As Unitarian Universalists, we have a strong commitment to social and racial justice. Actively working for justice, freedom, and equality in our community is an act of faith for many UUs. We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people, regardless of race, class, sexual orientation, age, ability, gender identity, or immigration status.

SMOC Food Drives

UUCSW holds monthly food drives to benefit the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), which provides meals for people in Worcester.

The Shelter especially asks for packaged bologna; juice boxes; chewy granola bars; and bags of fruit. SMOC in Worcester has identified the need for clothing, especially for men. Donated items can include: new socks and underwear, and gently used sweatshirts, sweatpants, T-shirts, and jeans. 

SMOC food and clothing donations may be dropped off in the box in the Sanctuary every Sunday. Bologna can be stored in the upstairs refrigerator in the parlor.

There are also dropoff dates on the Thursday before our deliveries, from 4:30-5:45 at the Ruggles St. door.

Summer/Fall 2025 dropoff dates are:

• July 24/25
• August 21/22
• September 25/26
• October 23/24
• November 20/21 (week before T-giving)
• December 19/20 (week before Christmas)

If this timing does not work for you, please reach out to our office at office@uucsw.org for other options. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

UUCSW’s Racial Justice Committee

We meet periodically through the year to initiate awareness-raising activities and to inspire action. We have organized and led Sunday morning services focused on how race has presented itself in our lives; collected items for infants in response to an urgent request from a local healthcare provider who works with racially and ethnically diverse families; organized letter writing to ‘get out the vote’ in 2024; coordinated creating welcome blankets to donate to refugees through welcomeblanket.org ; and more!