Throughout the year, requirements and hours of operation may change. Please be sure to reach out to the Food Pantry you are interested in to get the most updated information.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River
238 Bonney Street (in back of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church)
508.997.7337
Wednesday & Thursday 10-12 (available 1x every 30 days), proofs of income & MA residency. Non-perishable foods.
Debbie’s Kitchen Food Pantry
95 Willow Street
857.413.6242
Every Saturday 10 am-Noon. Requires photo ID, food stamp ID and proof of income. Serves residents of NB and the surrounding area. Delivery to elders/handicap available; need to call.
Grace Episcopal Church (Martha’s Pantry)
133 School Street
508.993.0547
Wednesday & Friday 9.30 – 10.30 (available 1x per month / 12 x per yr) Photo ID required and children’s insurance cards.
MO Food Life Pantry
725 Pleasant Street
508.992.5978
Open Wednesdays (unless a month has a 5th Weds) 11am—1pm (available once every 30 days) For adults, proof of income.
508.993.0614
MON: Parking Lot at 591 Purchase Street 6.00pm
TUES: PAACA 6.00pm
WED: Reverence Church, Brock Avenue 1.30pm
FRI: PAACA 6.00pm
SAT: Parking Lot at 591 Purchase Street 11.30am; Reverence Church, Brock Ave 1.30pm
477 Park Street
508.999.9920
Monday-Friday 10am—2pm, contact PACE in case of emergency. Only name/address needed. Call for more details or click the PACE link, above.
New Life South Coast Food Pantry
1331 Cove Road (at the back)
774.206.1422
Open every Thursday from 5.30pm – 7.30pm
The Salvation Army
619 Purchase Street
508.997.6561
Food Pantry open Wednesdays 9am-12noon
St. Anthony’s Church
1359 Acushnet Avenue
508.993.1691
Nye Street entrance outside. Every Thursday @ 10am—11.30am. Grab and go.
St. Lawrence Church
110 Summer Street
508.992.4251
Every other Friday from 10.30-11.30am. Photo ID for household members and proof of address in 02740 zip code required.
St. Martin’s Church
136 Rivet Street
508.994.8972
Every other Friday from 10.30-11.30am. Photo ID for household members and proof of address in 02740 zip code required.
Seven Hills Behavioral Health
1177 Acushnet Avenue
508.999.4159
Photo ID for household members and proof of address in 02740 zip code required.
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00am – 2.00pm.
United Way of Greater New Bedford
128 Union Street #105
508.994.9625
Check out the United Way of Greater New Bedford’s online list of SouthCoast food assistance resources. Click here to view.
25 South Water Street
508.997-7034
Check out the YMCA’s listing of SouthCoast Food Resources on their website at: https://ymcasouthcoast.org/programs/full-plate-project/market-schedule/.
Locations of Listed Meal Sites
Full Blessings Church
475 Union Street
Grace Episcopal Church
133 School Street
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
635 Purchase Street
Reverence Church
745 Brock Avenue
Salvation Army
619 Purchase Street
Sister Rose House Soup Kitchen
75 Division Street
St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church
1359 Acushnet Ave (Use Nye Street Entrance)
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Breakfast | 7.30 – 8.00 Grace Episcopal Church | 6.35 – 7.30 Mercy, Meals and More | 6.35 – 7.30 Mercy, Meals and More | 6.35 – 7.30 Mercy, Meals and More | 6.35 – 7.30 Mercy, Meals and More | 6.35 – 7.30 Mercy, Meals and More | 6.35 – 7.30 Mercy, Meals and More |
Lunch | 1.00 - 1.00 Sister Rose House 11.00 Full Blessings Church (Service & Meal) | 11.00 - 1.00 Sister Rose House 12.00-12.50 Salvation Army | 11.00 - 1.00 Sister Rose House 12.00-12.50 Salvation Army | 11.00 - 1.00 Sister Rose House 12.00-12.50 Salvation Army 1.30 – 2.15 Reverence Church | 11.00 - 1.00 Sister Rose House 12.00-12.50 Salvation Army | 11.00 - 1.00 Sister Rose House 12.00-12.50 Salvation Army | 11.00 - 1.00 Sister Rose House 11.30 – 12.15 Mobile Ministries @ Parking Lot at 591 Purchase Street 1.30 – 2.15 Mobile Ministries @ Reverence Church |
Dinner | 4.30 – 5.30 Salvation Army | 6.00 – 6.45 Mobile Ministries @ Parking Lot at 591 Purchase Street | 4.30 – 5.30 Salvation Army 6.00 – 6.45 Mobile Ministries @ PAACA | 4.30 – 5.30 Salvation Army | 4.30 – 5.30 Salvation Army 6.00 – 6.45 Mobile Ministries @ PAACA |
