Meeting the Needs of ALL

While our intrepid staff and volunteers continue the heavy lifting of getting food to people in need, our board has been looking inward to ensure we are meeting the needs of ALL people in need. We share with you our statement on the Black Lives Matter movement:

Open Table stands in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. We join communities around the country and globe mourning the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others black lives that have been lost as a result of systemic racism. A healthy community is one that rejects racism in all its forms.

Our board and staff pledge to work actively to identify all forms of bias within our programs and hiring processes, and if found, to address them through training and program modifications. Throughout our 30 year history, Open Table’s mission has been to provide healthy food in a welcoming environment while respecting the dignity of those we serve. We proudly and firmly recommit to this mission. Our continuing efforts to address food insecurity is just one step towards eliminating the health and social disparities that disproportionately impact communities of color. We welcome the opportunity to engage with our friends and neighbors in making our community and our country a more racially equitable place to live.