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Food Pantries in New Bedford, MA: Hours & Schedule
New Bedford has 8 food pantries listed below. Filter by what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Wed, Thu: 10 AM – 12 PM ET
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Wed, Fri: 9 AM – 10:30 AM ET
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 10 AM – 2 PM ET
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Thursday 11:30 PM to 1:30 PM
State ID New Bedford
2nd Friday of each month · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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3rd Saturday of each month · 10 AM – 11 AM
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None open then.
New Bedford, MA has 8 places to get free food as of September 2026: 8 food pantries. Catholic Social Services - Solanus Casey Food Pantry (238 Bonney Street) and Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry (133 School Street) are among them. Every listing here is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.
What to bring
- A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
- Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
- Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
- The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need
How it works in New Bedford
- Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
- Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
- Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
- Take what you need. There's no cost and no application
You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.
What neighbors know
These places change. If you've been to a pantry in New Bedford, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.
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Open by day in New Bedford
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in New Bedford. Call ahead to confirm.
Food Pantries open Monday in New Bedford
- PACE Community Food Center: 10 AM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Tuesday in New Bedford
- PACE Community Food Center: 10 AM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Wednesday in New Bedford
- Catholic Social Services - Solanus Casey Food Pantry: 10 AM – 12 PM
- Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- PACE Community Food Center: 10 AM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Thursday in New Bedford
- Catholic Social Services - Solanus Casey Food Pantry: 10 AM – 12 PM
- PACE Community Food Center: 10 AM – 2 PM
Food Pantries open Friday in New Bedford
- Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
- PACE Community Food Center: 10 AM – 2 PM
- St Lawrence Parish Food Pantry: 10:30 AM (2nd Friday)
Food Pantries open Saturday in New Bedford
- St Martin's Food Pantry: 10 AM (3rd Saturday)
Good to know
Which food pantries in New Bedford are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, New Bedford food pantries are open: Monday (1), Tuesday (1), Wednesday (3), Thursday (2), Friday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there food pantries in New Bedford open on weekends?
Most New Bedford food pantries run on weekdays and we don't currently list weekend hours here. Call 211 for weekend options.
Where can I get emergency food in New Bedford today?
Most New Bedford food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.
What do I need to bring to a food pantry in New Bedford?
Most New Bedford food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which food pantries serve New Bedford, Oklahoma?
These food pantries serve New Bedford and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 02744, 02740, 02746. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which food pantries in New Bedford are open on Monday?
1 food pantries in New Bedford is open Monday: PACE Community Food Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in New Bedford are open on Tuesday?
1 food pantries in New Bedford is open Tuesday: PACE Community Food Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in New Bedford are open on Wednesday?
3 food pantries in New Bedford are open Wednesday: Catholic Social Services - Solanus Casey Food Pantry, Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry, PACE Community Food Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in New Bedford are open on Thursday?
2 food pantries in New Bedford are open Thursday: Catholic Social Services - Solanus Casey Food Pantry, PACE Community Food Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in New Bedford are open on Friday?
3 food pantries in New Bedford are open Friday: Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry, PACE Community Food Center, St Lawrence Parish Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which food pantries in New Bedford are open on Saturday?
1 food pantries in New Bedford is open Saturday: St Martin's Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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