Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 7, 2026 Mayor Van Campen Encourages Families to Take Advantage of Free Summer Meals for Everett Youth Free meals available at six locations across Everett for children and teens all summer long Special to The Advocate M ayor Robert J. Van Campen is encouraging Everett families to take advantage of the Summer Eats Program, which provides free, nutritious meals to all children and teens ages 18 and under throughout the summer. The program, coordinated by Project Bread in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and local meal providers, helps ensure children have access to healthy meals while school is out of session. In Everett, the Mystic Valley YMCA coordinates the City’s six Summer Eats meal sites, making free weekday meals available in neighborhoods across the community. No registration, identification, or application is required. “Every child deserves access to healthy meals, especially during the summer months when school is out of session,” said Mayor Van Campen. “The Summer Eats Program is an incredible resource for Everett families, and I’m grateful to Project Bread and the Mystic Valley YMCA for helping bring this program to our community. Together, we’re making sure kids and teens don’t go hungry this summer.” Meals must be eaten on site and are available Monday through Friday at the following Everett locations: Glendale Park (Elm Street & Ferry Street) – 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Meadows (Tufts AveAluminum Aluminum Everett Supplies 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding Decks • • •Carpentry Work •Decks • Replacement Windows Carpentry Work • • • Fully Insured Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Free Estimates Fully Licensed • Roong •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roong Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! nue) – 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Big Florence (1 Florence Street) – 11:20 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Little Florence (Florence Street & Nichols Street) – 11:25 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Staff Sgt. Day Park (68 Lexington Street) – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Swan Street Park (Swan Street & Tappan Street) – 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Summer Eats helps children stay fueled throughout the summer while giving families one less thing to worry about. The program also encourages kids to get outside, stay active, and connect with their community. For more information about Summer Eats locations across Massachusetts, visit Project Bread’s Summer Eats website by scanning the QR code or call the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. Summer is Here!
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