Wellesley Relief Fund Supports Emergency Gift Card Program

WELLESLEY, MA — Wellesley's COVID-19 Relief Fund is offering two grants for two programs that benefit residents struggling due to the pandemic.

Money awarded to the Wellesley Service League will purchase gift cards for residents who must unexpectedly quarantine or isolate due to COVID-19 and need emergency groceries or cleaning supplies. Town social workers are finding that some families or individuals are caught off guard and may not have the necessities needed for a week or more at home. Volunteer shoppers will use the gift cards to purchase and drop off supplies.

The second program is will help fund local art groups and independent artists to work with landlords and Town officials to revitalize vacant storefronts in Wellesley and transform them into mini art galleries. The Wellesley Celebrations Committee will use Relief Fund money to help create the visual experience for these displays. The Storefront Project will activate our commercial areas and help boost morale.

In the past year nearly $119,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fund grants were awarded to local non-profits and Town departments to meet needs in our community caused by COVID-19.