New Bedford’s Play in the Park and Summer Food Program Enrolled Program Sites

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Summer Food Service Program

The New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches Department is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. Children who are part of households that receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly foods stamps), or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) are automatically eligible to receive free meals.

Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

The City of New Bedford is partnering with public enrolled programs at public schools, local churches, and community centers to provide meals through the Summer Food Service Program. Ask your Summer provider if they are participating, or contact New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches Department at 508-961-3015 to find out more information.

Meals will be provided at the enrolled sites, at various times and dates as follows:

  • Ashley School
  • Boys & Girls Club
  • Carlos Pacheco School
  • Carney Academy
  • Community Boating Center (2 locations)
  • Dennison Memorial
  • Gomes School
  • Grace After School
  • Harbour House Family Center
  • Holy Family Holy Name
  • HA Kempton School
  • Inglesia DeCristo Misionera
  • Keith Middle School
  • Kennedy Day Summer Program
  • Lincoln School
  • Nazarene Christian Academy
  • New Bedford Community Service Department Kool Days
  • New Bedford High School
  • New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
  • Normandin Middle School
  • Rodman School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • ROSS Program @ Presidential Heights
  • Temple Landing
  • Trips for Kids
  • YMCA Camp Frederick Douglass
  • YWCA Girls Exclusive
  • YW Kids School Age Program

Closed/enrolled sites are subject to change as the Summer progresses. List of Open Program Sites for New Bedford’s Play in the Park and Summer Food Program. Meals are provided between 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the sites and times as follows:

  • Andrea McCoy Recreation Center – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Ashley Park –  10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
  • Blue Meadows Housing – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Brickenwood Housing – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Brooklawn Park 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Buttonwood Park Playground – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
  • Clasky Common Park – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • County & Weld Street Community Garden – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Dottin Place Housing – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
  • Magnett Park Playground – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
  • Montes Park – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Nashmont Housing – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Parkdale Housing – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Riverside Park – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
  • Roberto Clemente Park – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Ruth Street Tot Lot – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
  • Satellite Village – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Shawmut Village – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • West Beach, Under the Pavillion – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Westlawn Housing – 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

 

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