PACE Community Food Center

PACE Community Food Center, part of the nonprofit People Acting in Community Endeavors organization, serves over 10,000 individuals annually from New Bedford and surrounding communities including Dartmouth, Marion, Rochester, Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. The food center offers free groceries in a grocery store-style setting, with items sourced from the Greater Boston Food Bank, local farms, and businesses, providing approximately a week's worth of food including shelf-stable, fresh, and frozen items. In addition to regular food assistance, PACE offers emergency food support and other community services through its nonprofit programs.