According to the most recent Feeding America report, Massachusetts saw the greatest percentage increase (59%) in food insecurity in the country due to the pandemic, with one in 8 people in our region facing food insecurity. Organizations like Open Table have increased the amount of food we distribute, but until we address the root causes,…
September is Hunger Action Month! For many families in Massachusetts, a daily meal isn’t a choice between dishes. It’s a choice between food and other needs - like medicine, electricity, or childcare. This September, join us for Hunger Action Month by sharing how you Choose to End Hunger. Take action in our community by: Supporting…
Our very own executive director, Jeanine Calabria, will be presenting information about our ethical storytelling project at the Connecticut Foodshare Institute for Hunger Research & Solutions Wednesday Webinar, Wednesday, September 15th at 1pm. The program is free and a great way to take action during Hunger Action Month! Register at tinyurl.com/take1step
Meet Katie Martin, Food Relief Expert! Dr. Katie S. Martin will be the Keynote speaker at Open Table's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:00pm. Ms. Martin is the author of Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries, the insightful book that was discussed at the Open Table Book Club in July. "When we embrace the…
Come visit us at Maynard Fest, Saturday, October 2, 9:00am - 3:00pm. We'll have games and activities, free popcorn and other treats, and, of course, information about how YOU can help end hunger in our community. Maynard Fest is an n old fashioned street fair through out Maynard's downtown, this Fest includes sidewalk sales, 90+…
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Join in the local walk to end hunger! The 41st Annual Concord CROP walk will take place on Sunday, October 17th, 1:30-4:00pm. The walk starts and ends at First Parish…
Come Discover West Concord! Local businesses will have special sales, games, activities and prizes. And Open Table will be hosting a GRAND OPENING of our new Community Donation Center, located…
The Concord Turkey Trot is back! Get a good morning workout to "make room" for your Thanksgiving dinner, while helping to put dinner on the table for your neighbors in need. This family friendly event attracts over 1,000 runners each year and benefits the Open Table and local youth running programs. Come on out with…
Donate NowBlack Friday, Cyber Monday, frantic shopping – it can all be overwhelming. That’s why Giving Tuesday was created; it “reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.” On…