Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 13, 2024 Congresswoman Clark visits Malden's ABCD Head Start, Bread of Life’s Food Pantry ahead of the holiday L ast week Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Fifth District of Massachusetts) visited the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Head Start in Malden to discuss the program’s transformative impact on local families and the need to defend this program from Republican budget cuts under of the Malden community and thanked volunteers for collecting, cooking and distributing turkeys to families in need this Thanksgiving. “Malden’s ABCD Head Start and Bread of Life Food Pantry are essential lifelines for MA-5 residents — providing nourishment and educational support Democratic Whip Katherine Clark is shown with children from ABCD Head Start in Malden last week.(Photos Courtesy Whip Clark’s Office) Democratic Whip Katherine Clark is shown speaking with Gabriella Snyder Stelmack Executive Director during a visit to Bread of Life food pantry last week. the new Trump administration. She also visited the Bread of Life Food Pantry for a tour of its new Eastern Avenue facility. There, she spoke with staff about their work to meet the growing needs for our kids and families,” said Whip Clark. “It is an honor to call these two vital organizations my partners as we work to make life easier for Bay Staters. Together, we will keep striving to ensure that families are provided for, children are cared for, and that opportunities are accessible to everyone.” ABCD President/CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler believes that Whip Clark’s efforts to protect Head Start help children to be prepared for school, and support families’ ability to work and the community’s ability to thrive, which are invaluable. “Head Start is a lifeline for children and families, with proven results,” she said. “We are truly thankful for Congresswoman Clark’s local and national leadership on behalf of ABCD’s Malden Head Start, our 28 other centers serving 2,000 children, and for children nationwide.” “Bread of Life is grateful for the commitment and advocacy of Whip Clark on behalf of food security so we can continue to provide food for thousands of families and senior citizens in our area,” said Bread of Life Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack. Malden Public Library showcases the artwork of Gurleen Anand in December G urleen Anand is the featured artist for the month of December and the library will be hosting an Artist Reception on Monday December 16, from 6-7 p.m., and everyone is welcome to attend. Gurleen Anand is a certiMARCHETTI CORP. 46 Years of Excellence!! 1978-2024 Regular Unleaded $2.839 Mid Unleaded $3.379 Super $3.479 Diesel Fuel $3.279 Gift Available! Hours: Monday thru Friday 6 AM to 7 PM / Saturdays 7 AM to 5 PM / Sundays 9 AM to 5 PM HEATING OIL ULS $4.759 $2.95 9 DEF Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! 24-Hour Burner Service Open an account and order online at: fied art healer from the University of Florida and resides in Malden. Throughout her career, she has worked in the field of creativity and innovation. Anand works with a variety of mediums, to create art centered around mindfulness and recovery. She uses art therapy to help individuals heal and she hopes to use her art as a way to bring people of various backgrounds and works of life together. FLEET Prices subject to change
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