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Visualizing the Future

Thanks the the generous support of the community, Open Table has purchased a building adjacent to our main facility in Maynard, and we are renovating it to serve as our new Annex. Due to space limitations, Open Table is currently nearing capacity to serve individuals and families. The Annex will allow us to store more food onsite and, in turn, better support our growing client base.

Inflation and rising food prices, combined with changes to government subsidies, make Open Table’s services an even more critical support for our neighbors. Yet only 30 to 40% of food-insecure households visit pantries in our region – often due to emotional and physical barriers such as lack of mobility, unreliable transportation, and a desire for privacy.

The Annex will double our food storage capability and allow us to expand food delivery to surrounding communities. We will grow our mobile pantry programs – meeting people where they are with greater privacy and addressing unmet needs in our community.

The Annex will provide:

  • Ability to increase mobile access points to go deeper into the communities we serve.
  • Operational efficiencies, with improved distribution flow and space for staging.
  • A safer environment for staff and volunteers.

Grand Opening - January 24, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us—whether in person or in spirit—for the grand opening of our new Annex on Friday, January 24th. The event was a joyful celebration and a heartfelt tribute to the incredible effort and generosity that brought this vital space to life.

To the donors, grantors, and volunteers who offered their time, resources, and energy to build this essential new space — THANK YOU!

Special thanks to Jeanine Calabria, the members of the Annex Task Force, and the Annex Capital Campaign Committee. You have been the driving force behind this project.

Thanks to the offices of Senator Jamie Eldridge and Representative Kate Hogan for your ongoing support.

Thank you to BBS Builders and DSK Architects
for making Open Table’s vision a reality.

Together we are building a Future with Less Hunger!

Open Table Annex Grand Opening thank yous

Grand Opening Photo Gallery

Thank you to our fabulous photographer, Colin Valentine, for capturing the celebration

Recent Construction News and Update

Construction Photo Gallery

Food is organized on our new shelves making distribution more efficient
Annex in Use 2-4-25_1
February 4, 2025
Pallet lift provides access to top and bottom rack shelves
Annex in Use 2-4-25_2
February 4, 2025
Racking system for storage of full pallets of food
Annex in Use 2-4-25_3
February 4, 2025
New walk-in refrigerator and freezer
Annex in Use 2-4-25_4
February 4, 2025
Walk in refrigerator allows bags of perishables to be pre-packed for distribution
Annex in Use 2-4-25_5
February 4, 2025
Annex - passageway is at loading dock level for easy loading and unloading of the Open Table truck
Annex in Use 2-4-25_6
February 4, 2025
Walk-in refrigerator and freezer
Walk-in refrigerator and freezer
November 21, 2024
Racking/Shelving installation
Racking/Shelving installation
November 21, 2024
Racking/Shelving installation
Racking/Shelving installation
November 21, 2024
Annex is fully connected to the electric power grid
Annex is fully connected to the electric power grid
October 21, 2024
External components of Annex HVAC units
External components of Annex HVAC units
October 21, 2024
Workers installing Annex HVAC system
Workers installing Annex HVAC system
October 3, 2024
External units for the Annex walk-ins
External units for the Annex walk-ins
October 3, 2024
View from Annex through new roll-up doors to 33 Main door
View from Annex through new roll-up doors to 33 Main door
October 3, 2024
New roll-up door in 33 Main building
New roll-up door in 33 Main building
October 3, 2024
Workers installing conduits for HVAC pipes and electric lines
Workers installing conduits for HVAC pipes and electric lines
October 3, 2024
Annex Walk-ins
Annex Walk-ins
October 3, 2024
Open Table mural installed on new Annex exterior
Open Table mural installed on new Annex exterior
September 23, 2024
Annex walk-in installation
Annex walk-in installation
September 16, 2024
Annex walk-in installation
Annex walk-in installation
September 16, 2024
Annex walk-in installation
Annex walk-in installation
September 16, 2024
Walk-in refrigerator door cover reflecting construction
Walk-in refrigerator door cover reflecting construction
September 16, 2024
Annex walk-in parts awaiting installation
Annex walk-in parts awaiting installation
September 16, 2024
Annex interior ceiling framing
Annex interior ceiling framing
September 16, 2024
Annex canopy ceiling
Annex Canopy Ceiling
September 13, 2024
Annex Doors
Annex Doors
September 3, 2024
Annex Mural Space
Annex exterior: Space prepared and awaiting mural installation
August 30, 2024
Framing for mural to be installed on the side of the Annex
Annex exterior: Framing for mural installation
August 21, 2024
Annex Update
Annex Exterior: Siding installation
August 14, 2024
Annex Update
Annex interior
August 14, 2024
Annex Update
Annex Interior
August 14, 2024
Open Table Annex construction update - siding installation
Annex exterior: Siding Installation
August 2, 2024
Annex Update: the new siding is being installed
Annex exterior: Siding installation
July 31, 2024
Open Table Annex construction update - New door framing
Annex exterior: New Door Framing
July 23, 2024
Open Table Annex construction update - Siding arrived
Annex update: New siding has arrived!
July 23, 2024
Open Table Annex construction update - Tyvek wrap
Annex exterior: Tyvek wrap
June 25, 2024
Open Table Annex construction update - Tyvek wrap
Annex exterior: Tyvek wrap
June 25, 2024
Open Table Annex Construction - new door frame
Annex interior: Frame for large rolling door
June 18, 2024
Open Table Annex Construction - new windows
Annex update: New windows will add natural light
June 18, 2024
Open Table Annex Construction - exterior
Annex exterior: Widening the doors from the pantry for each access between buildings
June 18, 2024
Annex exterior: Installation of new windows
Annex exterior: Installation of new windows
June 4, 2024
Annex exterior: Installation of new windows
Annex exterior: Installation of new windows
June 4, 2024
Annex exterior: Installation of new windows
Annex exterior: Installation of new windows
June 4, 2024
Annex exterior: Canopy now covers the space between the buildings
May 20, 2024
Annex interior: Concrete Pads for Walk-ins
May 20, 2024
Annex update: Work on the roof begins
Annex update: Work on the roof begins
May 20, 2024
Annex update: Work on the roof begins
Annex update: Work on the roof begins
May 20, 2024
Annex alley: New concrete pad in the alley
Annex alley: New concrete pad in the alley
April 16, 2024
Annex construction: Pouring concrete in the alley
Annex construction: Pouring concrete in the alley
April 16, 2024
Annex construction: Pouring concrete in the alley
Annex construction: Pouring concrete in the alley
April 16, 2024
Annex update: excavation in the alley between buildings
Annex update: Excavation in the alley between buildings 3/26
April 16, 2024
Annex: New drainage will help control rain runoff
Annex: New drainage will help control rain runoff 3/26
April 16, 2024
Annex update: Excavation in the alley between buildings 3/26
Annex update: Excavation in the alley between buildings 3/26
April 16, 2024
Annex update: There's now a really big hole! 3/5
Annex update: There’s now a really big hole! 3/5
April 16, 2024
Annex update: Beginning work in the alley 3/5
Annex update: Beginning work in the alley 3/5
April 16, 2024
Annex interior 3/5/24
Annex interior 3/5/24
April 16, 2024
Annex interior 3/5/24
Annex interior 3/5/24
April 16, 2024
Annex alley: demolition work begins 2/27
Annex alley: demolition work begins 2/27
April 16, 2024
Annex: Excavator on site 2/20
Annex: Excavator on site 2/20
April 16, 2024
Annex: Excavator on site 2/20
Annex: Excavator on site 2/20
April 16, 2024
Annex alley: Getting down to the dirt 2/20
Annex alley: Getting down to the dirt 2/20
April 16, 2024
Back Entrance Alley Closed Sign 2-8-24
Back Entrance Alley Closed Sign 2-8-24
April 16, 2024
Construction begins Annex 2/8
Construction begins Annex 2/8
April 16, 2024
Alley Closed Signs 2-8-24
Alley Closed Signs 2-8-24
April 16, 2024