026

⚠️ Friday Evening Closure

The Pearl Street Café will be closed tonight, September 4, and no hot meals will be served.

Extra meals will be available to take home during Friday’s lunch service from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding!

09/03/2026

Jenna Howe, from our partner program at Mass2-1-1 and Call2Talk will be on WBUR TODAY! Tune in at 4:39 or 6:15 p.m. to hear our own Jenna Howe, facilitator of the Mass2-1-1/Call2Talk Murder-Su***de Loss Support Group, in an interview with WBUR reporter Lynn Jolicoeur.

Jenna is courageously sharing the heartbreaking story of losing her mother and brother so others living with this uniquely complex grief will know that understanding and support are available.

The group welcomes anyone affected by murder-suicide or attempted murder-suicide, including loved ones, community members, and first responders.

Please listen and share, Jenna’s story may reach someone searching for this kind of support.

If you need someone to listen, reach out to Call2Talk at 2-1-1 ext. 25, or call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988. 🩵Help is here.

09/03/2026

⚠️ Friday Evening Closure

The Pearl Street Café will be closed Friday evening, September 4, and no hot meals will be served.

Extra meals will be available to take home during Friday’s lunch service from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Thank you for your understanding!

09/02/2026

🥫 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT THIS SEPTEMBER! 🥫Eversource will match every donation to United Way of Tri-County, dollar for dollar, up to $45,000!

Your gift supports our food pantries, hot-meal programs, and Gus the Grocery Bus—helping provide nutritious food throughout our communities.

Donate today and help us Stand Against Hunger: https://ow.ly/SUsz50ZIiuG

Today, 40% of Massachusetts residents experience food insecurity despite working one or more jobs As everyday costs continue to rise, more local families are facing financial setbacks that leave less room in their budgets for food, and more neighbors are turning to us for help. Join us this month as...

09/01/2026

🥫 STAND AGAINST HUNGER - AND DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! 🥫

This September, your gift to United Way of Tri-County can go twice as far!

Eversource MA will match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $45,000 - giving us the opportunity to turn $45,000 into $90,000 to fight hunger.

Your donation supports our three food pantries, two hot meal programs, and Gus the Grocery Bus, helping provide groceries and nutritious meals to people throughout our communities.

Give in September and double your impact! Together, we can Stand Against Hunger.

To donate, visit https://ow.ly/qulx50ZHp2O.

Pearl Street Cupboard & Cafe, Marlborough Community Cupboard, WHEAT Community Connections, and Gus the Bus.

09/01/2026

Today is Primary Election Day - make your voice heard and get out there and vote! 🗳️

Primary elections help determine which candidates will appear on the ballot in November, so your participation matters. Every election is an opportunity to help shape the future of your community and our Commonwealth.

Polls are open until 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to be counted!

08/31/2026

🍽️ Here’s this week’s dinner menu at the Pearl Street Café!

We’re serving hot, nutritious meals Monday through Thursday from 5:30–7:00 p.m.

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙣𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 4. 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 12:00–1:00 𝙥.𝙢. 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving you! ❤️

08/31/2026

Lace up for the 11th Annual Jack’s Abby United Way 5K on Saturday, October 17! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The race begins and ends at Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers. Registration for the first 500 to sign up includes:

🍺 A complimentary Jack’s Abby lager
👕 Long-sleeve tech shirt
🏅 Finisher medal
🥤 Commemorative koozie
🚗 Car decal
🧣 Neck gaiter for those chilly running days

Best of all, every step helps support local individuals and families through some of life’s toughest moments.

Learn more and register today at https://ow.ly/vEcm50ZHiIt.

08/31/2026

A special thank-you to CJ, a student at Keefe Tech High School, who has volunteered with us throughout the summer in both our food pantry and offices!

When young people give their time to help others, they make an immediate difference while gaining practical skills, confidence, and valuable experience they can carry into college, the workplace, and beyond.

CJ has been willing to step in wherever help was needed, and we have truly appreciated her time, effort, and positive attitude. Thank you, CJ, for spending part of your summer supporting our work and the people we serve. We’re excited to see where your future takes you! 💙