Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 30, 2023 Malden Public Schools Summer Eats Program kicks off with barbeque T he Summer Eats Program, coordinated by the Malden Public Schools Food Service Department, in collaboration with the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and Project Bread, kicked off with a free barbeque at the Courtyard of Malden High School recently, with over 250 in attendance. Mayor Gary Christenson was on hand for the event, manning the grill and helping serve hot dogs and hamburgers for the whole shift. Malden Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Toni Mertz was also on hand, pointing out that the MPS Food Truck will be in use all summer at mobile locations at the city's parks, primarily, to distribute free lunches to all who would like to take advantage of the program. Representatives of the Malden Police Department, Malden Fire Department and Cataldo ambulance were also on hand to invite children to sit inside the various vehicles and use the sirens. A free "make your own slush" truck and a popular petting zoo were also part of the big event. Free lunches begin on Wednesday. July 5 and continue weekdays during the summer. Go to maldenps.org or projectbread.org/summer eats for more information. MAYOR JOINS THE CREW— Mayor Gary Christenson joined the Food Service Crew and Malden Police to help prepare, grill and serve the food at the Summer Eats Program Kickoff Barbeque. (Advocate Photos) FAMILY LUNCH DATE— A family day at the barbeque for these Malden residents. TOUCH A TRUCK— Malden Firefighter Martin Cahill and his colleagues were on hand for a "Touch a Truck" portion of the event. GOOD RESOURCES— Malden Public Schools resource offi cers from Malden Police Sgt. Rob O'Brien, left, and Connor Cloherty, right. were on hand at the barbeque. GAMING DISTRICT MALDEN GAMING DISTRICT check us out at BABY BOY— One of the youngest attendees is all set for summer. HOT DIGGETY DOG! — Malden Mayor Gary Christenson helps serve hot dogs at the event. P www.MaldenGamingDistrict.com Questing, Billiards, Bouldering, e-Sports, VR, Room Escapes, Karaoke and Magic, plus many great restaurants, shops, and breweries all in Malden Center! HAVE A GREAT DAY! — Malden High House Principal Ewald Charles and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Toni Mertz were having a blast at the barbeque. SUNSHINE KIDS— Fr ee sunglasses for all was part of the Summer Eats kickoff .
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