In April, Open Table celebrated our 35^th birthday – and we would not be here without YOU!

For 35 years, your generous support has made it possible for us to offer fresh and healthy food to our neighbors in need. Today that need is great, and we are serving more members of our community than ever before.

As we mark this milestone, we hope you will join us in our commitment to addressing local hunger. Together, we can continue to provide fresh groceries and healthy prepared meals to thousands of people in our community.

Help us bring our birthday wishes to life! Your gift will ensure Open Table continues to be a critical source of support for so many members of our community.

Your support is the number one reason why we are able to celebrate turning 35 this year! Here are 35 Reasons to donate and help us continue to spread More Love, Less Hunger.

1. Help your neighbors in need
2. Make food available to clients every week
3. Advocate for broader food system change to increase food security
4. Prepare healthy fresh and frozen meals
5. Partner with food recovery organizations to reduce food waste
6. Provide children with Summer Lunches for camp when school is out
7. Offer food relief services with dignity and respect to our clients
8. Provide culturally appropriate food options
9. Deliver food to our most vulnerable clients who may be homebound or disabled
10. Be a source of support for clients who need food assistance for three months or three years
11. Support and organize over 500 volunteers
12. Provide meat and non-meat alternative proteins
13. Offer fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year
14. Make kids feel supported with our Kids Bags
15. Help clients with medical conditions meet their dietary needs
16. Host convenient drive-thru service for families on the go
17. Offer online ordering so that clients can select the food they want and need
18. Provide clients with information on other resources they may need
19. Compost and recycle onsite to lessen what goes into landfills
20. Provide eggs and dairy products to every client
21. Support the trust and dependability we have built with our community over the last 35 years
22. Offer heart healthy options like no-salt and low-salt alternatives
23. Provide phone ordering for clients who wish to speak with someone
24. Support dedicated, high-qualified staff
25. Translate materials into multiple languages to better serve our community
26. Provide food and nutrition support to seniors including the Senior Lunch program
27. Make sure vegetarian and vegan food choices are available
28. Offer community education about food insecurity in our service area
29. Maintain strong support and advocacy from our local and state government officials
30. Evolve our programs to meet the changing needs of our community
31. Partner with local farms to offer fresh, in-season produce
32. Involve young people though our Summer Student Internship Program and student volunteer shifts
33. Support special programs including Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday bags
34. Work with community based organizations to create mobile food distribution programs
35. Spread More Love, Less Hunger