THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2023 Page 23 CHURCH | FROM Page 5 ing the transition, and those interested in volunteering can sign up at www.revere.org/volunteer or call First Congregational Church at 781-284-4158. In eff orts to gain interest for volunteers, the Revere Health and Human Services Department is hosting a Day of Service for City of Revere employees to help make the transition from the Food Hub to the Church the last week of March 2023. “When COVID-19 first broke out, our church was overwhelmed with the needs of the food insecure,” said Pastor Tim Bogertman. “The lines stretched from our church’s front door all the way down to the Revere High School parking lot! On top of that, we were concerned about the safety of our volunteers and their exposure to the virus. At that time, the City of Revere stepped in to help us. They relocated us to the temporary location of the Rumney Marsh Academy, and eventually we were moved to our current location at 200 Winthrop Ave. The Mayor’s staff and the City of Revere’s Community Health and Engagement Department partnered with us and provided staff support, fi nancial aid, and other areas of need.” While the Food Pantry has been operating out of 200 Winthrop Ave., a larger vision for the Food Hub and subsequent construction on the building has initiated the need to bring the Food Pantry Distribution back to its original location at First Congregational Church. The distribution will continue to occur on Wednesdays from 6:15–8:00 p.m. However, instead of a drive-thru operation, starting April 5 the Food Pantry will move to a walk-up distribution service. Clients of the Food Pantry will be able to park in two parking lots close to First Congregational Church: • Immaculate Conception’s parking lot (133 Beach St.) • Central Avenue Municipal parking lot It is very important for clients to park only in these two designated locations to ensure the safety of residents and volunteers and the continued ability for the Church to operate. It is also very important for clients to remember to only come during their assigned week that corresponds to the fi rst letter of their last name. This system will continue to be in place after the change of location. If a client has any questions about what week they can attend, please contact the church offi ce at 781-284-4158. “As a church, we are grateful for the support that Mayor Arrigo and the city has shown us during the unprecedented times we faced during the heights of COVID,” said Pastor Tim Bogertman. Just Listed! 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As always, we are deeply invested in the community, and look forward to helping Revere thrive.” The City of Revere and First Congregational Church are asking residents to sign up to volunteer at www.revere.org/volunteer. Additional volunteers are needed for the following duties: • Loading and unloading pallets of food (daytime hours) • Bagging food (daytime and evening hours) • Assisting with the distribution on Wednesday evenings • Traffi c Control on Wednesday evenings agreement Under Unde Under ag er e ment
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