NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — The old Fisher College building in North Attleboro will soon be transformed into a hub for the community. "It'll be a jewel for North Attleboro," Assistant Town Manager Antonio Morabito said of the future Health and Human Services Complex at 451 Elm St., across from Mason Field. Renovations, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, are underway so that the building can become home to the town's senior center and food pantry. The space will also have offices for local and state officials and a private daycare. ALSO READ: Beloved basketball coach and former player dies at 47 The current senior center is in an older Victorian-style building, also on Elm Street. The center's director, Karen Testa, says they've outgrown the space. "We're limited to what we can offer now," Testa explained. "With this updated facility, we're going to be able to expand our wellness programs as well as intergenerational programs." The North Attleboro Senior Center is open to people from all communities. The new facility will have three main activity rooms, and it's already having an impact. Some of the senior center's exercise classes are currently being held in the new facility. Previously, the senior center had to rent space off-site to hold larger classes. "We're going to be able to offer everything right under one roof, so we're excited about that," Testa said. The new facility will also revolutionize operations for Lenore's Pantry, a program that helps North Attleboro residents experiencing food insecurity. Right now, the pantry runs out of a small space at the town hall. "Especially since COVID, food insecurity has grown," Morabito said. "We knew that we needed something, a much larger facility, to handle that." When the center is completed, the pantry will be more like a grocery store where people will be able to take a cart and pick out the food they need. According to Morabito, there will be a vetting process through the health department to determine who can access the program. "They'll be able to, with dignity, walk through and take those items they want and go back out through the the checkout," Morabito said. He added that the town is in negotiations with the Hockomock YMCA to have the nonprofit take over the pantry. The new center is scheduled to open later this year. You can learn more about the senior center's programs by clicking here. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW