THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 8, 2022 Page 7 WALK | FROM PAGE 1 der the umbrella Team Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, which is a group of nine Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services employees that works to fi ght food insecurity through the nonprofit’s Meals on Wheels program. The team will participate in the event through The Commonwealth Program, which gives organizations addressing food insecurity 60 percent of all funds they have raised to support their own hunger relief programs, with the remaining 40 percent applied to Project Bread’s statewide anti-hunger eff ort. As a group, Team Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services aims to raise $1,000 through several personal fitness challenges leading up to event day on which they will walk together in the organization’s neighborhood. Lamb’s goal is to run 100 miles. As of April 4, Lamb has clocked 25.04 miles. “We recently surveyed our Meals on Wheels Clients and just under half of them said they would have a shortage of food without the program as roughly three-quarters said it provides their main meal for each day,” said Lamb, who is the Outreach and Community Relations director for Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services. “Food access for older seniors has been a huge concern during the pandemic. Luckily, our service areas and my hometown all responded to the increased need through donations, community fridges and the like. The Walk for Hunger off ers an additional way for my team of colleagues to get together and fi ght food insecurity in Massachusetts.” Money raised through the virtual Walk for Hunger is funding Project Bread’s urgent mission to ensure kids have reliable access to food, to directly help individuals and families and to advocate at the state and federal levels for expedited and effi cient relief for those in need. Walk funds are also supporting community organizations, like Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, that are helping people access food locally and ensuring communities have the resources necessary to respond to the hunger crisis now and over the long road to recovery ahead. In 2021, 28 nonprofi ts participated in The Commonwealth Program and raised more than $165,000 to support their own work. “Our walk community always inspires us. In the early days of the pandemic, we weren’t sure what would happen. The people of Massachusetts showed up for us in a big way – almost immediately. From sewing and sellClassifieds Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $2,100 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). 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I think Massachusetts is a state that takes care of its own and people just understood how important it was,” said Project Bread Director of Development Alexa Drolette. “We were honored that the event raised over $1 million last year, and we’re looking for another great show of support on May 1.” This year’s event will include virtual programming with McAleer and elected officials, as well as walkers and volunteers posting and sharing their experiences along their neighborhood routes and why they are walking to help end hunger. Families with kids, individuals and teams of corporate employees are encouraged to fi nd creative ways to connect virtually and fundraise together. To register as a virtual participant for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, or to support a walker or team, visit projectbread.org/ walk or call 617-723-5000. There is no registration fee or fundraising minimum to participate, although a $250 minimum goal is suggested. Participants who raise $500 or more are recognized as Heart and Sole walkers and receive access to personalized fundraising support, exclusive event gear and invitations to events. People experiencing food insecurity should call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333, which provides confi dential, free assistance getting connected to a variety of food resources in 180 languages and for the hearing impaired. Counselors can prescreen families and help them to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Learn more at www.projectbread.org/ get-help. Hall Rentals Available Excellent rates Call 781-324-9570 Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS!
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