YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS ONLINE. SCAN HERE! Vol. 35, No.17 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net Free Every Friday First Congregational Church of Revere Food Pantry hits the pavement for Project Bread’s 57th O n May 4, First Congregational Church of Revere will step up for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger. For the seventh consecutive year, the Revere-based nonprofi t group will raise money to support statewide food security through the Commonwealth Program. The Commonwealth gives organizations addressing food insecurity 60% of all funds they raise to support their own hunger relief programs, with the remaining 40% applied to Project Bread’s statewide food security eff orts. 781-286-8500 Friday, April 25, 2025 Walk for Hunger Revere nonprofi t group raises money for statewide hunger relief Special to Th e Advocate The Walk for Hunger, Project Bread’s fl agship community fundraiser, brings together a diverse community dedicated to ensuring food security across the state. The celebration is set for Sunday, May 4, at 9 a.m. and will feature FOOD PANTRY | SEE Page 2 Candidate Joanne McKenna Announces for At-Large Seat on City Council By Th e Advocate W ard 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna has launched her campaign for Councillorat-Large. McKenna has represented Beachmont since 2015 when she won the Ward 1 seat on the City Council in a special election. “I’m a Beachmont girl but I love Revere. I was born here — I live in the house I grew up in and I’ll die here. I’ll never leave.” McKenna said she now Members of First Congregational Church of Revere from 2024’s Walk for Hunger. (Courtesy photo) Point of Pines Beach Assoc. Kicks Off Beach Season with Annual Easter Egg Hunt wants to advocate for the entire city rather than one section. And she has already been at work at that. During the past decade, she has sponsored or cosponsored 17 ordinances that have had an impact on the entire city, she said during a telephone interview with The Revere Advocate. She mentioned banning singleuse plastic bags, billboards and 5G antennas as some of her many accomplishments. A former Revere High arts teacher with 30 years of teaching experience under her belt, McKenna knows many in Revere on a fi rst-name basis. Her love for the city is exceeded only by her satisfaction in helping residents overcome obstacles and solve problems. “My passion is people. It’s always been about helping people,” she said. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna is shown greeting a packed DeMaino’s Restaurant during her recent campaign kickoff . (Advocate photo) A self-professed “tree hugger,” McKenna has been out front on local environmental issues. She is committed to protecting Revere’s coastline, waterways and wildlife, which she sees as essential elements that make Revere unique and beautiful. Her latest battle is protecting Sales Creek from the encroachment of local businesses. She has worked with Elle Baker on commissioning an environmental study to alleviate Pearl Avenue and surrounding streets from chronic flooding. And she has been supporting the ELECTION | SEE Page 11 HOPPIN’ HOLIDAY FUN: Ward 5 Councillor and POPBA President Angela Guarino-Sawaya joined the Easter Bunny and local residents for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. See page 6 for photo highlights.
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