Mitchell Warns of "Tough Choices" at State of the City
New Bedford State of the City highlights $18M budget gap, rising costs, road repairs, housing growth and education initiatives.
United Way of Greater New Bedford
United Way Wants to Pack 1,000 Meals for Local Kids
United Way’s Hunger Heroes Food Drop will collect snack donations March 21 at Dartmouth Mall to create 1,000 meal packs for SouthCoast kids during April school vacation.
Hunger Heroes Food Drop Helps Feed New Bedford Kids
Fun 107 and United Way of Greater New Bedford are asking the community to donate kid friendly foods to help local children during April vacation.
State of the City Gets a New Home, Mission
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell will deliver the State of the City at the newly restored Zeiterion, with proceeds supporting the United Way Hunger Commission and regional food insecurity efforts.
Where SouthCoast Families Can Get Immediate Food Help
SouthCoast families facing reduced SNAP benefits can get help right away. Local food programs, United Way support, and community partners are stepping up.
Two Important United Way Programs Available
United Way of Greater New Bedford provides free produce via Mobile Markets and offers Changemaker Grants to help improve SouthCoast neighborhoods.
Feeding Kids During School Vacation Week
The United Way of Greater New Bedford's spring edition of the Hunger Heroes Food Drop is Saturday, April 5 at the ALDI store at the Dartmouth Mall.
Scarlett Needs a Mini Miracle
Scarlett is a seven-month-old from New Bedford with hearing and feeding challenges due to soft cleft palate, and she and her mom need a Mini Miracle.
United Way of GNB: Bringing People Together
Changemaker Grants have funded projects like a neighborhood cleanup program, establishing community gardens and providing hygiene items for the homeless.
Hunger Heroes Food Drop is November 16 in Dartmouth
United Way of Greater New Bedford's Hunger Heroes Food Drop is celebrating 10 years of helping needy SouthCoast families, especially at Thanksgiving.