THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020 Page 7 FREE LUNCH | FROM PAGE 1 erty line. “Without a crisis like this food security is an issue; there’s a kid right now going hungry,” said Parker. “There’s some challenges out there, real challenges.” Parker also said Everett is considered to be a food swamp, which is defined as an area where “fast food and junk food outlets inundate healthy alternatives,” according to the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut. Although there is a Stop & Shop on Revere Beach Parkway, Parker said the supermarket is not easily accessible for residents who do not have cars. “It’s on the other side of town, it’s practically in Chelsea,” he said. Lunch service will be provided Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. until April 17 with the exception Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani, Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie Martins and Ward 5 School Committee Member Marcony Almeida-Barros (shown at right) joined cafeteria employees on March 16 to begin handing out free lunches at Everett High School. of Good Friday, April 10. In addition to students enrolled in the Everett Public Schools, the service is also available to students enrolled at Saint Anthony’s School. Laila Martignago, a first grade student at the Webster School, and Ederson Martignago Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Everett High School senior Daniel Dadi Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507 Pedro Greene (left) and Everett High School graduate Gil Souza
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