THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021 Page 5 DiDomenico secures $18.9M for food security in Senate ARPA bill S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico recently reported that after he spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of his two amendments that would address food insecurity in the Commonwealth, both amendments – totaling $18.9 million – passed the Senate during the debate of S.2564, An Act relative to immediate COVID-19 recovery needs. This bill outlines a $3.66 billion spending plan investing into key economic sectors in the Commonwealth, such as housing, workforce development, schools and health care systems, using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and FY21 state revenue surplus funds. DiDomenico’s amendments secure millions in funding for food security organizations in the Commonwealth. Specifically, one of his amendments Sal DiDomenico State Senator supplies The Greater Boston Food Bank with $17 million to use for a multifaceted investment in infrastructure so that they can continue to meet the needs of food-insecure residents in the Greater Boston area, especially his communities of Everett and Chelsea. DiDomenico’s second amendment provides Project Bread with $1.92 million to connect eligible and unenrolled Massachusetts residents with federal nutrition programs, such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through expanded outreach by means of a multifaceted effort, including statewide expanded outreach, increased community engagement, and marketing and promotion campaigns. Even before COVID-19, there has been an epidemic around food security in the country and in the Commonwealth. At one point during the pandemic, Massachusetts had the highest increase in percentage of people facing food insecurity during the pandemic – going from 8.4 percent of households to 19.6 percent, highest among Black, Indigenous, and People E Club celebrates 50th year T of Color (BIPOC) households and homes with children. DiDomenico spoke on the significance of the work that organizations such as Project Bread and The Greater Boston Food Bank do throughout the Commonwealth. “Residents throughout my district and the Commonwealth relied on food and services provided by the Greater Boston Food Bank and Project Bread during the pandemic,” said DiDomenico. “They have been a lifeline for so many people and I am happy to secure this additional funding so they can continue this important work in our communities.” The Massachusetts House of Representatives had passed a version of An Act relative to immediate COVID-19 recovery needs on November 2, 2021. The Senate version of this bill (including DiDomenico’s food security amendments) must be reconciled with the House’s version. On November 15 the House and Senate appointed Conference Committees to reconcile the differences in the versions. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation he E Club is celebrating its 50th year. Our 50th dinner will be held on Saturday, November 27. We would like many E Club alumni and members to attend as well as anyone who would like to be there to help us celebrate the students at Everett High School. We have given out $34,000 in scholarships. Let’s keep the ball rolling, Crimson Tide. Paul Perillo will be our main speaker. Perillo started his sports career at Everett High School in baseball and later continued as Captain for Boston University. He covered sports for the Boston Herald for 11 years before being offered a job with the Patriots – the job offer of a lifetime. He has now been with the Patriots as a writer and spokesperson on WEEI, for 21 years. Tickets to the dinner are $60 and can be purchased on our website at www.eclubofeLETTER | FROM PAGE 4 vote was counted, and every precaution was taken to maintain voting integrity. Finally, we want to express our gratitude to the staff of the Elections Office and City Clerk’s office, who make our jobs so much easier with the outstanding work they perform in the lead up to the elections. They put in countless hours preparing all the necessary materials, assisting the candidates, and responding to ber so we can contact you if we have any questions. * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Paul Perillo will be the main speaker at the E Club’s 50th anniversary dinner on November 27. (Courtesy Photo) verett.com or you can send a check to our PO Box: PO Box 490135, Everett, MA 02149. If you are purchasing for more than one person, please tell us how many. Please include your name and phone numinquiries from the public. It is impossible to put into words the amount of work involved and how thankful we are to them for their commitment. Congratulations to all for a job well done! Election Commissioners Brian McCarthy Patti Cheever Lucy Pineda Sincerely, Danielle Pietrantonio Director of Elections
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