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SUMMARY:Winter Mobile Market at BankFive
DESCRIPTION:United Way of Greater New Bedford will provide free food through its Winter Mobile Market.\n\nFresh produce and shelf-stable items will be available to local residents.\n\nNorth End dates are Feb. 25 to March 18 at BankFive\, 1724 Acushnet Ave.\n\nSouth End dates are March 4 to March 25 at BankFive\, 160 County St.\n\nHours are 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.\n\nPreregistration is encouraged at unitedwayofgnb.org/mobile-market. Events are rain or shine. Weather updates are posted on Facebook.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/winter-mobile-market-at-bankfive-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:BankFive County St\, 160 County St\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Food Drive,Food pantry,Free
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SUMMARY:Hunger Heroes Food Drop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo registration required. Staff can answer questions and direct people to additional food resources in the community. Services are offered in English\, Spanish\, Portuguese\, and Cape Verdean Creole.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/hunger-heroes-food-drop/
LOCATION:Aldi’s Dartmouth\, 200 N Dartmouth Mall\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Food Drive,Free
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SUMMARY:Winter Mobile Market at BankFive
DESCRIPTION:United Way of Greater New Bedford will provide free food through its Winter Mobile Market.\n\nFresh produce and shelf-stable items will be available to local residents.\n\nNorth End dates are Feb. 25 to March 18 at BankFive\, 1724 Acushnet Ave.\n\nSouth End dates are March 4 to March 25 at BankFive\, 160 County St.\n\nHours are 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.\n\nPreregistration is encouraged at unitedwayofgnb.org/mobile-market. Events are rain or shine. Weather updates are posted on Facebook.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/winter-mobile-market-at-bankfive/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:BankFive Acushnet Ave\, 1724 Acushnet Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Food Drive,Food pantry,Free
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SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Meal Giveaway
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPickup is at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center\, 181 Hillman St.\, Building 8. \nThis seasonal effort is hosted by Parks\, Recreation\, and Beaches\, in partnership with the Cape Verdean American Veterans Association and local sponsors. \nSupplies are limited\, and meals are available while they last. \nRegistration is required for this holiday giveaway. One meal is available per household. Sign up in advance at NBPRB.com or call 508-961-3015.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/2025-holiday-meal-giveaway/
LOCATION:Andrea McCoy Recreation Center\, 181 Hillman St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Civic Life,Food,Food Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T080000
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SUMMARY:PACE Holiday Meal Drive
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nPACE 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 3 p.m. at 477 Park St. in New Bedford. \n\nNeeded items include turkeys\, hams\, or roasts\, grocery gift cards\, canned goods and vegetables\, boxed sides\, dessert mixes\, juice\, potatoes\, yams\, sweet potatoes\, and other holiday items. Ethnic foods are welcome. \n\nDonations support families in New Bedford\, Fairhaven\, Dartmouth\, Acushnet\, Marion\, Mattapoisett\, and Rochester.\nUnable to drop off items. Online donations help purchase exactly what families need at paceinfo.org/donate.\n\nNeed a pickup? Contact Jen Medeiros at 508-999-9920 ext. 333 or jmedeiros@paceinfo.org.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pace-holiday-meal-drive/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:PACE Community Food Center\, 477 Park Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Donations,Food Drive
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SUMMARY:Annual Brewery Stroll at Buzzards Bay Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Annual Brewery Stroll is on Saturday\, Nov. 29\, from noon to 5 p.m. \nAttendees can tour the farm\, shop for holiday gifts and listen to music. Food will be available for purchase from trucks on-site. \nAdmission is free. Donations support the Hope Fund and its work with Bishop Mundia Academy in Kenya. \nLive Music \n\nBeau plays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.\nCarSon performs from 3 to 5 p.m.\n\nFood Trucks \n\nDough and Basil\nFancheezical\nBBQ y Mas\nGnarly Vines Farm\nBrownell’s Bakery\n\nArtisans \n\nBernardini’s Nuts\nCanal Woodworking\nFlowered Sky\nFused Glass\nHarborside Rope Works\nMoontide Art\nSeaside Siren\nSoul and Soil Shoppe\nSunstruck Sea Glass\nThe Wandering Brush\nTown Farm Tonics\nYummy Buzz Honey
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/annual-brewery-stroll-at-buzzards-bay-brewing/
LOCATION:Buzzards Bay Brewing\, 98 Horseneck Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Culture Calendar,Family,Food Drive,Free,Fundraiser,Music
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SUMMARY:Food Drive at Buzzards Bay Brewing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRequested items include soups\, pasta\, cereal\, rice\, canned proteins\, fruit\, vegetables\, tomato products\, beans\, nut butters\, and shelf-stable sauces or oils. \nDo not bring expired\, opened\, glass\, refrigerated\, frozen\, or prepared foods. Donations are accepted at the brewery during open hours.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/food-drive-at-buzzards-bay-brewing/
LOCATION:Buzzards Bay Brewing\, 98 Horseneck Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donations,Food Drive,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
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UID:10142721-1762300800-1764547199@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Project Bread’s Foodsource Hotline
DESCRIPTION:Project Bread’s Foodsource Hotline provides information about food programs and assistance. \nCall 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. \nHotline hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/project-breads-foodsource-hotline/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Food,Food Drive,Free,Ongoing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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SUMMARY:Community Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:The City’s Department of Community Services is running a food drive that will continue through March 31\, 2026. \n\n\n\nNonperishable food donations will benefit PACE\, the New Bedford Housing Authority\, and local food pantries. \n\n\n\nItems can be dropped off at: City Hall\, Room 113 (Community Services) New Bedford Council on Aging\, 181 Hillman St.\, Building 9\, Entrance 1 Buttonwood Senior Center in Buttonwood Park.   Update: More drop-off points have been added:  Andrea McCoy Recreation Center; New Bedford Regional Airport; and the Howland-Green and Wilks Libraries. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, call the New Bedford Office of Community Services at 508-979-1464.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/community-food-drive/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food Drive
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