New Bedford Assisted Living Facility Hosting Thanksgiving Food Drive

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NEW BEDFORD (CBS) - Food insecurity will be a major problem this holiday season. On Saturday, you have a chance to help.

Whaler's Cove Assisted Living in New Bedford is holding its first-ever, drive-thru food drive. Whaler's Cove is working with the United Way of New Bedford to put together 1,000 Thanksgiving meals for the community.

On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., they will be collecting non-perishable items and canned goods. The items they need are:

stuffing
bread mix
instant potatoes
gravy
cranberry sauce
canned vegetables
boxed deserts.

You can drop off the items at the facility at 114 Riverside Avenue, New Bedford.

For more information, you can visit their website.