THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – WEDnESDAy, nOVEmbEr 27, 2024 Page 7 Wishing you the best for a safe and happy Thanksgiving. HEROES | FROM PAGE 6 giving food drive, said she was grateful for the donations the food pantry received from Belmonte STEAM Academy (which conducted a food drive to help), Hammersmith Family Restaurant, Trader Joe’s, Market Basket and Price Rite. Metro Credit Union and Eastern Bank donated the blue bags that were fi lled with nonperishable items in boxes and cans. “It really takes a community to pull this off , and we’re really grateful to people who donated to the cause,” she said. “And we’re especially grateful to all of the volunteers. Every year a few people who have been helping out for many years – some of them decades. And then some for the fi rst time,” she said. Pastor Hoyle said he was particularly grateful to the volunteers who turned out on a rainy and cold Saturday morning to spend some time in the basement. “They are very giving people to do that,” Pastor Hoyle said. Saugus High Head Coach Steve Cummings showed up with 18 players and several of his coaches to help out for a couple of hours before heading out to practice. “This is a great opportunity for kids 14 to 18 years old to come down and help,” Coach Cummings said. “It opens their eyes to some of the struggles that families are going through. Any time you get a chance to open these kids’ eyes to what’s going on in the world is good,” he said. “It’s important for them to be a part of something like this. And today we’ve got a good turnout for a good cause. AnyIt’s Time to Review Your Medicare Plan Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is October 15 — December 7 Plan benefits may change from year to year, so it’s important to see if there might be another option that works better. This may be the only time to change your plan and enroll in a Medicare plan. I am a licensed insurance agent and can provide a no-cost, no-obligation review of the Medicare plans available in your area. You Can Get It All in One Plan With a Medicare Advantage Plan, you get all the Medicare-covered services provided by Original Medicare and sometimes more. Most Medicare Advantage Plans include drug coverage (Part D). Insurance companies may also offer more than one plan in an area, with different benefits and costs. I represent multiple insurance companies so that means you can see more options that work for you. I’ll help you find a plan where your medical and drug benefits are covered in one plan and better fit your budget. All it takes is one phone call. Contact Me to Find Out More! Jordan Goudreau 978-852-4923 or Archangel Advisors (TTY:711) Nick Brunzell 305-710-4130 J.Archangel@Outlook.com The wife and husband team of Debbie and Pastor Joe Hoyle of Cliftondale Congregational Church, joined by Robyn Berry, a longtime volunteer at the Saugus United Parish Food Pantry, helped organize the food pantry’s latest Thanksgiving food drive. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) thing we can do to help out to make Thanksgiving a little better for families – that’s what we’re here for,” he said. For Cody Munafo, a Saugus High senior and team captain, Saturday was the fi rst time he participated in the Thanksgiving food drive. “I feel better about myself, giving back to the community,” Cody said. “I was glad to help as many families as I can. And all of the families were grateful 100 Salem Turnpike, Saugus, MA 01906 winwastesaugus.com and thanked me. Every single Thanksgiving I have for the rest of my life, I’ll think about this,” he said. Robyn Berry – Rose’s grandmother – is a longtime food pantry volunteer who has been coming to the Thanksgiving food drive. “I heard they needed help here in the food pantry. So, I volunteered, and I love it,” Berry said. “I think there’s a lot of people out there who need help. I think everybody should help in whatever way they can. I love to help people. I even brought my granddaughter this year – Rose Mean, a 10th grader at Saugus High,” she said. “I think it’s important that the young people know how to help and that they learn early,” she said. Rose brought her friend with her Saturday – Andrea MonHEROES | SEE PAGE 16 This is a solicitation of insurance. Contact may be made by an insurance agent or insurance company. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government entity or agency. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently, we represent 2 organizations, which offer products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY: 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all your options. CareFree384a 8/2023 27
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