Donations of New Clothing

The pantry is in need of and would very much appreciate donations of new clothing for distribution each week. Currently our specific needs are hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks, and men's underwear. Thank you. And remember we can use only new clothing.

Welcome Back Robert

Pantry volunteers and pantry patrons were very happy to see Robert this week after his long absence and to learn that his cancer surgery and treatment had gone well. Robert credited his strong faith with being essential for dealing with his situation. Welcome back Robert!

Ordinary Tasks. Vital Help.

Week after week volunteers in the food pantry at St. Anthony's are busy unloading trucks; sorting cans, boxes and produce; preparing meals; distributing food; checking in pantry patrons; breaking down boxes for recycling; washing dishes and more. Every one of our helpers shares enthusiastically in the many simple, ordinary tasks that are vital to easing hunger in our New Bedford neighborhood. Our volunteers. Good people. True that.

Toda comunidad cristiana ...

Toda comunidad cristiana debe ser un oasis de caridad y afecto en el desierto de la soledad y la indiferencia. — Papa Francisco

Considering the rights of the hungry ...

“Considering the rights of the hungry and accepting their aspirations means first of all expressing solidarity in practical actions, which require sharing and not only better management of social and financial risks or immediate help in the event of catastrophes and environmental crises.” — Pope Francis

Do your food habits show you are aware of a relationship with those who are hungry around the world? What steps can you take to enhance sharing what you have so that everyone has enough to eat each day?

'Twas the Week Before Christmas ...

... and all through the pantry volunteers were busy setting up and distributing food to the many neighborhood people in need who were here.  Along with our regular volunteers we were blessed with helpers from Starwood Hotel Call Center of Fall River and folks from Fallon Health Group. While those in line outside waited patiently to enter the pantry Father Murphy, as he frequently does, walked up and down Nye Street to speak with them.

Catholic Order of Foresters

A special "Thank You" to the Catholic Order of Foresters – St. Therese for their generous donation of $375.00 along with food for the Pantry.