THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025 Page 9 The Rumney Marsh Academy provided a summer home for the First Congregational Church food pantry; however, school opens next week. (Courtesy photos, Director Wendy Baur) Buck, called the pantry “an essential component of food access in Revere,” citing a mold concern in the church until repairs were complete. Rumney Marsh Academy custodian DeDe Cann said the school will miss them using the space. “They’re good people,” Cann said. “They work hard.” Rumney Marsh Academy A summer fi re caused a signifi cant fl ood in the First Congregational Church basement. custodian Jamie Nelson said the school will always have their back if anything happens, such as another natural disaster. “Having them here has been great, and it’s for a good cause,” Nelson said. Revere Public Schools Facilities and Maintenance Director Carl Svendsen complimented his custodians for going above and beyond their job description. “They’re well-oiled machines,” Svendsen said. “They only had to open and close the school, but they stayed and helped out each shift.” Revere High School senior Christian Flores said it was nostalgic serving at the pantry where he attended middle school. Flores plans to help out at the church as well. Food pantry volunteer Stephen Damiano, a ward 4 school committee candidate, wants to thank the city, the health department, the Department of Public Works and Rumney Marsh Academy, along with every volunteer and neighbor who pitched in to help set up, keep operations running and bring the pantry back to home base. “It’s been a real community eff ort,” Damiano said. “I’m grateful to have been a part of it.” 617-275-0700 916 Broadway, Everett, MA BUSINESS HOURS Mon - Thurs 1:00 PM-10:00 PM Fri & Sat 12:00 PM-10:30 PM Sunday 12:00 PM-10:00 PM www.cajuncorner916.com
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