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Mercy Meals and More will be a temporary emergency shelter for the next two days (Monday, March 3rd and Tuesday March 4th, 2014) starting at 9 p.m. so people can come out of the cold. Mercy Meals and More is located at 634 Purchase Street in downtown New Bedford. They are in need of sponsors to help watch the place and supplies.
Volunteers Needed:
- Monday, March 3rd: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m and 2 a.m – 7 a.m.
- Tuesday, March 4th: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m and 2 a.m – 7 a.m.
Donations of canned soda, bananas, oranges, coffee, sugar powdered creamer and hot chocolate are needed. They also have a guest who needs gluten free products staying with us. They can also use Styrofoam plates and 8 ounce cups. Call Rev. Russ Chamberlain at 508-728-1489508-728-1489 or e-mail at rev.russ14jc@gmail.com or check out Mercy Meals and More’s Facebook page.
“Thanks to everyone who has brought things to us. Also thanks to edible arrangements, Domino’s Pizza, Sunshine Bakery, Stop and Shop on Dartmouth Street in New Bedford and Stop and Shop in Fairhaven, Black Tie Cookies, Mama Raffia’s and others who have been supportive and sent over items for our guests to consume. And a big thanks to Deb Bessie, Wendy Wiggins and the other women who have come to watch over the women whom we have been getting more of as this time passes. ” – Rev. Russ
