"I'm building a movement of people who believe food

is a fundamental human right for all. Together, we are fighting to change the status quo and create a future where all families have access to fresh, healthy food."

—Rep. Jim McGovern

U.S. REP. JIM MCGOVERN VISITS GLSS' PHOENIX FOOD HUB

AS PART OF "END HUNGER NOW" CAMPAIGN

U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (above, center), along with U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (left) and Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson (far right), stopped by GLSS on Thursday, February 19, to observe a healthy cooking class led by UMass Boston, as part of McGovern's "End Hunger Now" campaign. The group met privately with constituents to discuss the challenges of food insecurity, especially as they affect older adults, and toured the Phoenix Food Hub and the Lynn Food Pantry with GLSS' CEO Kathryn Burns.

Phoenix Food Hub and the Food Pantry are both located on the first floor of GLSS' office building at 8 Silsbee Street in Lynn, which serves people of all ages throughout the Greater Lynn area. The Food Pantry is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m., and on Fridays from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon. GLSS offers several healthy cooking classes and a Food and Thought Program, which meet regularly. Visit www.phoenixfoodhub.com for more information.

GLSS also offers a Brown Bag Mobile Market on the third Friday of each month from 9:00–11:00 a.m. for residents of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott, with thanks to the Greater Boston Food Bank. The next Brown Bag will be held on Friday, March 20. Please call 781-599-0110 to RSVP.

Phoenix Food Hub serves people of all ages in and around the Lynn area—

a one-stop shop near Central Square where individuals and families at risk of nutrition insufficiency can access a variety of resources to help them better manage their overall health and well-being.

Above, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern with some of the constituents he spoke with during his visit to GLSS and Phoenix Food Hub on Thursday, February 19.

Below, staff from the Food Pantry, Mass General Brigham

(one of the major funders of Phoenix Food Hub) with U.S.

Reps.McGovern and Moulton and Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson.

MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This year's theme is "Discover the Power

of Nutrition," aimed at helping people make informed food choices and

developing healthy eating and physical activity habits.

GLSS offers a variety of nutrition programs for people of all ages

You can learn more at www.glss.net and www.phoenixfoodhub.org.

Above, staff and students from Lynn Schools packed 43 grocery

bags of nutritious food recently for delivery to people in need.

Thank you for your care and support for others in the community.

GLSS CELEBRATING MILESTONE

50TH ANNIVERSARY THIS SPRING

JOIN THE CELEBRATION!

BECOME A SPONSOR AND PURCHASE TICKETS BELOW

GLSS will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this spring with a festive party on April 30 at Mission on the Bay! You can buy tickets and sponsor the event below.

Established in 1976, GLSS delivers critical services through multiple programs to families and individuals of all ages. In fulfilling our fundamental mission of promoting community livability for all, GLSS programs are designed to address the social elements of health that undermine the well-being of the most vulnerable among us.

“I am truly humbled to be at the helm of this agency to celebrate this milestone anniversary,” said Kathryn Burns, GLSS’ CEO since 2020. “Over the years, I have witnessed the transformation of this organization from a senior services agency to one that now serves all."

Since its inception, GLSS has responded to the changing needs of consumers by providing a continuum of community health and human services to help people age 60 and older live independently, safely and with dignity, for as long as possible. Over time, that mission has grown to include adults of all ages living with disabilities and, more recently, children as young as age 3.

VOLUNTEERS—ESPECIALLY BILINGUAL—NEEDED

TO ASSIST IN CARE PARTNER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Caregivers are vital to our families and communities. The Family Caregiver

Support Program at GLSS is looking for volunteers—especially English/Spanish

bilingual speaking—for its Care Partner Support Program. Our Care Partner Support Program can train you in the skills needed to assist and encourage

people who are caring for individuals living with dementia or memory loss.

If you would like to learn more, contact Phoebe Bakeman

(781-586-8619) or email volunteer@glss.net.

GLSS' RAINBOW ALLIANCE TO HOLD AN ITALIAN-THEMED COOKING CLASS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Local chef Michel Chamsarian will lead this event for people age 50 and older who identify as LGBTQ+. Participants are invited

to bring a significant other, a

family member, friend, or ally.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 2:00 P.M.

Phoenix Food Hub

Greater Lynn Senior Services

8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, Mass.

RSVP Requested by Tuesday, March 24

Phoebe Bakeman

pbakeman@glss.net | 781-586-8619

ANNOUNCING LIQUE HUMAN SERVICES

SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 3

The Lique Human Services Scholarship honors Vince Lique, GLSS' long-time Executive Director, who dedicated his career to helping vulnerable seniors and people living with disabilities, advocating for dignity and respect for all. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to up to five students who have an interest in or are considering a career in human services and have made an impact through community service. Applications are due April 3, 2026.

Applicants must:

• Reside in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, or Swampscott.
• Be a senior in high school located in that same area.
• Intend to explore an interest in the field of human services (e.g,, social work, health care, counseling, advocacy, etc.
• Have a GPA of no less than 2.5.
• Complete all required documentation and submit a formal application online or through the mail.

PHOENIX FOOD HUB UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS

With Ellen Goldman, GLSS Nutritionist

Join us in the Sage Room for nutrition education

programs on the following topics:

Diet and Arthritis—Wednesday, April 22, 2026

RSVP

egoldman@glss.net or 781-586-8688

THE BENEFITS OF HYDROPONIC GROWING

With Lynn O'Neal, LMHC, Food and Thought Program Coordinator

Special workshops for people interested in growing fresh produce

are being offered in Phoenix Food Hub. The next class will meet on

Monday, April 6, from 11:00 A.M.–12:00 Noon. Hydroponics—

or aero-gardening—is a soilless, low-maintenance, and user-friendly

growing technique with various advantages over traditional gardening.

Participants will receive a hydroponic garden and seeds to get started.

Please share with others who you think might be interested.

RSVP

elopez@glss.net or 781-248-6195

All programs are held in Phoenix Food Hub located on the first

floor of GLSS' office building at 8 Silsbee Street in Lynn, Mass.

The latest Food for Thought newsletter can be read below.

Phoenix Food Hub's Cindy Villegas shows off the beautiful

greens recently harvested from a hydroponic garden.

BEYOND TRAUMA-INFORMED: NEUROBIOLOGY, COMPLEX TRAUMA, AND HEALING-CENTERED PRACTICE

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026

1:00–3:00 P.M.

Earn 2 CEUs

This 2-hour virtual workshop will explore trauma-informed care through the combined lens of neurophysiology, complex trauma, and liberation-oriented practice. Participants will gain an accessible understanding of how trauma (particularly trauma shaped by systemic oppression, marginalization, and identity-based harm) impacts the nervous system, relational capacity, and sense of self.

Presenter:

Mariah Rooney, MSW, LICSW

WHAT'S ON GLSS TV THIS MONTH?

The March episode of GLSS TV features:

• Kelly Daugherty, LMHC, reminding us of the importance of living each day to the fullest
• The important work happening in the Family Caregiver Support Program at GLSS
• Rose MacDonald, who explores the unexpected ways you can sneak exercise into your daily routine
• And, of course, the continued celebration of GLSS' 50th anniversary.

All that and more on GLSS TV!