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FOOD PICKUP

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 10 to 11 a.m.
BAG OF FOOD PICKUP

Family Resource and Development Center

Bag of Food Pickup – 1

Free food bags will be available Monday, Feb. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, 128 Union St., New Bedford, third floor.

Southcoast Health will be on site with nutrition tips and blood pressure screenings. Registration is available by calling 508-994-4521 or scanning the QR code.

The program is supported by United Way of Greater New Bedford.

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GRANTS

Due Friday, Feb. 13
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United Way of Greater New Bedford: Changemaker Grants

Have an idea that could make a difference, even on a small scale? United Way of Greater New Bedford is accepting applications for Changemaker Grants, offering up to $2,500 for all-volunteer groups with annual budgets under $40,000.

Projects should be community-driven, action-focused, and centered on bringing people together. Applications are due Feb. 13.

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  • New Exhibit Explores Bristol County’s History of Incarceration

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century […]

  • Community Food Drive

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States +2 more

    The City’s Department of Community Services is running a food drive that will continue through March 31, 2026. Nonperishable food donations will benefit PACE, the New Bedford Housing Authority, and […]

  • FY27 YouthReach Grants Open

    Virtual

    YouthReach grants are now available through Mass Cultural Council. The FY27 round supports Creative Youth Development programs that use arts, humanities, and science to connect with young people. Funding is […]

  • Dartmouth Farmers’ Market weekly schedule

    St. Mary's Church 789 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    DARTMOUTH -- The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary's Church into October. The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is centered around locally grown, raised and […]

  • Damien’s Food Pantry open Thursdays, Saturdays

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end […]

  • New Bedford Indoor Farmer’s Market

    New Bedford Farmer’s Market
    Buttonwood Park Lawler Library 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Coastal Foodshed farmers' market has moved indoors for the season at the Buttonwood Park Senior Center/Warming House. It runs from November through May, bringing fresh, local produce throughout the […]

  • Fairhaven Farmers’ Market schedule

    Fairhaven Farmers Market 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    FAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & […]

  • Bag of Food Pickup

    Family Resource and Development Center 128 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Free food bags will be available Monday, Feb. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Family Resource Center, 128 Union St., New Bedford, third floor. Southcoast Health will be […]

  • Appointments and Briefings Committee meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Appointments and Briefings Committee meets Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall. Agenda includes public comment on housing and homelessness, social issues, and […]

  • Damien’s Food Pantry open twice weekly

    Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United States

    WAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end […]

  • Breakfast with Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

    White's of Westport 66 State Rd, Westport, MA, United States

    One SouthCoast Chamber hosts a breakfast with Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll for members only. She took office in 2023 and leads several state economic and policy initiatives alongside Gov. […]

  • Children’s Clothing Pop-Up

    Family Resource and Development Center 128 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    United Way of Greater New Bedford will hold a Children’s Clothing Pop-Up from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 128 Union St., 3rd Floor, New Bedford. […]

  • Lobster Days at FHC

    Lobster Days at FHC
    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Explore one of New England’s favorite crustaceans during Lobster Days 2026 at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. The family-friendly program introduces the public and local youth to Massachusetts’ commercial […]

  • The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

    New Bedford City Hall 133 William St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Bedford City Hall, Ashley Room 120. Agenda: Three public hearings focus on requests from […]