The organizations supported through the West Gloucester Trinitarian Congregational Church's (WGTCC) Mission Bin drives, all serving the North Shore Boston area and Cape Ann region:

 

The Open Door

Provides food assistance, community meals, and nutrition programs to alleviate hunger and connect people to good food.​

• Location: 28 Emerson Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930​healthproject.org+5foodpantry.org+5nschi.org+5

• Services: Food pantry, community meals, mobile markets, and nutrition education.​nschi.org+1foodpantry.org+1

• Website: The Open Door​foodpantry.org

 

North Shore Health Project

Offers support and health services to individuals living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and substance use disorders.​healthproject.org+1participate.salemstate.edu+1

• Location: 33 Commercial St. 2nd Floor, Gloucester, MA 01930​participate.salemstate.edu+4healthproject.org+4healthproject.org+4

• Services: Case management, needle exchange, overdose prevention, free testing for HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis C, and LGBTQ+ services.​participate.salemstate.edu+2healthproject.org+2nasen.org+2

• Website: North Shore Health Project​participate.salemstate.edu+3healthproject.org+3nasen.org+3

 

One Stop Harm Reduction Center

A program under the North Shore Health Project, focusing on harm reduction services.​findhelp.org+1healthproject.org+1

• Location: 33 Commercial St. 2nd Floor, Gloucester, MA 01930​participate.salemstate.edu+4healthproject.org+4healthproject.org+4

• Services: Syringe access and disposal, sexual health education, overdose prevention education and support (including free Narcan), harm reduction nursing consultations, and referrals for substance use disorder treatment.​healthproject.org

• Website: One Stop Harm Reduction​participate.salemstate.edu+3healthproject.org+3healthproject.org+3

 

Action Inc.

Provides resources and support to individuals and families to achieve economic security.​

• Location: 180 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930​nschi.org+1samhsa.gov+1

• Services: Housing assistance, fuel assistance, education and job training, and homelessness prevention.​participate.salemstate.edu

• Website: Action Inc.​nschi.org+1participate.salemstate.edu+1

 

Grace Center

Offers a safe, supportive day resource center for individuals experiencing homelessness or in need of assistance.​

• Location: 10 Church St, Gloucester, MA 01930​findhelp.org+5nschi.org+5healthproject.org+5

• Services: Day shelter, meals, access to social services, and community resources.​

• Website: Grace Center​nschi.org+1participate.salemstate.edu+1

 

North Shore Postpartum Help

Provides support and resources for postpartum individuals to ensure a healthy postpartum experience.​facebook.com

• Services: Support groups, resources, and community connections for postpartum individuals.​

• Facebook Group: North Shore Postpartum Help​facebook.com

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These organizations play a vital role in supporting the health, well-being, and stability of individuals and families in our community.