There is a place for you.
Whether you have been without housing for a while, or you have just recently found yourself unexpectedly without housing, there are lots of resources in our city that will provide you with an opportunity to get back on your feet.
We understand that it feels overwhelming and impossible. We are here to help you. If you would like help trying to secure temporary housing, we will walk alongside of you as you begin to take the necessary steps, just click the button “I need help.”
Below are organizations where you can begin to find help in the city of New Bedford.
1. NBHSPN homelessness network committed to eliminating homelessness in New Bedford. Helps people find affordable homes whether they are in situational or chronic homelessness.
Website: https://www.nbhspn.com/
2. Steppingstone Inc Women’s Program house for women and women with infants in New Bedford. Also helps women find housing and employment after exiting program.
Phone: 508-984-4155
Address: 5 Dover St., Suite 201
Website: http://www.steppingstoneinc.org/new-bedford-women/
3. Sister Rose’s House – Dry Men’s Homeless Shelter
Phone: 508-997-3202
Address: 71 Division St
Website: https://www.cssdioc.org/sr-rose-network/
4. Luis E. Martinez Homeless Shelter
Phone: 508-984-7514
Address: 101 Nye St.
5. Harbour House Family Shelter for people with children or expecting; have to go through DTA to be placed.
Phone: 508-992-6027
Address: 713 Shawmut Ave.
6. Grace House Homeless Shelter
Phone: 774-628-9743 (for intakes, call 1-800-466-3537)
7. New Bedford House of Hope place to sleep, food to eat, counseling/therapy available, substance abuse counseling/rehab
Phone: 508-996-6814
Address:848 Mt. Pleasant St.
Website: https://new-bedford-house-of-hope.business.site/
8. Grace Episcopal Church “Laundry Love” program providing free laundry service for those who are homeless/in need. Last Monday of every month at EZ Clean Laundry (80 Summer St.) from 2-5 pm. Two wash/dry loads per person.
Phone: 508-993-0547
***Those who are homeless (no permanent address) who need an ID can get an affidavit from the RMV, bring it to a homeless shelter, and have them fill it out with them to show that they are staying somewhere.
Food Needs
1. Mercy Meals and More offers free breakfast for those in need
Phone: 508-997-5684
Address: 634 Purchase St.
2. DTA (Department of Transitional Assistance)
Phone: 508-961-2000
Address: 160 Rodney French Blvd.
Website: https://www.mass.gov/locations/dta-new-bedford-transitional-assistance-office-full-service-office
3. Mo Life Food Pantry is open 3 Wednesdays a month (call first) 10-12. 1x per month limit. Need photo ID and proof of income.
Phone: 508-992-0122
Address: 725 Pleasant St.
4. Salvation Army – bread giveaway Monday-Friday 1-2:30 pm; food giveaway 2nd Thursday of month, photo ID required. Food pantry on 4th Thursday of month (must have annual registration)
Phone: 508-997-6561
Address: 619 Purchase St.
5. Grace Episcopal Church has a food pantry (open Wednesdays and Fridays) and serves free breakfast every Sunday
Phone: 508-993-0547
Address: 133 School St.
6. St. Anthony of Padua Parish has a food pantry Thursdays 11:30-1:30
Phone: 508-993-1691
Address: 1359 Acushnet Ave.
7. United Way of Greater New Bedford has a summer program to provide free, fresh produce to low-income families
8. American Red Cross (Boys/Girls Club) has a food pantry third Thursday of month (need photo ID, proof of income, rent receipts, proof of address).
Phone: 617-274-5200
Address: 166 Jenney St.
9. Catholic Social Services Food Pantry is every Wednesday and Thursday 10-12. Only allowed 1x per 30 days. Need ID, proof of income, etc. masshealth card for children.
Phone: 508-997-7337
Address: 238 Bonney St.
10. Debbie’s Kitchen Food Pantry is on Saturdays 10-12 (limit 1x per month). Need photo ID, food stamp ID, proof of income.
Phone: 508-525-9010
Address: 95 Willow St.
11. PACE, Inc. offers a food pantry based on emergency needs. Monday – Friday 9-11 am, Tuesday – Friday 2-3 pm. need photo ID and insurance verification.
Phone: 508-999-9920
Address: 166 William St.
12. Seven Hills Behavioral Health has a food pantry Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30-12 pm.; need photo ID and proof of income/address
Phone: 508-996-0546
Address: 1173/1177 Acushnet Ave.
13. PAACA has a food pantry and recycled clothing center (Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm, 508-979-1737).
Address: 360 Coggeshall St.
14. S.D.A. Portuguese Church Pantry is open 2nd Tuesday (3-5:30pm) and 2nd Wednesday (4:30-6).
Phone: 508-993-5619
Address: 413 Rockdale Ave
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