Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020 Volunteers pitch in for food pantry dependents By Tara Vocino A pproximately 500 guests lined the streets of downtown Everett on Saturday morning in a grab-and-go Grace Food Pantry & Outreach, made possible by several volunteers, including police officers, city councillors, School Committee members, teachers and the Cambridge Health Alliance. According to Grace Food Pantry & Outreach founder Rich DelRossi, the Christian food pantry was created to honor the memory of his wife, Cheryl, and now serves 3,000 people per month in Everett. “It’s therapeutic to be here under these circumstances,” Police Chief Steven Mazzie said. “It makes me feel good that five of my officers are donating their time.” Police Officer Robert Hall said it’s not about them volunteering; rather about the people they are helping. He and his officers helped direct traffic, as the line stretched down Church and Liberty streets. Albert Parlin Elementary School social studies teacher Stacy Schiavo, who has been VOLUNTEERS | SEE PAGE 14 Roommates Camila Souza and Suely Cardona thanked the councillors, School Committee members, teachers, police officers, food donors, and Cambridge Health Alliance staff who put themselves at risk, according to Everett Grace Food Pantry & Outreach founder Rich DelRossi. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Volunteers unload boxes of food, donated by the Greater Boston Food Pantry and Trader Joe’s. Everett Police Officer Richard Connor, volunteer Aaron Connor, 10, Police Officer Kenny Kelley, Police Chief Steven Mazzie, Police Officer Jimmy Mason, and Police Officer Robert Hall voluntarily directed traffic and crowd control during Saturday’s event at Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry. Ward 5 School Committee member Marcony Barros translated in Portuguese for first- time guest Patricia Coelho, who came because she’s not working. COVID-19 Notice PARK CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...... Stay at Home All Parks in the City of Everett are CLOSED at this time. Walking and bike trails remain open but you must maintain social distancing. No basketball, hockey or any group activity is allowed in Everett Parks Please do your part in helping to stop the spread of this virus by not gathering in parks. . Social Distance 6 feet apart
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