Look at what we did together in 2021
We
have been very busy helping our community
> 23,590 Meals Served
> 540 Ten-dollar gift cards handed out
> 13,050 COVID protection masks handed out
> 290 GATRA bus passes provided
> 457 Individuals assisted in the Resource Center
> 15 People placed in shelters
> 20 People we found jobs for
> 453 Showers provided
> 39 Loads of laundry (our new service)
> 7,790 Volunteer hours to make all this happen — THANK YOU
DINING SERVICES
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
Monday – Friday 8 am – 1 pm
• 8 am Coffee, donuts, cereal, pastries and fruit
• 10 am Hot breakfast served
• 11:15 am Soup or salad
• 11:30 am Hot lunch served
• Take away sandwiches handed out after a hot lunch.
COMPUTER TRAINING
AND CAREER GUIDANCE
Monday – Friday 9 am – 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
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• Community partnership referrals
• Basic needs assessment
• Individual goal planning
• Housing referral assistance
• Benefits
• Healthcare referrals
HAPPY CLIENTS
Look at what we did together in 2019
> 51,961 Meals Served
> 233 Individuals assisted in the Resource Center
> 47 People placed in shelters
> 28 Individuals gainfully employed through our Career Coaching of which 26 are still employed. That’s a 93% retention rate.
> 86 Attended our mentoring for basic life skill classes
> Suicide Prevention, Finance 101, Getting Ahead, Pathways out of poverty, Self Esteem and Women’s Self Defense
> 14,800 Volunteer hours to make all this happen
THANK YOU
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.
2019-2020
Board of Directors
Maribeth Ferreira
Executive Director, Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center
Kathy Arruda
Contractor for Deputy Synthes J J, Kelly Services,
Ann Trucchi Condon
CFO, Trucchi’s Supermarkets
Maureen Eldredge
MSW, LSW Church Liaison
Suzie Figueiredo
Director of Human Resources, Morton Hospital
Mary Beth Forshaw
LSW, Human Services, Taunton, MA
Elizabeth Lapointe
Volunteer Grant Writer, ODB
Alexandra McNamee
Volunteer Administrative Work, ODB
Sandy Mongiovi
Ultrasound Technician, Morton Hospital
Rev. Joseph Mumita
Rector, Episcopal Church of St. Thomas
Thomas J Percy, Esq
Founding Member, Percy Law Group, PC
Keith Rivard
Controller, Taunton Federal Credit Union
Aleece Silva
Volunteer
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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!!
The backbone of our program is its volunteers.
Client Testimonials
Here’s what our clients say:
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: [email protected]