THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, March 27, 2020 Page 17 SOUNDS| from page 16 most prudent approach. Should circumstances change dramatically before Memorial Day, we will revisit and reconsider appropriate ceremonies to remember our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this most difficult time.” Food pantry still open The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will continue to remain open on Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. despite concerns over COVID-19. But they have made adjustments to protect their core of volunteers and the needy people who receive the food. “For the protection of our volunteers & clients, and to limit personal contact & crowding/gathering, the food pantry has been distributing pre-bagged groceries,” says Wendy Reed, Clerk of the Saugus Board of Selectmen, who also oversees the operation of the all-volunteer food pantry. “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.” The food pantry is in the basement of the Cliftondale Congregational Church at 50 Essex St. in Saugus. Taking care of hungry students Healthy Students–Healthy Saugus (HS2) volunteers vow that no Saugus children will go hungry during this national emergency. They have also had to make adjustments in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak since the closure of Saugus Public Schools. HS2 is now assisting all students in the Saugus Public Schools with grab-n-go meals. The volunteers are not bagging up food weekly as before in order to maintain the social distancing recommendations. USDA has approved waivers to allow schools where at least 50 percent of students are eligible for free or reduced priced meals to continue providing meals to students if the school closes. Saugus is just shy of that 50 percent requirement. Any student can go to Saugus High School on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10 a.m. and noon to obtain breakfast and lunch. Students are fed for five days and will receive two breakfast meals and two lunch meals on Mondays and Wednesdays. It is still uncertain as to how long volunteers will provide this service. Anyone who would like to help can send donations online or by mail: https://givebutter.com/HealthyStudentsHealthySaugus Checks can be mailed directly to: Salem Five C/O Healthy Students– Healthy Saugus 855-5 Broadway Saugus, MA 01906 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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