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New Bedford's Reverend Russ has been an active volunteer with the Salvation Army throughout the pandemic, risking his own health in the process. He is one of the SouthCoast's frontline heroes.

New Bedford Police are looking into the apparent theft of a safe from Reverend Russ Chamberlain's home. Reverend Russ, who operates Mercy Meals and More, says he allowed a less fortunate man he knew to stay with him for a while. Reverend Russ says the man went missing Wednesday night, along with a safe containing hundreds of dollars in gift cards...

Mercy Meals and More is hosting it's fourth annual "Souper Bowl" fundraiser on Sunday. Reverend Russ Chamberlain says the idea is pretty straightforward. Tickets to the event are just $7.50, and are available at the door. The "Souper Bowl" fundraiser is being held from 12-3pm Sunday at 634 Purchase Street in downtown New Bedford...

The area's only free breakfast program for those in need will remain open for the time being. Reverend Russ Chamberlain of Mercy Meals and More says he met with his Board of Directors Wednesday, and agreed to keep the kitchen running through the summer.