By Beth David, Editor
The Fairhaven Recreation Department held its annual Family Bingo Night and Food Drive on 11/5/26, and collected a whopping 537 pounds of food for the Shepherd’s Pantry.
The free night had 150 participants of all ages join in on the fun, including free pizza and punch, baked goodies, prizes, and ten games of bingo.
“The event was a tremendous success, with 150 participants joining us for an evening of Bingo, food, prizes, and community fun,” wrote Bernadette Barreira, Recreation Director, in an email. “Attendance increased by 60 people compared with last year, and the generosity of our Rec Center community was incredible.”
Participants beat the 300-pound food donation goal by 237 pounds, nearly 270 pounds more than last year.
“We were also fortunate to have the support of members of the Fairhaven Select Board. Select Board Chair Andrew Romano generously covered the cost of the pizza for the evening, while Select Board Vice Chair Natalie Mello contributed toward the cookies and brownies, brought canned goods, joined us for the event, and helped call one of the Bingo games,” she said.
The Rec Center’s five-time Member of the Month, Rick Spoor, join in the fun a special guest Bingo caller
“Rick has been a wonderful supporter of the Rec Center,” wote Ms. Barreira. “And it was great to have him take part in such a special community evening.”
The evening was also made possible through the generosity of many local businesses and community partners who donated prizes, food, or other support: Roots + Daisies Beauty Parlor, SOCO Tavern, The Armoury Wargames & Hobbies, K&A Creations, Mrs. Jackson Freshly Baked Goods, The Nook, Dorothy Cox Chocolates, Acushnet Creamery, McGraw’s Back Porch Ice Cream, Riccardi’s Italian Restaurant, Farm2Cup, Four Paws Up Bakery & Boutique, Main Street Scoops, Traveler’s Alehouse, Kinder Motion and Dance of New England, The Potting Bench Florist.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, donated food, supported the event, and helped make the evening such a success,” wrote Ms. Barreira. “It was wonderful to see so many families and community members come together for a fun night while also supporting the Good Shepherd’s Pantry.”
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- Fairhaven Recreation volunteer, Rick Spoor, calls the numbers during the annual Family Bingo night at the Rec Center on 11/5/26. Submitted photo.
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- Some of the 150 participants of all ages listen for their numbers at the Fairhaven Recreation Department’s annual Family Bingo night at the Rec Center on 11/5/26. Submitted photo..
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- Volunteers help collect 537 pounds of food at the Fairhaven Recreation Department’s annual Family Bingo night at the Rec Center on 11/5/26. Submitted photo.
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