Blue Circles

On Saturday, April 12th volunteers will gather to package 1,000 Kid-friendly meal packs for kids to have over spring vacation week. Meal packs will be distributed through by United Way's Hunger Commission to school districts throughout Greater New Bedford.

Each meal pack will include: Cereal, fruit & applesauce cups, granola bars, peanut butter, jelly, mac & cheese, and other kid-friendly snacks like dried fruit, pretzels, and trail mix. Please no glass or family/value size containers.

Women United has partnered with Lantern to deliver childhood development resources to parents and caregivers through an innovative text messaging platform.

Baby Bundles: Supporting New Moms Since 2019

Baby Bundles provides thoughtfully packaged essentials for new and expecting mothers who need a little extra support. Each bundle includes helpful items (diapers, wipes, pacifiers, bottles, and more!), resources, and information to ease the transition into parenthood.

Bundles are distributed at our annual Community Baby Shower, held each fall. Click here to learn more about the Community Baby Shower.

The Hunger Commission provides food and logistical support free of charge to programs that support families and individuals in need. Program partners include established pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, and Council on Aging centers. 

On January 27, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memorandum to federal agencies, requiring a temporary pause on all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the recent executive orders. OMB has rescinded this memorandum.