Name of Organization: Mercy Meals and More

Contact: Russ Chamberlain

Address: 634 Purchase St New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone: 508-728-1489

Email: rev.russ14jc@gmail.com

Website: http://www.mercymeals.org

Background

The purpose of Mercy Meals and More is to provide nutritional meals for members of the greater New Bedford community in need, offering free breakfasts, year round. The meals are available to all who are hungry, regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, nationality, religious affiliation or ability to pay. Mercy Meals and More seeks to provide a safe atmosphere of welcome and affirmation, encouraging the sort of positive social networking that strengthens community. Additionally, opportunities abound for volunteers to be involved in meaningful service to the community, working as hosts, cooks, servers, doing setup and cleanup and helping in other ways as needed. It is through the generosity of donors and volunteers that it is possible for Mercy Meals and More to cast a ray of hope into the darkness of poverty

Volunteering Opportunities

• Supply run after 1 :30 p.m. each day or one, two, three, four, five days a week
• Organize a non-perishable supply drive at a school, church or community location
• Watch for bargains at local supermarkets and call Russ when you see something on sale.
• Ask churches and local business, civic organizations to participate in a “Change for a Change” fundraiser then ring canisters to those who  agree to do one.
• Organize a clothing or book drive at a library, church, business etc.
• Send out acknowledgements for donations with information and supplies which Rev. Russ provides.
• Call organizations that might have some supplies left over from a fundraiser i.e. plates, cups, knives, forks, spoons, napkins, pancake mix, syrup.
• Help Rev. Russ with correspondence to restaurants, churches, schools etc
• Spread the word to friends, family, co-workers, neighbors etc