Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 19, 2020 Everett surpasses 500,000 pounds in food distribution effort Volunteer Jack D’Arrigo of Everett. (Photos Courtesy of the City of Everett) Christopher Robinson of Encore Boston Harbor. Volunteers worked feverishly to keep up with the line of cars on Chelsea Street. Mayor Carlo DeMaria (right) speaks with Everett volunteer Vico Naimo. (Advocate Photo by Christopher Roberson) By Christopher Roberson Volunteer Catarina Patterson of Everett. Volunteer Calvin Braxton of Everett. ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS...Welcome to this 4 bdrm. Cape w/circular driveway and attached garage that sits on a corner lot located just outside Cliftondale Sq. 1st flr. offers master bdrm. along w/an additional bdrm. and updated bath, fireplace living rm. w/hrdwd. flooring, eat-in kit. leading to 31’ family rm./dining rm. addition w/sliders to a bright sunroom w/skylights and wood stove overlooking fenced in yard. 2nd flr. offers 2 additional bdrms. w/built in drawers and storage, second bathroom in lower level. This handicap accessible home offers many updates such as newer roof and windows, updated plumbing and electric plus cent. air and alarm system. HUGE 40 ft. detached gar. w/a 12 ft. wide x 14 ft. high electric door. Offered at $499,000 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com D espite being throttled by the COVID-19 pandemic, the city has not wavered in its food distribution eff ort, exceeding half a million pounds in donated food items over the past 14 weeks. Mayor Carlo DeMaria visited the Connolly Center on June 17 to help volunteers offi cially exceed the milestone of 500,000 pounds – the approximate weight of New York’s Statue of Liberty. “We’re just making sure we’re taking care of our residents during these tough times,” said DeMaria. Rana Wehbe, the city’s health and wellness coordinator, was taken aback by the accomplishment. “It’s just amazing,” she said. Last week alone, approximately 40,000 pounds of food was distributed, according to city offi cials. The Grab and Go Food Pantry serves at least 1,200 residents each week. In addition, food is distributed to senior citizens at Golden Age Circle and the Whitney Lorenti House. With Everett being one of the hardest hit communities in the state, the number of trips to The Greater Boston Food Bank swelled to as many as six trips per week. The city also depends on receiving food from Signature Breads, Garden State Produce, the Brookline Food Coop and the Grace Food Pantry. To assist with the titanic task of weekly distribution, the city has partnered with Breaktime Cafe, the Eliot Family Resource Center, La Comunidad, Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts and the North Shore Evangelical Church.
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