Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Bread of Life calls on public to join together in ending hunger M ALDEN – September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign led by Feeding America, and The Greater Boston Food Bank is encouraging everyone to take action to end hunger. During the month-long campaign, Bread of Life will be raising awareness and inspiring action in Malden and surrounding communities. Every action counts, whether it’s donating, advocating, volunteering or spreading the word online. “Hunger is not an emergency; unfortunately, it’s a daily lived reality for far too many people in our state with a profound impact on our health and well-being,” says Catherine D’Amato, president and CEO of The Greater Boston Food Bank. “With decreases in hunger-relief programs coming from the federal government, now more than ever we ask for conSenior Center salutes a Centenarian – Millie Doucette – among the 19 August birthdays celebrated T he Senior Center was filled with joy and well-wishes last Friday (Aug. 29) as it hosted its monthly birthday celebration, with the festivities marking a truly special milestone. Seniors gathered to honor Millie Doucette as she celebrated her 100th birthday. The celebration was made possible through the generous sponsorship of Ed and Chris Wawrzynowicz, whose contribution ensured a memorable day for everyone in attendance. Each month the Senior Center likes to recognize the senior birthdays with a collective birthday celebration, usually on the final Friday of the month. Each birthday recipient receives a free pizza lunch, cake, ice cream and a souvenir group photo to take home. If anyone would like to sponsor a birthday in honor of someone special, please stop by the office and let us know. tinued support from our donors, volunteers, and government officials, to help fuel our mission to end hunger here in Eastern Massachusetts.” According to The Greater Boston Food Bank’s annual statewide study on food insecurity, conducted in collaboration with Mass General Brigham, 1 in 3 Massachusetts adults experienced food insecurity in 2024. Bread of Life is providing food every month for about 9,000 individuals from Malden, Everett and surrounding communities. “As many more of our neighbors will struggle with the coming decreases in federal help, the burden of assisting them will fall heavily on the private sector, on nonprofits like BOL, on individuals, churches and other faith communities, businesses and civic organizations,” says Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Executive Director of Bread of Life. “We are counting on our community, which has always been rock-solid, to help us meet the challenge through food donations, financial support, volunteer efforts and advocacy!” Together, we have the power to end hunger. Learn how you can take action today by visiting www.breadoflifemalden. org and clicking on “Take Action” or “Volunteer.” A TWO-ALARM FIRE TAKES ITS TOLL Saugus firefighters responded quickly to extinguish a blaze at 17 Atherton St. on Aug. 28. Officials reported no injuries, but there was already heavy fire showing when the first firefighters arrived on the scene, resulting in heavy damage to the home. (Courtesy photo of Michael Layhe) HOUSING AUTHORITY | FROM PAGE 4 place,” he said. How do you approach the job, while coming in cold? “You start by listening to people,” Hart said. “That’s very important. That’s how you learn things. If people think you are someone they can trust, they’ll talk to you. You build trust by talking and listening to them,” he said. At some point this fall, Hart AUGUST BIRTHDAYS: The Saugus Senior Center recognized 19 residents who celebrated their birthdays collectively at the Senior Center last Friday (Aug. 29). Pictured from left to right: First row: Phyllis Morley, Rena George, Millie Doucette (100), Chris Wawrzynowicz, Avis McClennan, Laura Taglieri and Diane Sutera; second row: Rocky Tedeschi, Michael Dickenson, Bernie DeAngelis, Lillian Zietz, Linda Murray, Pauline Nelson and Marianne Venezia; back row: Joe Contino, Charlie Varney, Jim Pambiachi, Shelly D’Eon and Mike Capozzi. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) will need to get involved in the crafting of the budget and capital improvement plan. The Annual Plan Hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Oct. 8 in the Community Room at Heritage Heights, 19 Talbot St. “I still have to look at the capital planning for state-assisted property,” Hart said. “If the state starts running low on money, getting things done will be slower.” “At this point, you can’t get too ambitious. You just have to stick with the nuts and bolts and make sure the basics are taken care of before you look for the fancy stuff,” he said. Hart said he’s monitoring reports that the federal government “may be rolling back on the subsidies for the federal properties.” “It looks like something is going to happen. We don’t know yet. You have to continue what you’re doing until something HOUSING AUTHORITY | SEE PAGE 11 IN LISTENING MODE: New Saugus Housing Authority Executive Director Joseph A. Hart said he hopes to meet and talk to as many residents as possible as he visits Housing Authority properties. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler)
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