THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020 Page 5 Kiwanis donates $5,000 to Bread of Life and Grace Food Pantry By Christopher Roberson W ith the holidays just around the corner, Bread of Life and Grace Food Pantry recently received donations of $2,500 from the Kiwanis Club of Everett thanks to the monies raised for the annual 5K Walk for Ersilia. “The Bread of Life is so grateful for this donation,” said Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, the organization’s executive director, as the gifts were presented on November 17. She said the money will help to continue funding for the Backpack Nutrition Project that was launched in November 2019. Snyder Stelmack also said the donations are a “great tribute” to Kiwanian Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo, who passed away in December 2018. Matarazzo’s family also expressed their gratitude for the donations. “We are grateful for the impact this fund has had on our community, and we pray and hope to continue these efforts this year and many more years to come,” said Amata Matarazzo. “We know Ersilia is smiling from ear to ear knowing that we are continuing to Bread of Life and Grace Food Pantry recently received checks for $2,500 from the Kiwanis Club of Everett to aid in their ongoing efforts to care for Everett’s needy families. Pictured representing the Matarazzo and Cataldo family are Giuseppe and Elvira Cataldo – Ersilia’s parents – presenting the check to Grace Food Pantry Director Irene Cardillo, with Maria Pagliuca, Gina Maniscalco and Amata Matarazzo. Representing the Everett Kiwanis Club was President James Mitchell with Kiwanis Board of Directors and Officers John Mattuchio, Marlene Zizza, Gianna D’Angelo-Dunn, Fred Capone, Joanne Gregory and Stephanie Martins. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson) help keep her memory alive by doing what she always loved to do and that’s helping people in need. Especially with the holiday season nearing, we hope this will help lots of people in need. Of course, this would not be possible without the continuous show of love and support from family, friends and the community.” Kiwanis President James Mitchell said the club raised $20,000 during the second annual 5K Walk for Ersilia, which was held on October 3. “Kids need Kiwanis, now more than ever before, and Bread of Life and Grace Food Pantry are great examples of how our club can meet the needs in our community,” he said. “These two worthy institutions feed the needy families of Everett throughout the year, and it’s an honor to help those who help feed Everett’s families.” The Kiwanis Club of Everett operates various annual local projects to benefit children, including Thanksgiving turkey dinners donated by member Carl Penta of McKinnon’s Supermarket in Everett and Christmas Angel Tree gift cards as well as hats and mittens for students. “Annually the Kiwanis Club of Everett hosts a number of fundraisers, including the Kiwanis Pasta Supper, the Frank E. 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