THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 26, 2020 Page 11 Volunteers still needed at Bread of Life to distribute food to neighbors D espite the economy opening up more and more, Bread of Life (BOL) saw the highest number of families ever accessing its Malden food pantry on June 19: 186 families served in two hours. Prior to that, the need for the pantry had peaked at 185 families at the end of April during the height of the pandemic. With the need for food continuing, so is the need for volunteers. “Since the onset of the pandemic, Bread of Life has benefitted from an outpouring of volunteers from the community,” said BOL Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, “But the good news that more and more people are returning to work means that we are losing great volunteers.” Among those still struggling with food insecurity are those waiting to be called back to work, those waiting for unemployment benefits, families self-isolating with the virus, and elderly and disabled residents. Opportunities to volunteer at BOL include the following: Malden Food Pantry: Tuesday through Friday, 12-5 p.m. at 54 Eastern Ave. in Malden. Contact: info@breadoflifemalden. org, 781-397-0404. Everett Food Distribution Grab N Go: Every Thursday, in shifts: • Load truck from 8-10 a.m. at 54 Eastern Ave., Malden • Unload truck from 10 a.m.12 p.m. at Lafayette School, 117 Edith St., Everett • Assemble food bags from 12-3 p.m. at Lafayette School • Give out groceries from 3-5 p.m. at Lafayette School • Clean up and load truck from 5-6 p.m. at Lafayette School • Unload and shelve food from 6-8 p.m. at 54 Eastern Ave., Malden Contact: tcandidobol@gmail. com, 781-281-8302. Grocery Delivery Program to senior citizens, disabled and self-isolating residents: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ MALDEN BOARD OF APPEAL PUBLIC HEARING The Malden Board of Appeal will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada), via remote hearing on Petition 20-004 by Scott M. Fitzpatrick on behalf of 10-16 Greenwood Court, LLC, for a variance of MCC 12.16.010 and 12.20.040 E Chapter 12 of the Revised Ordinances of 2020 as amended of the City for Malden. Formerly known as Sections 400.1.6.1, and 500.4.5 Chapter 12, of the Revised Ordinances of 1991 as Amended of the City of Malden, Namely Dimensional Controls and Screening Requirements to construct an Off street Parking facility, As per plans #CMID-032572-2020 at the property known as and numbered 11 Cross Street, Malden, MA and also known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID #078-354-410 The hearing will be hosted by the City of Malden on Zoom and will be accessible to members of the public who are invited to attend and provide comments via remote participation by accessing the following link and/or telephone: Internet Link: https://zoom.us/j/96860868824?pwd=Qm1Lc3I1UXU5OE05ZGdvRWU3NDJWQT09 Webinar ID 968 6086 8824 Password: 277685 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799, 99650222676#,#,677510# or +19294362866, 99650222676#,#,677510# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 436 2866 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acNcTcik5k Additional information, Petition & plans available for public review in Office of Assessor, 110 Pleasant St., 3rd floor. Malden MA or online at www.cityofmalden.org or https://permits.cityofmalden.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService By: James O’Brien Chairman June 19 & 26, 2020 day at 54 Eastern Ave. in Malden: • Prep grocery orders from 12-4 p.m. • Deliver groceries from 3:306:30 p.m. Contact: delivery@breadoflifemalden.org Former BOL Director Tom Feagley spoke with some BOL volunteers recently to find out what inspired them to get involved. Many expressed the desire to help those in need, saying things like • “I’m not working. School is closed until September. I want to help others in need.” • “I want to make a positive difference. Bread of Life has been doing this as long as I remember.” • “I’m in a position where I am able to do something meaningful to help others.” • “I’ve always worked in social service. It’s part of who I am.” • A teenaged boy who has been volunteering with the pantry for two years said, “I like being part of a team doing good things.” • Many BOL volunteers over the years first came to BOL when they needed help, as this volunteer recalled: “When I struggled to make ends meet a few years ago, Bread of Life kept me and my family afloat. Now I get to do the same for others.” According to BOL Pantry Coordinator McKay Russo, the pantry has been offering as many as 186 free food orders during its twice-weekly distribution. Each contains a minimum of four bags, nearly 40 pounds of quality food – double what the pantry was doing before COVID-19. BOL initiated in March a free grocery delivery service to seniors, disabled and residents who need to self-isolate. Volunteers have delivered to over 500 households in 10 communities. Volunteer Karen Buck said, “Now I benefit from meeting other dedicated people and learning new skills. I am hooked!” Feagley noted: “Although Bread of Life’s income has grown, it has not doubled. The pandemic hit just as they were ramping up their ‘Under One Roof’ capital campaign. The goals are to develop the 54 Eastern Avenue site to include a commercial kitchen, dining room/multi-service hall, storage for food and supplies, walk-in cooler and freezer, and offices. The development includes partnering with the nonprofit Metro North Housing Inc. to build affordable efficiency apartments to house 14 single women and men leaving homelessness.” Katie summed it up best: “I want to give hope.” Feagley commented: “We are living in and through challenging times. Jobs disappear. Schools close. Bills go unpaid. People choose between paying full rent or buying food. Lives can fall apart. Much seems hopeless. Not so at Bread of Life.” For more information visit www.breadoflifemalden.org. A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Same Location * Same Service for 48 Years! 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