United Way of North Central Massachusetts Invests Over $157K to Support Local CommunitiesFITCHBURG, MA — United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) announced the local impact of the United Response Fund, a rapid and flexible crisis response initiative. Through this fund, $157,433.77 has been invested in the region, supporting 17 local organizations providing essential food assistance to families and individuals.The Fund was created to help organizations serve residents affected by recent SNAP benefit
FITCHBURG, MA (October 28, 2025) — United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) is joining United Ways across the Commonwealth to address a critical threat to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Beginning November 1, due to the government shutdown, federal SNAP payments to states will stop — putting 1 in 4 residents in North Central Massachusetts at risk of going hungry. To help fill the gap left by federal resources, the United Ways of Massachusetts have launched the United
A Tocqueville Society Newsletter Tocqueville Society Helps UWNCM Distribute Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Support Community Needs Thanks to our generous Tocqueville Society members, UWNCM is on track to distribute nearly $1 million in grants to local non-profits in recent months. With your support, we made $555,357 in grants from our Community Impact Fund to 40 non-profit