Feed It Forward

A local baker in Acushnet is offering handmade sourdough bread on a pay-what-you-can basis to support families affected by the shutdown.

Tiverton mom Jess Mercier created Haven Homestead, a roadside stand offering free food and toiletries for families in need across Rhode Island and the SouthCoast.

The United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Hunger Heroes campaign aims to provide 1,000 Thanksgiving meals amid rising food insecurity and SNAP uncertainty.

A new SouthCoast Facebook food-share group uses the Buy Nothing model to fight food insecurity amid SNAP benefit uncertainty, connecting donors and neighbors in the community.

Chartley Country Store in Rehoboth helps feed locals amid tough times, showing community kindness still thrives

SouthCoast families facing reduced SNAP benefits can get help right away. Local food programs, United Way support, and community partners are stepping up.

Fall River’s Duke’s Bakery launches a pay-it-forward board offering free $20 meal cards to SNAP and food insecure families, no questions asked.

Serving the working poor and homeless, Mobile Ministries operates six days weekly in New Bedford — offering meals, clothing and outreach to more than 50,000 annually.

New Bedford Public Schools confirmed that student meals will continue throughout the school year with no interruptions, even during the federal shutdown.

Westport woman Jessica Pimental used Facebook’s Buy Nothing SouthCoast group to share her homemade soup, spreading warmth and kindness across her community.