Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 16, 2024 At Long Last, Bread of Life Celebrates Official Grand Opening Metro North Housing Corporation Vice President Larry Gottlieb said they received more than 400 applications for 14 housing units. Mayor Gary Christenson and former Bread of Life President said the housing component will provide 14 individuals with a place that they can call home. Shown from left to right: Pastor Gerry Whetstone, Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian, State Rep. Paul Donato, Bread of Life Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Mayor Gary Christenson and State Rep. Steven Ultrino by the campaign funders sign. Shown from left to right: Dairy Delight employees Joanna Stanton, Abigail Taylor, Bri Stanton and Rashmi KC served ice cream. Bread of Life Board of Directors President Sean Twomey said he can’t wait to see what will happen with the synergies under one roof. The crowd was standing room only. Guests will eat in the dining room shown here. Bread of Life Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack said they had many setbacks, but that the day has finally come. David LaRosa Senatillaka with Eileen Mullen by the outdoor balcony Guests watched a slideshow about amenities that the new facility will offer. Karen Brown displayed a painting by Bread of Life’s first Executive Director, Tom Feagley. Brown’s parents, Francis and Barbara Brown, started Bread of Life. Shown from left to right: Bread of Life Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, supporter Attorney Hank Kezer and Bread of Life Development Director Patty Kelly. It was an all-out celebration after 10 years of waiting during Sunday’s reopening of the Bread of Life food pantry and consolidation of programs “under one roof.” (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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