I agreed to be a Loader. A Loader, I was told, had to have the ability to lift at least 50-70…read morepounds for three hours. Naturally, I saw this as a challenge, and I accepted. The Greater Boston Food bank employs 14,500 volunteers and provides 19.5 million meals to 320,000 people in New England annually, not just Boston. Volunteers allow the GBFB to defer nearly $600,000 in payroll costs. Wow. Volunteers help in many ways, but mainly by inspecting, sorting and re-packing food at the Roxbury warehouse. Here is what my team accomplished in an afternoon shift: . Number of volunteers: 43 . Total pounds of food sorted: 10,412 (Ten Thousand Pounds!) . Total pounds of food salvaged: 8,330 . Pounds of food sorted per volunteer: 194 . Meals made possible per volunteer: 149 . Total meals made possible by NAIOP volunteers: 6,407 There are many ways to help. You can donate money. You can donate food. You can volunteer for a less physically demanding job. Just do something.

If you're looking for a place to volunteer, this is it. Good for singles or groups. Call ahead,…read moresign in, get ready to sort. Huge new clean place used to sort donated food. It's awesome. You get a rundown on food safety, what to look for, how the process works, then you're off to the main room to sort. It's actually kinda fun. And the facility is nice and new so it's definitely safe and good. Bonus - they feed you expired candy and crap after you're done! Yay!?

This food pantry is a bit hard to find. You have to go to the last YMCA entrance on your left side…read more If you haven't been here before you have to fill out an online form on your phone but it only takes about 3 minutes and can be done right before you get food. You can park and go wait in the shade at the table next to the building or stay in your car in the car line and move up as the line moves. If it's your first time you have to park and go to the building to fill out the form. If you go wait at the table let the lady with the clipboard know so you can get your place in line on the clipboard. If you stay in the car she will come up to your window and take your name. Remember to bring bags to carry your food in. They have a good amount of pasta, rice, snacks and canned goods. They also have some juice, breads and desserts. No fresh meat but a small selection of frozen meat. Small selection of eggs, yogurt, salad mix, fruit, veggies and bathroom type items. Definitely worth going for sure.

very kind and accommodating as they can be to address individuals needs. I am grateful to have…read morehad the service while I needed it. Thank you

Not enough food…read more More important, almost every review here is from a VOLUNTEER saying "this is a good place to volunteer." Shouldn't the key issue be the opinions of poor people who are actually eating the food, reviewing the quality of the food, the freshness, the amounts, the dignity with which they're treated (or not?) Rather than that of the volunteers?

Christ the Rock church is a wonderful Church of all believers in Christ…read more My husband and I was was married there 14yrs ago and was baptized and ever since we have been serving the church and community, we are a family who welcomes everyone.. we have a wonderful worship team, kids and adult Bible study, men's and women's ministry. We baptize adults, youth group, Food pantry.. so much more. Come check us out 414 Rock Street Fall River, Mass Sunday service 9am, Portuguese svc 11am

From the owner: Welcome to Christ The Rock Church, where people from all walks of life come together to experience…read morethe hope and power of Jesus. We’re a family-focused, community-driven church with a heart for those who are hurting, in need, or just searching for something more. Our mission is simple: help people discover new life in Jesus, grow deeper in their faith, and live out His love in practical ways. You’ll find spirit-filled worship, down-to-earth teaching from God’s Word, and a church family that feels like home. Join us on Sundays for powerful services: English Service at 9 a.m. Portuguese Service at 11 a.m. Looking for more? Thursday nights are a highlight at Christ The Rock! Come early for a free meal and hangout time starting at 6:30. At 7 p.m., Rock Life kicks off with engaging classes for all ages, including Ignite Youth for teens. Everything wraps up by 8, so it’s easy to make it part of your week. We’re not just a church for Sundays. From our food pantry to community outreach, we’re here to serve Fall River and beyond. Whether you’re new to faith, returning after time away, or looking for a place to grow, we’d love for you to be part of what God is doing here. Come as you are—you’re family already.