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Summer Intern Applications Open
Registration is NOW OPEN for high school students to apply to our 2024 Summer Internship Program. Students will work with staff to stock the pantry, prepare groceries for distribution, shop online orders, distribute thousands of pounds of food and help prepare fresh meals for distribution, while engaging in enrichment activities…
Celebrate 35 Years of Volunteering
35 Reasons to Give #11: Volunteers Recently, one of our earliest volunteers, Harriet Kaufman, shared with us: “As a result of my time with Open Table, I am committed to all who are food insecure. Open Table has been one of the most important parts of my life.” Volunteering has…
Recipe: Squash Tian
Squash Tian This delicious recipe was sent to us by one of our followers. The quantities in this recipe are not that important, but the process is. It is particularly important to make sure that the oven is thoroughly preheated. Serves: approximately 4 people Ingredients: ⅓ cup olive oil or…
Most Wanted – March 2024
Our March Most Wanted items are condiments. These sauces, flavorings, and sides help enhance any meal, but can be more expensive and thus budget-conscious shoppers may not add them to the grocery cart. Help you r neighbors by providing: Salad Dressing Vinegar (red or white) Ketchup Mustard Mayonaise Barbecue sauces…
Rotary Club Personal Care Drive
The Rotary Club of Concord in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Bedford is spearheading a donation drive for personal care items for Open Table. Personal care items are not covered by SNAP/food support programs. Donations will help reduce the cost of Open Table purchasing these items for the individuals…
Volunteer Spotlight: Julie and Tom
Julie and Tom volunteer every Tuesday afternoon in the Open Table kitchen to prepare takeaway lunches for our senior clients. They started this role in 2018 when Open Table was still conducting in-person shopping and hosting community dinners. Currently, the first few hours of Tuesday's distribution are reserved exclusively for…
Recipe: Pomegranate Avocado Salsa
Pomegranate Avocado Salsa Suggested by Stephanie Smith If your consumption of mandarin oranges is limited to eating one out of hand or what comes in a can, this is a great way to broaden your experience. Absolutely delicious, this recipe was first published in Cooking Light. It is also great…
Closed Due to Weather 2/13/24
Open Table will be CLOSED Tuesday 2/13/24 due to weather. The Tuesday Drive Thru Pantry is canceled. All Tuesday online orders will be available for pick up Wednesday, February 14, 2024 10:00am - 2:00pm. If you are unable to pick up on Wednesday, you may come Thursday, February 15th with…
Annex Construction – Walkway Closure
We are excited to announce that the renovation of our Annex building and walkway has begun! Please be aware of the following closures during the construction phase. The walkway between 33 Main Street (Open Table Pantry) and the Annex is CLOSED. The side entrance to 33 Main Street is CLOSED.…
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Press Releases
Press Release: Grant from Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation
Open Table Receives Grant from Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Donation to support home delivery program Concord and Maynard, MA (January 22, 2024)…
Press Release: Grant from Crawford Idema
Open Table Receives Grant from Crawford Idema Family Foundation Donation to support program operations and purchased food Concord and Maynard, MA (January, 16, 2024) –…
Press Release: Sincere Foundation Grant Helps Meet Growing Need
Open Table Receives Grant from Sincere Foundation Contribution to support general operations and help meet growing need in the community Concord and Maynard, MA (January,…
Press Release: Open Table Receives Grant from MetroWest Health Foundation
Open Table Receives Grant from MetroWest Health Foundation Gift will support mobile food programs in Hudon Concord and Maynard, MA (January 5, 2024) – Open…