United Way’s Hunger Commission of
Southeastern Massachusetts is the
only local program that coordinates
food distribution to emergency food
pantries and kitchens, working with
50 locations in Bristol County.
Annually, the Hunger Commission
distributes more than one million
pounds of food - including fresh,
locally grown produce - to local
programs for those in need.
A leading statewide advocate on
hunger issues, the program is
responsible for managing
Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding for
Bristol County. The Hunger
Commission also partners with the
National Association of Letter
Carriers and the US Postal Service
to coordinate the local piece of the
largest one-day food drive in the
country.
The
Hunger Commission also
collaborates with YMCA
SouthCoast,
distributing fresh vegetables to
emergency food programs through the
Sharing the Harvest Community Farm
Project. Since its inception in
2006 the farm has leveraged
thousands of volunteer hours, with
individual volunteers and school and
community groups coming together to
plant and harvest more than 20,000
lbs. of produce for those in need.
If you are interested in
volunteering for the Hunger
Commission, contact
Bill Shell at 508-994-9625, ext. 14
or via e-mail
here.
Contact Information
United Way of Greater New
Bedford
105 William Street, 3rd
floor
New Bedford, MA 02740
United Way’s Hunger Commission of
Southeastern Massachusetts is the
only local program that coordinates
food distribution to emergency food
pantries and kitchens, working with
50 locations in Bristol County.
Annually, the Hunger Commission
distributes more than one million
pounds of food - including fresh,
locally grown produce - to local
programs for those in need.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program funding for
Bristol County. The Hunger
Commission also partners with the
National Association of Letter
Carriers and the US Postal Service
to coordinate the local piece of the
largest one-day food drive in the
country.
The
Hunger Commission also
collaborates with YMCA
SouthCoast,
distributing fresh vegetables to
emergency food programs through the
