EMPOWERMENT CENTERS

1-October-2024:  The Springfield Empowerment Center is temporarily closed while we continue to work on securing a new location.  We have not established an opening date at this time, however we will make every effort to provide updates on our progress here, on our social media platforms, via press release in the paper and at all Veteran Support Offices in surrounding towns.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  It is our privilege to serve you, and we thank you for your patience and understanding.

FOOD PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT VETERANS, MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Welcome to our Empowerment Centers Reservation Page!

Our Empowerment Centers are available for service members, veterans and their families.  We currently have 2 locations for food and clothing assistance to those finding themselves in need.  You may visit one of our centers once each week to supplement your food (50lbs weekly), essentials and clothing needs. All items provided free of charge.

 

To ensure that we can provide you with the best possible service, we require all participants to make a reservation before visiting us.  To make a reservation, simply select the appropriate Empowerment Center below.

 

If you have base access, please select JBCC Empowerment Center.  The Sandwich Empowerment Center is open to service those with no base access.

 

  • Reservations are limited to one visit per week.
  • Each individual and/or family is restricted to visiting only one site.
  • Multiple reservations for the same week will not be accepted. Such actions may lead to disqualification from the program.
  • If you are unable to honor your reservation, kindly cancel it before making another one.

 

Proof of service is needed each time you check in for your appointment.

Valid forms of proof include:

  • DD-214
  • V.A. Healthcare ID
  • Veteran Endorsement on Drivers License
  • Retired Military ID
  • Active Military ID
  • Military Orders

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us:

  • JBCC Empowerment Center call (508) 564-2620
    • Open Monday/Friday 10:00am-1:00pm, Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00am-4:00pm, Thursday CLOSED
  • Sandwich Empowerment Center call (508) 564-8828
    • Open Monday/Tuesday 10:00am-1:30pm, Wednesday CLOSED, Thursday/Friday 1:30pm-5:00pm

 

Thank you for choosing our Empowerment Centers.  We are honored to serve our veterans and their families and look forward to empowering you!

Current participants, Click Here to check your existing reservations

08.06.2022Great staff, great food selection, and nice clean place. Super grateful and appreciative of this service for military families.
09.08.2022First time at the center. Had a quick tour of the facility then did some shopping. I was impressed at what is offered. Will be using this center more in the future.
09.26.2022Such an awesome resource! Amazing experience with such great volunteers and staff!
10.11.2022Volunteer's are great. Always have something different for me every week. You cannot know how grateful we are for such kindness for our family. Almost like a social time meeting new people every week. Thank you kindly for the generosity of the donations from the stores. Also thank you for the backpacks for my grandchildren. They were so surprised someone could reach out to them. Keep up the great work.
10.15.2022First time and the experience was great. This will help my family tremendously.
11.11.2022I can't adequately express my gratitude for the kindness extended to my wife and I when we visited the center yesterday. The staff were cheerful, pleasant, courteous, professional, and helpful to us throughout our brief visit. Your organization is a brilliant ray of sunshine in what can be at times be a dark existence for some of us vets. On behalf of all of us, I thank you sincerely for your thoughtful hard work.
12.06.2022Great experience, the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The service provided really improved the quality of life
01.05.2023This was my first visit and I was impressed with the selection and very friendly staff including an eleven year old young marine volunteer who walked me through the process. Disclosure…he’s also my grandson. I’m also grateful for what this organization is doing for veterans and their families.
02.16.2023The volunteers and staff here are friendly and helpful. What a wonderful service for our Veterans and their families and to the active duty military living on base .
03.20.2023My second time there and it is overwhelmingly generous. Thank you for filling in our needs. Extremely pleasant experience
04.04.2023great experience. Wonderful folks. My family really appreciates this resource.
07.01.2023It’s not easy to ask for help sometimes, but Paul sure makes it easier! He and all the volunteers are always greeting you with a smile, directing you to opportunities you might not have realized we’re available, and they’ll even help you get the food to your car! And for those who have not used this resource yet, know that it’s not ‘just food’ they have other items a household might need, otc medications, hygiene products, baby goods, and even a small selection of products for your family pet. We are so grateful to have the center, especially in light of SNAP benefit reductions. THANK YOU
07.28.2023My first time visiting, and the lovely lady greeted my wife and I with a big smile and showed us around. Superb service! Thank you for taking care of VETS!
08.22.2023This is such a great service and has even greater people (volunteers) running the shop. Cannot say enough good things about them all. This center is a perfect way to augment your shopping list for dry goods, produce, dairy, etc. Please know that they have plenty of other items, like OTC medications, hygiene and baby goods (think mini CVS).. Thank you again!
09.08.2023The pantry here was well organized and plentiful. The staff were very helpful and kind. The generosity of sponsors and the time and effort spent by the volunteers were greatly appreciated. It is awesome to know that Cape Cod has great support for its military members.
10.03.2023

Great service for those of us on limited income. A lot of products to choose from, and a willing staff to assist. Really grateful…

10.07.2023The staff was very friendly and helpful. Love that vets and service members can go somewhere to get food if needed. Thank you.
11.13.2023A wonderfully welcoming and helpful staff who make our visits memorable. Thank you for your hard work to serve all of us.
11.16.2023During a visit to the center I was greeted by a very enthusiastic young man named Ashton. Ashton provided a very thorough and informative tour of the facility. Upon completing my shopping he provided an expert and timely checkout. This, coupled with a clean, well stocked, and well organized facility made this an enjoyable experience. This program is a valuable asset for those that served complimented by staff and volunteers.
12.07.2023Can not thank you enough for the food. It has been such a blessing and really helps us financially. Everyone there is so kind and helpful. Thank you again!!
01.13.2024Thank you all for your kindness and generosity. It's the cleanest and well organized place I've been to.
02.17.2024Great place nice people an a wide selection. Always helpful an go the extra mile.
03.22.2024Food selection improves every time we go there! Everybody is so helpful and friendly, it is always a pleasure to browse the different rooms. Thank you all for your service and the work you do every day at the center!
03.25.2024Exceptional experience. Clean and bright. Amazing selections. Staff and volunteers are friendly and warm.
03.30.2024Great place to go to receive a helping hand. Volunteers are friendly and helpful. Great job to all that volunteer there.
04.18.2024Great volunteer staff. Very well organized. Good local addition to service Veterans in need. Thank you team Sandwich.

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