MASS BADGE Serves More than 1,200 Thanksgiving Dinners

  The annual community Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by Mass BADGE, in conjunction with the City of Everett, and Zion Church Ministries took place on November 22 and served over 1,200 residents at the Edward G. Connolly Center.

  For 10 years, food donations and volunteers have been major contributors to the success of this event.

  It was truly a community effort thanks to the tremendous generosity of local businesses; Members Plus Credit Union, Costco Wholesale, Texas Roadhouse, JC Market, Rita’s Catering, Oliveira’s Restaurant, Piantedosi Baking Company, Elm Street Bakery, and support from Chief Steven Mazzie and the Everett Police Patrolmen’s Association as well as the Everett Fire Fighter’s Union.

  “We have so much to give thanks for in this community,” said Raoul Goncalves, Mass BADGE Founder and President. “I also want to recognize the incredible effort and commitment from the many volunteers who dedicated their time during this busy season to guarantee that this annual celebration continues to be such an amazing success.