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SUMMARY:PACE Food Center serves Greater New Bedford community
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week\, serving free\, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. \nThe schedule is: \nMonday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nTuesday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nWednesday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nThursday\, 2 pm – 7 pm \nFriday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nThe food bank serves residents of New Bedford\, Dartmouth\, Marion\, Rochester\, Mattapoisett\, Fairhaven and Acushnet. Last year\, it served over 10\,000 individuals.   In addition\, it offers emergency food assistance. \nTo sign up for the Food Center\, go to: https://toapply.org/PACE \nThe Food Center  at 477 Park St. is set up as a grocery store where our customers can browse and select their groceries instead of relying on pre-prepared bags. With plenty of shelving and storage space\, customers can choose from various food items when they visit. \nThe center receives donations from individuals\, farms\, and local businesses\, and the Greater Boston Food Bank distributes them to clients. The center provides about a week’s worth of food\, including shelf-stable\, fresh\, and frozen food items once per week. \nDonations and volunteers are sought.  To learn more\, go to:  https://paceinfo.org/programs/food-bank/ \n  \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pace-food-center-serves-greater-new-bedford-community/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:PACE Community Food Center\, 477 Park Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,volunteering
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SUMMARY:Damien's Food Pantry open Thursdays\, Saturdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIts mission is to help end hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity\, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community\, and providing information to our guests about other community resources. All are welcome. \nFirst-time visitors will need to provide information about their household. They are required to complete a short application\, show proof of residency\, and verify all occupants residing in the home. Verifications will be required annually. New applications are accepted Thursdays and Saturdays between 8-11:30 a.m. \nThe last shop of the day will start at 11:45 a.m.  Anyone arriving after 11:45 a.m. will receive a pre-packaged box of food. \nThe pantry will be closed Friday\, July 4- Monday\, July 7. \nThe organization makes food available to over 1\,200 households monthly.  If you or someone you know needs food\, please contact us.   The pantry is located at 242 Marion Road\, Wareham\, MA 02571.  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 730\, East Wareham\, MA 02538.  Phone: 508-295-3486 / Fax: 508-299-6582. \nVolunteers are often sought. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer\, please phone the pantry at: 508-295-3486 and leave your name and phone number or apply online here.  \nThe opportunities range from food distribution\, stocking shelves to data entry and translation services.  Volunteers who work the backroom should be able to lift 25 pounds. If you are unable to physically volunteer at the pantry\, but would still like to help\, we have opportunities for remote activities. \nHere is more information about volunteer opportunities.   \nThe pantry depends on financial support\, volunteers and food donations from individuals\, corporations\, agencies\, and foundations to help feed the hungry.  Donations are tax deductible.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/damiens-food-pantry-open-thursdays-saturdays/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Damien’s Food Pantry\, 242 Marion Road\, Wareham\, MA\, 02571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T080000
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SUMMARY:Damien's Food Pantry open twice weekly
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIts mission is to help end hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity\, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community\, and providing information to our guests about other community resources. All are welcome. \nFirst-time visitors will need to provide information about their household. They are required to complete a short application\, show proof of residency\, and verify all occupants residing in the home. Verifications will be required annually. New applications are accepted Thursdays and Saturdays between 8-11:30 a.m. \nThe last shop of the day will start at 11:45 a.m.  Anyone arriving after 11:45 a.m. will receive a pre-packaged box of food. \nThe pantry will be closed Friday\, July 4- Monday\, July 7. \nThe organization makes food available to over 1\,200 households monthly.  If you or someone you know needs food\, please contact us.   The pantry is located at 242 Marion Road\, Wareham\, MA 02571.  Mailing Address: P.O. Box 730\, East Wareham\, MA 02538.  Phone: 508-295-3486 / Fax: 508-299-6582. \nVolunteers are often sought. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer\, please phone the pantry at: 508-295-3486 and leave your name and phone number or apply online here.  \nThe opportunities range from food distribution\, stocking shelves to data entry and translation services.  Volunteers who work the backroom should be able to lift 25 pounds. If you are unable to physically volunteer at the pantry\, but would still like to help\, we have opportunities for remote activities. \nHere is more information about volunteer opportunities.   \nThe pantry depends on financial support\, volunteers and food donations from individuals\, corporations\, agencies\, and foundations to help feed the hungry.  Donations are tax deductible.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/damiens-food-pantry-open-twice-weekly/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Damien’s Food Pantry\, 242 Marion Road\, Wareham\, MA\, 02571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,volunteering
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SUMMARY:Call for Volunteers: Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Groundwork Southcoast is seeking volunteers for a two-day tree planting event at its urban farm in New Bedford.\n\n \n\nThe effort will be on Monday\, April 13\, and Tuesday\, April 14\, at Riverside Park. Volunteers will help prepare the site and plant trees.\n\n \n\nTwo time slots are available each day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.\, with a break in between.\n\n \n\nAll are welcome to participate.\n\n \n\nFor information or to sign up\, email mfortes@groundworksouthcoast.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/call-for-volunteers-tree-planting/2026-04-14/2/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, 297 Belleville Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Environment,volunteering
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SUMMARY:Annual Earth Day Clean Up in Freetown
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Freetown will hold its annual Earth Day Clean Up on Saturday\, April 11\, from 9 a.m. to noon. A rain date is set for April 12. Residents\, families\, civic groups\, and local businesses are encouraged to take part in the community effort. \nVolunteers should register in advance and choose a cleanup location. Participants will check in at assigned pickup points to receive cleanup kits and area maps before beginning work. \nA volunteer appreciation gathering will follow from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Freetown Council on Aging\, 227 Chace Road in East Freetown. Lunch\, Earth Day T-shirts\, gift bags from the Freetown Public Library\, and a live turtle encounter program by Mass Audubon are planned. \nFor additional event details and cleanup area information visit:\nhttps://www.freetownma.gov/1700/Annual-Earth-Day-Clean-up \nTo register as a volunteer or team leader\, visit:\nhttps://forms.gle/6DVsVv11njRknaXcA
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/annual-earth-day-clean-up-in-freetown/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,volunteering
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SUMMARY:Damien’s Food Pantry is seeking volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Damien’s Food Pantry is seeking volunteers to help during its busiest months\, November and December. Those interested can sign up through SignUp Genius. \nThe pantry will be closed on November 27\, November 29\, December 25\, December 27\, and January 1\, 2026. \nStarting in January\, Damien’s Place will add Tuesday evening hours to make it easier for volunteers to participate after work or school. The pantry encourages community members to spread the word and join in its effort to serve local families.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/damiens-food-pantry-is-seeking-volunteers/
LOCATION:Damien’s Food Pantry\, 242 Marion Road\, Wareham\, MA\, 02571\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,volunteering
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