More donations given to the Neediest Families Fund

NEW BEDFORD — Now in its 101st year, The Standard-Times and the Salvation Army have made holidays a happier time for families who need a little help in Greater New Bedford through its Neediest Families Fund.

In a difficult 2022 for many, a heartfelt thank you goes out to all who have given.

Neediest Families Fund
Neediest Families Fund

Here are the latest donations received:

To Mom, $100.

In memory of Gerard & Alice Bernier & Mitchell & Hilda Jasinski & Vincent Sasinski: From Janet and Gregory Jasinski, $50.

In loving memory of our parents, Geoff and Jean Fletcher, Robert and Barbara McCarthy and sister, Patricia Friedrich: From Chris and Moe, $1000.

Ludes Family Foundation on behalf of Doris and John Ludes, $2500.

Magoo's General Store, Inc., $35.

Robert H. Gardner, $35.

Dr. Steven D. and Margaret A. Valliere, $35.

Susan M. Hamel, $40.

Bette Ann Tripp, $35.

Lee E. Sayers, $35.

Mark D. Blouin, $100.

Richard K. Fabio, $35.

James Sullivan, $35.

Frederick and Pat Kalisz, $100.

Cynthia Stone, $40.

Robert M. Joseph, $50.

Melvin West, Jeanne Jennings, and Anne Saulnier, $40.

Dolores and John Armando, $35.

James J. Mello, $35.

Southcoast Insurance Agents Assoc. Inc. c/o Douglas Barresi, $250.

Louise LeComte, $40.

Donald and Helen Green, $35.

Robert M. Joseph, $50.

Norman R. Beauregard, $100.

Kathleen and Michael Haley, $45.

Suzanne L. Phillips, $35.

Joanne Mello, $35.

Carol Rodrigues, $35.

John and Debbi Bonneau, $100.

Thomas and Donna Sargent, $35.

Natalie Mello and David Dibiasio, $80.

David Andrade, $200.

Margaret and Leonard Francis, $50.

Steven Lima, $70.

Patricia Harrington, $60.

William and Shirley Anne Piche, $50.

Thomas and Donna Sargent, $35.

Lynda Perkins, $35.

Arthur and Norma Hardy, $50.

Anna and Michael Washburn, $70.

Sheila and Jonathan Lafleur and Brian O'Loughlin, $35.

Arthur Moniz Gallery, 28 Smith St., Fairhaven, $820.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Generous donors have been contributing to help those in need