Bright Side Homecare

11/07/2025

FREE laundry for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or facing challenges.

🗓 Every 3rd Wednesday and every 3rd Friday of the month
📍Location: Xpress Laundry 330 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford
⏳Next dates: Wednesday 11/19 (9 AM - 12 PM) & Friday 11/21 (1 PM - 4 PM)
👕Free wash and dry (2 loads max) plus laundry supplies and toiletries while supplies last

This community resource is made possible by Xpress Laundry and Steppingstone Incorporated R.E.N.E.W. - Restoring Every Neighborhood's Empowerment & Worth. For more information, call Project FAIHR at 774-992-0655
[IMAGE DESCRIPTION] The top of the flyer includes logos for Xpress Laundry and Steppingstone Incorporated, and a graphic of a white washing machine with colorful toiletries and laundry supplies on top of the machine. In front of the machine are baskets of colorful laundry.

11/06/2025

We are deeply grateful to the New Bedford Friends (Quakers) for their generous and timely gift of $15,000 to support Coastline’s Meals Program.

With the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits and the ongoing government shutdown, this donation will go directly toward ensuring that older adults in our community do not go hungry. The Friends shared that this decision reflects a long-standing tradition of caring for New Bedford residents in need, a legacy dating back to the early days of the city’s whaling community. Their thoughtful action continues that spirit of compassion and service.

On behalf of the many older adults who rely on Coastline’s meal programs each day, we thank the New Bedford Friends for their kindness and partnership in caring for our neighbors.

10/30/2025

If someone is hungry and can’t afford a meal, Play Arcade has a simple rule: they get fed. No questions asked.

10/29/2025

10/29/2025

A food drive has been organized by the City's Department of Community Services that will remain ongoing through March 31, 2026.

Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at:
🔹City Hall Room 113 (Community Services)
🔹New Bedford Council on Aging (181 Hillman Street, Building 9 Entrance 1)
🔹Buttonwood Senior Center in Buttonwood Park

Food will be distributed to PACE, the New Bedford Housing Authority, and local food pantries.

For questions or more information, please call the New Bedford Office of Community Services at 508-979-1464.

10/29/2025

For anyone looking for FOOD ASSISTANCE during these difficult times, you can call or text Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline at (800) 645-8333.

Below is also a list of Food Pantires in New Bedford and Meal Sites & Times at different locations in the city.

If you need assistance with any of these programs or obtaining food for your family please contact the West End Day Nursery and we will do our best to help you.

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

Meal Sites in the surrounding area

10/28/2025

10/28/2025

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE RECEIVNG SNAP BENEFITS IN MASSACHUSETTS. PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORKS.

10/28/2025

Starting Nov. 1, people who rely on SNAP benefits may experience a break in food assistance due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. If you're age 60 or older, Coastline wants you to know that you may be eligible for a free lunch at any of the eight meal sites we serve.

Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. at each of these sites and is available Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. Call 508-999-6400, Ext. 3 to reserve your meal at one of these sites:

Boa Vista Housing
134 South Second St., New Bedford

Buttonwood Senior Center
1 Oneida St., New Bedford

Tripp Towers Housing
12 Ruth St., New Bedford

Anderson Way Housing
2 Anderson Way, North Dartmouth

Dartmouth Senior Center
628 Dartmouth St., South Dartmouth

Fairhaven Senior Center
229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven

Village Court Housing
1 Acushnet Road, Mattapoisett

Rochester Senior Center
(Tuesday-Friday only)
67 Dexter Lane, Rochester

This is a reliable option for a good meal and good company. See the flyer below for more details.

10/17/2025