The October Food pantry is in memory of Madelena I. Gomes and Julia Gonsalves.

Julia was the grandmother of our founding pantry chairman Tony Abreu and Madalena was his Aunt.

“Julia was born on Madeira Island, Portugal and emigrated to Fall River in 1989. She was a member of the Esprito Santo Parish, for many years she kept the area surrounding the church and school free of litter and trash. She showed us the importance of pride in ones neighborhood and how it was all our responsibility to keep it clean.

Madalena Gomes was who inspired me to give back to the community with her selfless sprite, she taught us the importance of giving back to the community.

She was very well loved in the Flint area where she lived for over 40 years. She was a devout member of the Esprito Santo church and was involved in many different church organizations including being a CCD teacher for many years. “

Tony Abreu

The pantry is located at 231 Weaver St Fall River.

Pantry rules:

No one is Allowed to line up anywhere on Weaver Street before 8 am, anyone found hiding in our neighborhood parking lots will be asked to leave and not return.

Please follow directions of the parking lot attendants and remain in cars at all times.

Anyone walking must have a cart or wagon to walk food home with. (No drop off/pickup. Patron must be walking)

You will only be allowed to pick for someone else if you are not picking up for yourself as well.

Maximum 3 households per car, space and food permitting. (May be asked to prove different households i.e. bill/mail verification may be asked for.)

No one is allowed on property or to line up cars on streets before 8am. Anyone who arrives before 8am will be asked to leave and return after 8am. If you are asked more than once to leave you will not be served.

It’s very important that NO ONE arrives before 8am due to traffic restrictions. (After 2nd warning, client will be asked not to return.)

Anyone found fighting with volunteers or not following directions will be asked to leave.