By Jerry Filmore
WEST BOYLSTON, MA — Thousands of cans of infant formula were distributed to Worcester County organizations this week as local agencies and nonprofit groups prepared to deliver the supplies to families in their communities.
Ocean State Job Lot and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office held the distribution Tuesday, July 28, at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction’s Farm Warehouse in West Boylston.
A follow-up message from Ocean State Job Lot’s public relations representative confirmed that more than 10,000 cans of formula were provided to organizations serving families across Worcester County.
The original media advisory identified at least nine recipients: Worcester Housing Authority, Catholic Charities, Yes We Care, El Buen Samaritano, Friendly House, Every Day Miracles, Pernet Family Health, Project New Hope for Veterans and Families on behalf of Sully’s Baby Pantry, and the Safe Exit Initiative. The Sheriff’s Office was also contacting additional organizations before the distribution.
Representatives from the participating organizations arrived with staff and vehicles to receive and load the donated formula for distribution in the communities they serve.
The donation connects several Worcester-area organizations that work with families, children, veterans, housing residents, and people seeking community-based support. The source materials do not state how many cans each organization received or how individual families may request formula from the participating agencies.
Formula intended for families across the county
Ocean State Job Lot donated the formula as part of its broader effort to increase access to infant nutrition products.
In June, the company launched its “Buy, Give, Get” Baby Formula program. Through the program, customers may purchase a $20 formula donation at an Ocean State Job Lot register. The formula is then provided through the company’s charitable and community partners, and the customer receives a $20 Crazy Deal Gift Card for a future purchase.
The Worcester County distribution brought those supplies to organizations with direct connections to local families and community programs. However, the source materials do not provide eligibility requirements, distribution dates, formula brands, container sizes, expiration dates, or instructions for residents seeking assistance.
Local organizations involved
The organizations listed in the advisory serve different populations and areas of need across Worcester County.
Worcester Housing Authority serves residents of public and affordable housing. Catholic Charities, Friendly House, El Buen Samaritano, Every Day Miracles, Pernet Family Health, Yes We Care, and the Safe Exit Initiative provide various forms of family, health, social service, and community support.
Project New Hope for Veterans and Families was scheduled to receive formula on behalf of Sully’s Baby Pantry. The source material does not provide further details about how each organization will distribute its share.
The distribution took place at the Farm Warehouse at 5 Paul X. Tivnan Drive in West Boylston. Representatives from Ocean State Job Lot, its charitable foundation, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, and participating organizations were expected to attend.
What residents should know
The donation may increase the amount of infant formula available through participating organizations, but it does not establish a single countywide application or pickup process.
Families seeking formula should contact the participating organization that serves their community or provides the type of assistance they need. Availability may vary because the source materials do not identify how the 10,000 cans were divided among recipients.
More information about the company and its charitable programs is available through Ocean State Job Lot. Residents should contact the listed Worcester County organizations directly for current information about formula availability, eligibility, and distribution.
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• Project / Topic: Distribution of donated infant formula to Worcester County community organizations.
• Current Status: Ocean State Job Lot’s representative confirmed that more than 10,000 cans of infant formula were distributed following the July 28 event in West Boylston.
• Key Dates or Decisions: The distribution took place Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction’s Farm Warehouse.
• Estimated Cost: The source materials do not provide the retail value of the formula, the cost of the distribution, or the value received by each organization.
• Timeline: The distribution occurred July 28. No additional Worcester County distribution dates were announced in the source materials.
• Immediate Next Steps: Participating organizations are expected to distribute the formula to families they serve. Residents should contact those organizations directly for availability and eligibility information.
• Primary Sources: Ocean State Job Lot media advisory and follow-up email confirming completion of the distribution.
• What We Do Not Yet Know: The source materials do not state how many cans each organization received, which formula brands were distributed, how many families will be served, or the application and pickup procedures for residents.
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