Neediest Families Fund kicks off its holiday fundraiser for New Bedford families

NEW BEDFORD — The Standard-Times is kicking off its annual campaign to collect donations for the Neediest Families Fund to children and families in need during the holiday season.

This year marks the 101st year of the Neediest Families Fund helping New Bedford families.

"As always we are thrilled to have the opportunity to help in this way," said Standard-Times editor Lynne Sullivan. "We know this year, with many facing challenges due to inflation, homelessness or illness, the need may be greater than it has ever been — but as we've seen time and again, the SouthCoast community will come through with its generosity."

How you can donate

Donate online at Neediest Families Fund.

Donate by mail: Make check payable to Neediest Families Fund

The Neediest Families Fund

The Standard-Times

25 Elm Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

or

The Neediest Families Fund

SouthCoast Community Foundation

128 Union St., Suite 403

New Bedford, MA 02740

As in years past, a list of donations will be published in the Standard-Times. Anyone making a donation online or mailing in a donation can do so in memory or honor of another.

The Neediest Families Fund is now a donor-advised fund of the SouthCoast Community Foundation.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Help support the Neediest Families Fund this holiday season