FOOD RESOURCES

Given the impending shutdown of SNAP benefits, please share these food resources with your clients who need assistance:

United Response Fund – United Way of Massachusetts Bay – Individuals and families who are missing SNAP benefits can apply to the United Response Fund here.

Mass 211 Food Pantry Search – 211HELPSteps

MA Healthy Incentives Program – https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-healthy-incentives-program-hip-frequently-asked-questions – Make sure you keep at least $1 on your EBT card to remain eligible for HIP

Coastline Elderly Hot Lunch Sites for 60+ – call 508-999-6400 ext 3 a day in advance to reserve – locations and other info: https://coastlinenb.org/find-a-meal-in-your-neighborhood/

DOULA RESOURCES

Lorenza Holt, BACE Instructor

The role of the Doula is to help navigate the prenatal and postpartum period. Help women prepare for birth. They also hope to help pregnant women find the power within themselves.

 

Samia Walker, Our Village Doula, #blackbirthdoula
3rd Eye Youth Empowerment

 

Christine Sullivan, Monumental Beginnings, 23 Acapesket Road, East Falmouth, MA 02536

 

Mary Sweeney, Sea Coast Doula
Phone: 978-501-0748 (not currently practicing)

 

Shannon Outchunis, Cape Cod Baby, 59 Mirasol Drive, Bourne, MA 02532
Phone: 719-695-2267; https://www.capecod.baby

 

Leimary Morales Llopiz, New Bedford Massachusetts Circle of Life Doulas.com, Trauma and Grief Specialist
Phone: 774-320-4799; circleoflifedoulas@gmail.com

 

Yoandig DelRio, Bilingual Doula
Professional Photographer, Facebook and Instagram
Yoan2879@hotmail.com

Sacred Birthing Village – Southcoast New Bedford; Volunteer women to encourage better birth outcomes by providing practical support for women.
Facebook page: Sacredbirthingvillagesouthcoast