Look at what we did together in 2023
> 54,184 Meals served from our kitchen
> 46,080 from our Monday through Friday Soup Kitchen
> 1,800 Elder Lunch Program
> 720 Weekend meals for our homeless population
> 3,640 Community baskets, providing a weeks worth of meals for our community in need
> 1,944 Cold weather overnight shelter meals provided
> 118 COVID test handed out
> 1,359 Client engagements in the Resource Center
> 136 New clients this year
> 62 People assisted with placement in homeless shelters
> 22 People employed through our career Skills program
> Computer training, resume writing, mock interviews / questions and job readiness
> 41 People assisted with Permeant Supportive Housing programs
> 216 People attended educational classes
> 1,138 Clients engagements in the Resource Center
> 310 Showers provided
> 110 Loads of laundry
> 68 People placed in our GBCATCH cold weather shelter between December and March. A partnership with CCBC, CSS, Mayor’s office
> 18,200 Volunteer hours to make all this happen — THANK YOU
DINING SERVICES
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
Monday – Friday 11am – 1 pm Hot Meals Will Be Served At This Time.
Take away sandwiches will be available also.
COMPUTER TRAINING
AND CAREER GUIDANCE
Monday – Friday 10am – 1 pm
• Access to computers
• Microsoft Office
• Navigating the web
• Career coaching
• Job search
• Resume building
• Interview skills
• Job application assistance
SELF-IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
Recurring basis – Contact us
• Getting out of poverty
• Building Self Esteem
• Suicide prevention
• Nutrition on a budget
• Women’s self-defense classes
• Finance 101
• Getting Ahead
SOCIAL SERVICES
AND REFERRALS
Schedule an appointment
• Community partnership referrals
• Basic needs assessment
• Individual goal planning
• Housing referral assistance
• Benefits
• Healthcare referrals
ELDER SERVICES
SENIOR LUNCH > Please join us EACH Thursday at noon in the Parish House of St. Thomas Episcopal Church 111 High Street, Taunton, MA. for lunch and a variety of programs and resources.
> Food, Prizes, Games, Speakers, Fun, Recipes, Friends, Takeaways and SO MUCH MORE
SENIOR SACKS
> Each month from 9 – 11 am in the Parish House
> Taunton area senior citizens may stop by to receive a bag of groceries that include pantry staples as well as fresh fruits, vegetables and meats
> ENROLL TODAY and receive our schedule (508) 824 – 9595
Our Mission
Our Daily Bread is a nonprofit food, nutrition and resource center.
Our purpose is to provide a free nutritious meal in a warm
and welcoming atmosphere to those in need.
Our
The backbone of our program is its volunteers as we envision
through education, resources and advocacy… leading our guest towards
self-sufficiency.
2023
Board of Directors
Maribeth Ferreira
Executive Director, Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center
Cathy Lane
President
RN, Brigham’s and Women’s
Cheryl Medeiros
Vice President
T.M.L.P. Retired
Joanne Stevens
Vice Treasure
Human Resources Manger
at Food Distributor
Alexandra McNamee
Secretary
Volunteer Administrative Work, ODB
Kathy Arruda
Product Coordinator, Kelly Services
MaryAnne Davey
Founder & CEO, Body & Soul Ministries
Maureen Eldredge
MSW, LSW, Morton Hospital
Sandy Mongiovi
Ultrasound Technician, Morton Hospital, Retired
Rev. Joseph Mumita
Rector, Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
Keith Rivard
Controller, Taunton Federal Credit Union
LEADING OUR GUESTS TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Located
in the parish hall of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Our Daily Bread Taunton
began as an ecumenical soup kitchen in 1985 for the purpose of providing
nutritious meals in a warm and inviting atmosphere for those in need of our
services.
Today,
Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center has evolved to include services such
as dining, computer training, career guidance, self improvement and social
services.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Our volunteers are the backbone of our program.
Testimonials
I was homeless for three years because of heroin, alcohol and depression. I ended up living in a tent in the woods six miles away from ODB. I came to ODB for a meal and I got much more. The friendly volunteers served me salad, hot chicken pot pie and chocolate cake for dessert. They treated me like a human being and listened to my concerns. The director allowed me to use the address at ODB to receive a free phone. This kindness started me on a new path.
Jay
I have four children. When one was very ill with a serious heart condition, I needed to leave my job to take care of him. Our Daily Bread is so much more than a food source for me. I am so grateful to have this place where I can get a warm healthy meal, but most importantly, see friendly faces. The volunteers actually care for us in so many ways. My experience has encouraged me to help others in any way I can.
Donna
Contact us
Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center, 111 High St Taunton, MA 02780 | p: (508) 824 – 1788 |e: director@tauntonsoupkitchen.org