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.

Since 1982, WHEAT Community Services has served low-to-moderate income residents of Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Lancaster, and Sterling by providing critical services during their time of need. Today, 20 years later, WHEAT serves nearly 2000 individuals by providing them with the resources they need to become self-sufficient.

Through the tireless efforts of our staff, volunteers, Board of Directors, and the achievements of our clients, WHEAT Community Services is able to successfully combat the effects poverty has on our community.

As they celebrate past successes and look into the future, WHEAT commits to working closely with the communities we serve to address the issues faced by people with lower incomes.

Sample Programs

• 2003 Youth Employment and Mentoring Program

• Parents Helping Parents

• Fuel Assistance

• Legal Assistance

• Helmet Initiative

• GVNA HIV Counseling

• Community Outreach

• Holiday Programs

• RHI Housing Program

• Technology Initiative

• Family Development Program

• Growing Gardens Project

For more information on how WHEAT can help you, (i.e. fuel assistance) please call them at 978-365-6349 or by email at jbreidel@wheatcommunity.net.