Victoria Grasela

Volunteers gathered at Keith Middle School Saturday to assemble more than 1,000 food baskets headed to needy families throughout the Southcoast.

This is the seventh year that the United Way of Greater New Bedford has sponsored a holiday food drive.

The United Way is looking to assemble 1,000 packages of healthy snacks to be distributed to children prior to the April school vacation.

Local agencies are calling for members of the community to volunteer in support of their efforts to assist those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.

Access to food and other basic needs is crucial for families in uncertain times like these.

'Windows and mirrors on the truck were smashed, preventing us from continuing our important work this week.'