City of Everett offering holiday assistance to low-income Everett residents

Income-eligible residents are encouraged to submit an application from now until Thursday, Nov. 20

Special to The Advocate

Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce that the City of Everett will be offering the annual Holiday Assistance Program to income eligible Everett residents this holiday season. Qualified applicants can access food for a holiday meal and gifts for children in their household.

Everett residents are encouraged to submit an application in person at either the Connolly Center (90 Chelsea St.) or at Everett City Hall (484 Broadway) during the following times:

Connolly Center – Mondays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Everett City Hall – Mondays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Before arriving to submit an application, a resident must have the following:

• Proof of residence in the City of Everett
• Income verification
• Proof of ID for children, including birth certificate, passport, etc.

The deadline to submit an application is Thursday, Nov. 20. For more information, please call 311 or 617-394-2270 or email Dale Palma at Da********@***********ma.us or Antoinette Blanchard at An******************@***********ma.us.