MELROSE – Approximately 125 walkers supported the Bread of Life Walk, despite rain, at Pine Banks Park on Saturday. Among others, the Foundation Trust and Dunkin’ (1539 Broadway, Saugus) cosponsored the event. This year’s event was held in memory of Terri O’Brien, an Everett resident and longtime Bread of Life volunteer, who worked in the Everett food pantry and mobile market and was instrumental in developing their Backpack Nutrition Program for Everett Public School students. The funds raised were used directly for programs helping them feed neighbors in need in Everett, Malden and 11 surrounding communities.
Pictured from left to right: Malden Chamber of Commerce Board Member Terry Holmgren, Mayor Gary Christenson and Bread of Life Board Members Barbara Durgin and Christopher Chitouras.Walkers neared the finish line at Pine Banks Park. They included an Encore Boston Harbor Team and an Everett Community Growers team.Patricia Kelly announced raffle winners at the end of the walk.Malden Mayor Gary Christenson (in navy jacket, center) and former Malden HS Principal Dana Brown (in Malden Cares sweatshirt at far right), were among the walkers during Saturday’s Bread of Life Walk at Pine Banks Park.Bread of Life officials: Executive Director Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Board of Directors Recording Secretary Jana Gimenez and Board of Directors Member Anne Gelineau-Powers sold raffle tickets.