12th Annual Serve-A-Thon Fundraiser

About the event

SERVE, GIVE, AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY—TOGETHER.

How it Works: Serve, Support, Make an Impact
The Salvation Army’s annual Serve-a-thon is a community event where dedicated volunteers like you can give your time to support local non-profit causes like ours, while sponsors provide financial or in-kind support to amplify their impact. Participants choose a project and location they care about—like our food pantry or a park—and invite friends, family, or businesses to sponsor their efforts.

Your support creates lasting impact on your community! 16,553 meals given in our Feeding Program 37,860 people served in our Food Pantry 1,021 families served during Christmas 1,920 children served during Christmas 2,036 toys, winter coats, and gift cards given.

Get Involved
On Serve-a-thon day, volunteers complete service projects, turning time and generosity into a larger community impact. Here’s how you can help:
• Volunteer individually or with a team
  • Sponsor a participant with a donation  
or supplies
  • Partner as a business or organize a 
group
  • Spread the word
• Find a project and location that are 
meaningful to you! 

Find a Serve-a-thon Location
on September 26, 2026
New Bedford City Hall: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Leader: Stacie Hallal
Veterans Memorial Park: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Leader: Al Peters
Sharing the Harvest Community Farm: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Leader: Luz Caban
The Salvation Army of New Bedford: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Leader: Trey Whalley

Contact Us
For Sponsorship: Major Moises Muniz 
For assistance or to volunteer: Maria Tavares or Luz Caban
(508) 997-6561 

To become a sponsor or make a donation: 
www.salvationarmyma.org/serveathon 

Make a Difference: Earn a Sponsor Recognition Certificate
Gold — $1,000 or more
Silver — $500
Blue — $250
Ebony — $100

Mail a check (MEMO: 2026 Serve-a-thon):
The Salvation Army of New Bedford Attn: Serve-a-thon
619 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Must be received before September 26