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Rachel’s Table is a volunteer-based food rescue program for the hungry of Worcester, Massachusetts. Visit our website to donate or volunteer!

Rachel's Table is a volunteer-based group that rescues and transports unserved and unsold prepared and non-perishable food to shelters, soup kitchens, pantries, and day programs in Worcester, MA.

10/09/2026

1,350 pounds of food, collected one bag at a time by the Temple Emanuel Sinai community.

Cereal, oatmeal, canned goods, pasta, and pantry staples, all headed to the partner agencies we serve across Worcester.

Thank you to everyone at Temple Emanuel Sinai who shopped, packed, and dropped off a bag. You showed up in a big way.

Want to host a food drive with your school, workplace, or congregation? Send us a message and we’ll help you get started.

10/01/2026

Food wasted: 0. 🧾

On August 25, groceries donated by Price Chopper on Southwest Cutoff went from the store to the Quinsigamond Village Community Center food pantry, one cart at a time.

That trip happened because of our driver Betty Jenewin (who also took this photo 📸), our dispatcher Laurie Rains, and the QVCC volunteers who unloaded every bag. Thank you all, and thank you to Price Chopper for donating.

Every rescue run starts with someone willing to get in the car. If that could be you, we’re always looking for volunteer drivers and dispatchers. Link in bio to learn more.

08/31/2026

🌸 Great news for September! 🌸

Rachel’s Table Worcester has once again been selected as a nonprofit partner in the Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program!

Throughout September 2026, Rachel’s Table will receive $1 for every $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet purchased at:

📍 Stop & Shop
940 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA

Every bouquet purchased helps us continue rescuing and delivering food to neighbors throughout the Worcester community. Pick up some flowers, brighten someone’s day, and help nourish local families at the same time. 💐

Thank you to Stop & Shop and everyone who supports our mission!

08/27/2026

Meet Ed & Barb McManus, two of the many people who make Rachel’s Table what it is. ❤️

Ed and Barb first became involved with Rachel’s Table through the RSVP program, and their time volunteering has given them a firsthand look at how something as simple as rescued food can create a meaningful moment.

One delivery in particular has stayed with them. While bringing food to St. John’s, they happened to have a cake included in the delivery. A gentleman who was there was thrilled when he realized he could bring it home for his little girl’s birthday.

For Ed and Barb, moments like that are a reminder of why this work matters.

“It’s a weekly reminder of how fortunate we are to be able to help those less fortunate. It is inspiring to witness the dedication of the people who serve this population every day.”

Their reflection says it simply: “There but for the grace of God go I.”

Thank you, Ed and Barb, for the time, compassion, and care you bring to Rachel’s Table and to our community. ❤️

07/30/2026

Every statistic tells the story of people coming together to strengthen our community.

Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, the generosity of our food donors, the commitment of our partner agencies, and the support of our community, Rachel's Table continued to make a meaningful impact throughout 2025.

This year, together, we:
🍎 Rescued more than 500,000 pounds of food
🍎 Reached a lifetime milestone of 15 million pounds rescued
🍎 Worked alongside 81+ dedicated volunteers
🍎 Supported 39+ partner agencies
🍎 Served communities across 25+ ZIP codes
🍎 Directed 92¢ of every dollar toward rescuing and delivering food, while the remaining 8¢ went to overhead and operations

These numbers are more than milestones—they represent meals shared, food kept out of landfills, and neighbors helping neighbors.
Which of these accomplishments are you most proud to see? Leave a comment below—we'd love to hear from you! 🩷

07/29/2026

Last week, our Marketing & Community Engagement Intern joined Rachel's Table volunteers for a morning of food rescue to see firsthand how surplus food makes its way from local retailers to our community partners.
Many people are surprised to learn that the food rescued by Rachel's Table is still perfectly safe to eat. Grocery stores and retailers often have fresh, nutritious food they can no longer sell because it's nearing its sell-by date, was overstocked, or no longer meets retail standards. Rather than letting that food go to waste, our volunteers rescue it and deliver it to local shelters, pantries, and nonprofits serving individuals and families across Worcester County.
Every pickup is powered by volunteers who generously give their time to make these deliveries possible. Their dedication helps reduce food waste while ensuring fresh, healthy food reaches the people who need it most.
It's a simple mission with a lasting impact: rescue good food, fight hunger, and strengthen our community—one delivery at a time.
💙 Were you surprised to learn that stores can donate food they can no longer sell? Tell us in the comments!

07/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation for their generous $12,000 grant in support of Rachel's Table's Children's Milk Fund.

This gift will provide 4,000 half gallons of milk through our network of 19 community partners, ensuring 750–800 children receive fresh, nutritious milk every week!

Partnerships like this make a lasting impact. They help provide children with consistent access to nutritious food while giving families one less thing to worry about.

We are grateful to Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation for helping us nourish children and strengthen our community.

❤️Please join us in thanking Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation by sharing a message of appreciation in the comments!

07/23/2026

It only takes a few people to make a big difference. 💚

On Sunday, Director Schimmel joined two incredible volunteers, Chris and Paul, for a food rescue at Whole Foods. Together, they collected surplus packaged foods and delivered them to Jeremiah's Inn, helping ensure good food reaches people instead of landfills.

Every rescue is made possible through the generosity of our food donors, the dedication of our volunteers, and the partnerships that connect food with our community.

Thank you to Whole Foods, Jeremiah's Inn, and our volunteers for being part of this mission. Together, we're fighting hunger, reducing food waste, and building a stronger community.

Address

633 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA
01609

Telephone

+15087997699

Website

http://linktr.ee/RachelsTableWorcester

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