Open Table News

Our October Most Wanted is sugar. With baking season upon us, and many holidays soon to be enjoyed, this pantry staple is in high demand. Five pound (5lb) bags are the best size for most of our clients; please note that we cannot repackage very large bulk items. You can…

Wide roll-up doors have been installed in both the Annex and 33 Main buildings, aligned for easy access. This will allow food to be transported between the buildings on carts or on pallets by lift, reducing the strain of moving supplies and enabling us to procure, store, and transport larger…

The walk-in refrigerator and freezer walls are up, and now the real magic begins to keep them cool. Exterior refrigeration units are being installed, while a separate team works on the HVAC systems. These will ensure that the entire Annex maintains proper temperatures for food storage, no matter the weather…

Thank you to the Mass BJJ community for holding a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event to raise funds for Open Table. This was the second year for this event and they doubled their contribution! Thank you for your continued support and helping to spread More Love, Less Hunger!

Open Table and Three Squares New England are still looking for some volunteers to make the Ride for Food this Sunday (October 5th) a success! This is a joyful event at a beautiful location with wonderful people. Come join us and make it the best Ride for Food yet!

On Monday, September 23, 2024, Open Table volunteers, supporters, and friends gathered at Sanctuary in Maynard for our 2024 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation. Board President Barbara Fisher gave some welcoming remarks, thanked outgoing Board members, and introduced this years’ Board of Directors. Executive Director Alex DePalo then presented the…

Come join the team that makes Open Table happen. Volunteer weekly or create your own schedule using our volunteer self-scheduling software. Help is needed across all service areas, but particularly in these area: Distribution: Work with a team of volunteers to distribute groceries to clients at our Fresh Air drive-by…

We want to thank Catania Oils for their generous donation of 27 cases of cooking oil. This is a highly-sought item for our clients and always at the top of our most requested list. We greatly appreciate your help in spreading More Love, Less Hunger.

Building walk-in refrigerators is a lot like adult Lego time! It is very exciting to see how much cold storage we’ll have soon. The ceiling has also been framed, and the canopy ceiling between the two buildings is complete. This project has been a huge team effort, and we want…

Joan Geoghegan volunteers on Open Table’s Distribution team, where she can usually be found filling clients' grocery orders or working in the parking lot on Thursday afternoons. She is also a member of the Open Table marketing team, utilizing her media relations skills to write and secure press coverage for…