Take Back NB offering community fridge, coatrack to those in need
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New Bedford Community Fridge Aims to Feed the Less Fortunate
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Community Coat Rack Warming the Hearts of New Bedford
Like so many people who have decided to help others during this difficult time, two women from the New Bedford area are using their time to support those in need.
TakeBack NB was created by Lindelle Baptista and Brooke Araujo. The intent of this program was to give back to the New Bedford community in any way possible.
“We have quite a few ideas to reach this objective,” said Lindelle Baptista. “We first began by creating care packages which consist of underwear, a toothbrush, deodorant, water, Gatorade, and small snacks.”
Their next idea was to establish a community coat rack in downtown New Bedford for those in need of a warm winter jacket to get through this bitter cold season. Located near the back entrance of the Garden Sports Bar, the rack was meant to remain there, weather permitting, as long as the two women received donations of warm winter coats. “Someone from the city did it a couple of years ago and it re