“I'm so grateful to the staff and volunteers of Acord for greeting me with a smile and a kind word when I walk through the door. Their kindness is especially touching because I don't receive that everywhere I go. I'm thankful for the food I receive from Acord, but I am also grateful that when I go, I know I will be treated with dignity.”
Stacey Verge
Executive Director
Stacey has been the Executive Director at Acord since 2014. Prior to working at Acord, she volunteered for many community organizations, youth sports, boards and school groups. She currently serves as a board member for the Town of Hamilton’s Council on Aging and is a member of Project Bread’s Community Partner Advisory Group. Stacey and her family lived in Hamilton for 14 years before moving to Beverly.
Michelle Horgan
Operations Manager
Michelle has been a resident of Hamilton for over twenty-five years with her husband Dan and their four children. She has actively volunteered in the schools, youth sports, her church, and local governing boards. She has been part of Acord’s team since 2016 serving as the Volunteer Coordinator. When she is not at Acord, you can find her running in the woods or cycling the roads of the North Shore.
Ali Haydock
Marketing, Fundraising, and Outreach Coordinator
Ali joined the Acord Food Pantry Team in 2024, as the Marketing, Fundraising, and Outreach Coordinator. She has been a Hamilton resident for 7 years, with her husband and three children. Prior to Acord, Ali worked as the Director of North Shore Children’s Museum and in development at Citizens Inn, Mass General, and Harvard. Ali enjoys running, reading, and coaching youth soccer.
Yvonne Roe
Pantry Coordinator
Yvonne joined the Acord Food Pantry Team as an employee in 2024, and has volunteer regularly with Acord for 12 years. She raised three children in Hamilton and is a very involved part of the community.
Chris Petrou
Mobile Mart Coordinator
Chris joined the Acord Food Pantry Team in 2022, as the Mobile Mart Coordinator. She has been a Wenham resident for nearly 30 years, raising her two sons, and working for the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. Chris worked as the secretary of Buker Elementary School in Wenham for many years and was a major part of the community. Chris has been enjoying retirement with her senior dog, Jim.
Board of Directors
Tom Ackerman
Elisabeth Babcock
Dick Jacobson
Tess Leary
Adam Liptak, Chairman
Jackie Martin, Secretary
Tony Passaretti
Joe Princi
Rennie Worsfold, Treasurer
If you are interested in joining the Acord Food Pantry Board of Directors, please contact acord.director@gmail.com
