THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 20, 2024 Page 7 Everett Kiwanis donates over 3400 meals to City of Everett’s food pantry E verett Kiwanis along with the Medford and Chelsea Kiwanis Clubs recently cosponsored a meal assembly event in partnership with End Hunger New England and a grant from Kiwanis Foundation of New England. In total, the group assembled over 10,000 servings of easy-to-prepare nutritious meal kits for those in need. Everett Kiwanis donated their portion of the meals to the City of Everett’s food pantry that is operated out of the Connolly Center. Pictured are Everett Kiwanis President Fred Capone, Secretary Matt Alphen and past Lt. Governor John Mattuchio along with Everett Key Club members; all helped prepare the meals. (Photos courtesy of Everett Kiwanis Club) Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Pictured are Kiwanis President Fred Capone, President-Elect Pat Roberto, Past Lt. Governor John Mattuchio and member Elaine Monge, who is also the Human Resources Director at Everett Public Schools, donating over 3,400 meals to the City of Everett’s food pantry. Dr. Priti Amlani DiDomenico Secures Critical Food Security Funding in State Budget Special to The Advocate T his summer, Senator Sal DiDomenico and his colleagues in the legislature enacted a $58 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025. This budget was a victory for families and working people in his district and throughout the Commonwealth. Senator DiDomenico was especially proud to secure his amendments and priorities that invest significantly in food security programs throughout Massachusetts. Senator DiDomenico ensured that $42 million that was included for food services in the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFAP). DiDomenico also secured $250,000 in additional funding for the program’s operations services. For the fourth time since 2020, DiDomenico helped secure a 10% increase in cash benefits for low-income families. Because of these increases, low-income families, older residents, and individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts receive around $100-$200 more each month in cash assistance benefits than they would have gotten without these historic investments. This will help countless people in need afford basic necessities like food, housing, and healthcare for themselves and their families. DiDomenico’s longtime priority, Universal School Meals, was fully funded again with a $170 million investment. The Hunger Free Campus Initiative was provided a $500,000 investment. DiDomenico has once again supported this important program priority that helps eliminate food insecurity on college campuses. $15 million was secured for the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP). Senator DiDomenico has ensured funding for this program which helps families buy healthy, local fruits and vegetables from farm vendors across the state. Senator DiDomenico also advocated for the inclusion of $15 million for Food Security Infrastructure Grants. These grants ensure that individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth have access to food, with a special focus on food that is produced locally. “I couldn’t be prouder to have helped secure these investments which will assist people in need keep food on their table so they can survive and thrive in our state,” said Senator Sal DiDomenico. “It is my highest priority to ensure people all over my district and throughout the Commonwealth never have to worry about their next meal. These programs will go a long way towards eliminating hunger in our state.” Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After
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