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South Coast Food Pantries


Food Pantries also accept Monetary donations to purchase food to meet demands. They also rely on volunteers to keep their mission running not just during the holiday season but throughout the year.

This list may change without notice. It is advised that you call ahead whenever possible. If you know of a Food Pantry that should be on this list or if you know of a change that should be made to this list please email us the information.
ACUSHNET

Shepherd's Pantry 
Long Plain United Methodist Church
1215 Main Street
Acushnet MA, 02743
(508) 763-9289
Services Provided: Food assistance
Donations Accepted: Food and monetary donations
Pantry Hours: Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

DARTMOUTH


Dartmouth Council on Aging 
628 Dartmouth St.
Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 999-4717
Services Provided: Boxes of food to Dartmouth Residents only.
Donations Accepted: Food Donations
Hours for Donations: Mon-Fri 9:00 am-3:00 pm
In need of assistance? Call ahead, Mon-Fri 9:00 am-3:00 pm

FAIRHAVEN

M.O., L.I.F.E., Inc.  
43 Daniel St,
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Phone: 508-992-5978
Services Provided: Food assistance
Donations Accepted: Food items, drop off
In need of assistance? Proof of I.D. and income needed.

FALL RIVER

Citizens For Citizens 
264 Griffin Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 679-0041
Services Provided: Those in need can receive food once every 30 days as long as food is available

Fall River Portuguese SDA Church 
3538 North Main St.
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-2332
Services Provided: Food assistance

Ferry St. Ministry/Lighthouse Christian Center  
1367 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(774) 644-1551
Services Provided: Food assistance

Greater Fall River Food Pantry
228 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(401) 624-6309
Services Provided: Food assistance

Sacred Heart Pantry
160 Seabury Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-8100
Services Provided: Food assistance

Salvation Army/Fall River 
290 Bedford St.
Fall River, MA 02722
(508) 679-7900
Services Provided: Food assistance
Pantry Hours: Tue & Thu from 9:30 to 11:30 am

St. Anne’s Church Food Pantry
818 Middle Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 676-9426
Services Provided: Food assistance

Veteran’s Association of Bristol County, Inc. 
755 Pine Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 679-9277
Services Provided: Fully stocked food pantry, from which members can get an assorted bag of non-perishable food once a month. Perishable foods such as eggs and cheese are also included in members' bags whenever they are available. Additional food staples as available, including bread and canned goods.

FREETOWN

Freetown Council on Aging 
227 Chace Rd.
East Freetown, MA 02717
(508) 763-9557
Services Provided: Boxes of food to Freetown/Assonet Residents in need.
Donations Accepted: Food, monetary donations or grocery store giftcards.
Drop off Locations: Town Hall or Council on Aging

LAKEVILLE

Mullein Hill Baptist Food Pantry 
111 Highland Road
Lakeville, Ma.
(508) 947-2898
Contact: Evelyn Carver.
Services Provided: Food assistance
Donations Accepted: Donations of non-perishable food items can be dropped off at Mullein Hill Baptist Church.

Sts. Martha & Mary Food Pantry 
Bedford Street
Lakeville, Ma.
(508) 947-2107
Contact: Kathleen Giberti
Services Provided: Food assistance

NEW BEDFORD

American Red Cross SouthCoast Food Pantry

995 Rockdale Ave.
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-8286
Services Provided: Food assistance, Food Stamps screening and application assistance
Donations Accepted: Food items Mon-Thu between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm
In need of assistance? Proof of ID, Income and Residency required. Can only visit once every 30 days.
Pantry Hours: Tue from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Thu from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Solanus Casey Food Pantry of Catholic Social Services
238 Bonney St.
New Bedford, MA, 02740
(508) 997-7337
Services Provided: Food assistance
Donation Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Donations Accepted: For food & monetary donations. New, packaged and non-perishable items. Canned foods, dry foods and other similar items are appreciated.
Pantry Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Grace Episcopal Church
133 School St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-0547
Services Provided: Food assistance
Donations Accepted: Food donations:
Donation Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:00 pm
In need of assistance? Photo ID & MassHealth card
Pantry Hours: Mondays & Fridays 9:30am-10:30am once a month
NEW BEDFORD continued

Immigrants Assistance Center
58 Crapo St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-8113
Services Provided: Assistance to the Non-English speaking community
Donations Accepted: Food items, drop off
In need of assistance? Proof of I.D. and income needed.
Pantry Hours: Wednesdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm through the month of December. Can only visit 1 Wednesday per month.

The Pilgrim United Church Market Ministries
Corner of Purchase & School St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-9086
Services Provided: Food assistance. Breakfast last 2 Saturdays of month 8:00 am-9:00 am
Donations Accepted: Make food donations to
Donation Drop Off: Market Ministries, Eighth St. New Bedford
Pantry Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 am- 12:45 pm

P.A.C.E. Inc./Emergency Food Pantry 
166 Williams St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 999-9920
Services Provided: Canned goods to families in need. Also have SERVE program available.
Donations Accepted: They don't accept donations

Pentecostal Assembly 
215 Sawyer Street
New Bedford MA, 02746
(508) 996- 9865
Services Provided: Food assistance

S.D.A. Portuguese Church Pantry 
413 Rockdale Ave.
New Bedford MA, 02740
(508) 993-5619
Services Provided: Food assistance

St. Anthony's Church 
1359 Acushnet Ave.
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 993-1691
Services Provided: Food assistance
Donations Accepted: Monetary & Food Donations. Please call first.
In need of assistance? MassHealth card and 2nd form of ID required.
Pantry Hours: Thursdays 12:00 pm til 1-1:30 pm, enter through church hall

Salvation Army/New Bedford Food Pantry
619 Purchase St.
New Bedford MA, 02740
(508) 997-6561
Services Provided: Food assistance

South Baptist Church Pantry
745 Brock Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 993-2590
Services Provided: Food assistance

St. Lawrence Parish Food Pantry 
110 Summer Street
New Bedford MA, 02740-5299
(508) 992-4251
Services Provided: Food assistance
 
St. Martin's Food Pantry 
136 Rivet Street
New Bedford MA, 02744
(508) 264-1520
Services Provided: Food assistance

United Way of Gtr. New Bedford/MO Food 
725 Pleasant Street
New Bedford MA, 02740
(508) 994-9625
Services Provided: Food assistance

SEEKONK

DoorWays, Inc.
North Street
Seekonk MA, 02771
(508) 761-8448
Services Provided: Food assistance

SOMERSET

Annelle Delorme Hagerman Food Pantry 
Church of our Saviour
2112 County Street
Somerset, MA 02726
(508) 677-3825
Services Provided: Food assistance

SWANSEA

Bethany Gospel Chapel 
62 Lindsay Lane
Swansea, MA 02777-2613
(774) 644-1551
Services Provided: Food assistance

WAREHAM

Damiens Place Food Pantry
3065 Cranberry Hwy # B20
East Wareham, MA 02538-1325
(508) 295-3486
Service Provided: Food assistance
In need of assistance? Bring Picture ID, SS# for all family members
Pantry Hours: Tue, Thu & Sat from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Good Shephard's Table Food Pantry 
74 High Street
Wareham MA, 02576
(508) 295-2840
Service Provided: Food assistance

St. Patricks Food Pantry of Wareham 
82 High Street
Wareham MA, 02571
(508) 295-2411
Service Provided: Food assistance
Pantry Hours: Wed 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm, Fri 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

WESTPORT

Westport Council on Aging  
75 Reed Road
Westport, Ma. 02790
(508) 636-1026
Service Provided: Food assistance