THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 28, 2024 Page 3 SUMMER EATS program officially kicks off in Malden with celebration Games, lunch and treats for families launches program; free lunch sites available citywide beginning Monday, July 1 By Steve Freker A nother summer of free meals for Malden youths kicked off Monday with a celebration which included games, food, treats and a lot of fun. SUMMER EATS is back for another season, sponsored by Project Bread and the Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in conjunction with the Malden Public Schools Food Services Department. The program officially kicked off with a celebration at Malden High School’s Courtyard – where games were held for the kids – and in the MHS cafeteria. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson joined staff from Malden Food Services and Project Bread to welcome kids and their families to the kickoff event. Free summer meals will be served in Malden – Monday through Friday – from July 1 through August 16. The meals are free for all kids & teens 18 years old & younger, at the following sites and times: ❖ MacDonald Stadium (breakfast: 7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m.; lunch: 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) ❖Lincoln Commons (lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) ❖Malden High School in rear on Prescott Street, beside CVS (lunch: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) ❖Coytemore Lea Park, Pool Summer eats clip art (lunch: 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m.) ❖Trafton Park (lunch: 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.) CELEBRATION| SEE PAGE 4 BUBBLICIOUS! The bubble maker machine was popular with the kids at the SUMMER EATS kickoff event. (Advocate Photos) Mayor Gary Christenson was on hand for the SUMMER EATS kickoff event and played some games of Zenga with the kids. (Advocate Photos) Saving Should Be Easy. Everett Bank’s 24-Month CD Makes It Simple. Get a worry-free 5.0% APY 24-Month CD, the perfect solution to build your savings and watch it grow. If you need flexibility, our 24-Month CD even makes a great IRA option. Great rates and peace of mind all in one CD from Everett Bank. Visit EverettBank.com to open an account online today! There’s Every Bank. Then There’s *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Member FDIC | Member DIF
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