MALDEN, MA — This week, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) visited the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Head Start in Malden to discuss the program’s transformative impact on local families and the need to defend this program from Republican budget cuts under the new Trump administration. 

Whip Clark also visited the Bread of Life Food Pantry for a tour of its new Eastern Avenue facility. There, Whip Clark spoke with staff about their work to meet the growing needs of the Malden community and thanked volunteers for collecting, cooking, and distributing turkeys to families in need this Thanksgiving. 

“Malden’s ABCD Head Start and Bread of Life Food Pantry are essential lifelines for MA-5 residents — providing nourishment and educational support for our kids and families,” said Whip Clark. “It is an honor to call these two vital organizations my partners as we work to make life easier for Bay Staters. Together, we will keep striving to ensure that families are provided for, children are cared for, and that opportunities are accessible to everyone.”

ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler believes that Whip Clark’s efforts to protect Head Start help children to be prepared for school, and support families’ ability to work and the community’s ability to thrive — which are invaluable. “Head Start is a lifeline for children and families, with proven results,” she said. “We are truly thankful for Congresswoman Clark’s local and national leadership on behalf of ABCD’s Malden Head Start, our 28 other centers serving 2,000 children, and for children nationwide.”

“Bread of Life is grateful for the commitment and advocacy of Whip Clark on behalf of food security so we can continue to provide food for thousands of families and senior citizens in our area,” said Gabriella Snyder Stelmack, Bread of Life Executive Director.

For photos of this week's events, click HERE.