THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 20, 2020 Page 17 SOUNDS | from page 16 crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries,” Wendy wrote. “We understand clients may receive items they don’t want or need, but feel this is the best course of action to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. Those in need, even for short term or one-time assistance are encouraged to come. A Shout Out for the food volunteers We didn’t receive any nominations this week for our weekly “Shout Out.” So, we’ll go with an editor’s recommendation or two this week. Let’s have a rousing “Shout Out” this week for Wendy Reed and all of the volunteers of the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry who give freely of themselves each week to help put food on the table of the community’s less fortunate people. They are being recognized this week because they all do God’s work and it’s a blessing that they continue to help so many people, week after week, year after year. At times like this -- when the food pantry may prove to be an even greater resource for the community -- these people deserve plenty of thanks. Speaking of food volunteers, there is another group -- Healthy Students--Healthy Saugus, that deserves praise for what they’re doing. Saugus Public Schools are currently closed for three weeks or more as Saugus, like communities across the country, deal with the Coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile, Saugus Public Schools and Schools Superintendent David DeRuosi, Jr. continues to work even harder with the local churches, the HS2 Board of Directors and several local companies and businesses, along with Wheelabrator Technologies, In.. They are collaborating to make sure there is no interruption in service. Wheelabrator has already donated $2,500 to HS2 this year. The company was also approached about buying Stop & Shop gift cards that will be distributed to families over the next few weeks. “We have been proud to support the efforts of Healthy Students–Healthy Saugus since its inception and recognize the important role it plays in providing students and families the nutrition they need,” said Wheelabrator Market Manager and HS2 board member John Farese. “In times of crisis such as the one we are all living through, it is especially important to ensure that organizations such as HS2 have the necessary resources to avoid any disruption in services. We are happy to do whatever we can to support those efforts,” Farese said. Want to SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 18 Space for Lease 3 Large Rooms, each with Large Walk-in Storage Area. or Aerobics Studio. Located at Route 1 South at Walnut Street. Rollerworld Plaza, Route 1 South, 425 Broadway, Saugus. Call Michelle at: 781-233-9507
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