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 local food pantries. Items can be dropped off at: City Hall, Room 113 (Community Services) New Bedford Council on Aging, 181 Hillman St., Building 9, […]
Project Bread’s Foodsource Hotline provides information about food programs and assistance. Call or text 1-800-645-8333 to speak with a counselor. You can also connect online through the Live Chat feature at the bottom of the Help Directory webpage. Hotline hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. […]
Buzzards Bay Brewing is collecting nonperishable food for a drive supporting the Greater Fall River Community Food Pantry and PACE Community Food Center in New Bedford. The drive continues until support programs are restored. Requested items include soups, pasta, cereal, rice, canned proteins, fruit, vegetables, tomato products, beans, nut butters, and shelf-stable sauces or oils. Do […]
Annual Brewery Stroll is on Saturday, Nov. 29, from noon to 5 p.m. Attendees can tour the farm, shop for holiday gifts and listen to music. Food will be available for purchase from trucks on-site. Admission is free. Donations support the Hope Fund and its work with Bishop Mundia Academy in Kenya. Live Music Beau […]
The holidays are a season for togetherness and shared meals. For many families in Greater New Bedford, putting a holiday meal on the table can be a challenge. PACE Community Food Center is collecting donations from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15 to support local families. Drop-offs are accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to […]
Free holiday meals will be available Friday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A snow date is scheduled for Dec. 21. Pickup is at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center, 181 Hillman St., Building 8. This seasonal effort is hosted by Parks, Recreation, and Beaches, in partnership with the Cape Verdean American Veterans Association […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford will provide free food through its Winter Mobile Market. Fresh produce and shelf-stable items will be available to local residents. North End dates are Feb. 25 to March 18 at BankFive, 1724 Acushnet Ave. South End dates are March 4 to March 25 at BankFive, 160 County St. Hours […]
Hunger Heroes Food Drop helps neighbors in need on the South Coast by distributing groceries on the third Thursday of each month at the Family Resource Center. Volunteers and staff give out fresh produce, pantry staples, bread, and other items while supplies last. No registration required. Staff can answer questions and direct people to additional […]
United Way of Greater New Bedford will provide free food through its Winter Mobile Market. Fresh produce and shelf-stable items will be available to local residents. North End dates are Feb. 25 to March 18 at BankFive, 1724 Acushnet Ave. South End dates are March 4 to March 25 at BankFive, 160 County St. Hours […]
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