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!

Grand Opening Photo Gallery
Thank you to our fabulous photographer, Colin Valentine, for capturing the celebration