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Most Wanted – November 2023
Happy November! The temperature has fallen and it's a great time to get the oven going. With that in mind, our Most Wanted items through the Holiday season are Baking Supplies. The list includes: Cooking Oil Flour Sugar Baking Powder Baking Soda Brown Sugar Salt Cinnamon Nutmeg Ginger Chocolate Chips…
Needed: Egg Cartons
Our volunteer Jay Jay is a great egg sorting helper! We often receive eggs in large trays that then need to be put into cartons that hold one dozen for our guests to take during distribution. If you save a few egg cartons that are still in good shape from…
Thank You, Crane Charitable
Thank you to Crane Charitable Funds for their $5,000 gift to help further our mission. These funds will help us spread More Love, Less Hunger at a critical time when we have seen increased need in our pantry distribution. Pictured left to right is our Executive Director Alex DePalo, Crane…
Buy a Bag, Give a Dollar
Open Table has been selected by the Store Leadership Team at Shaw's Supermarket Stow to benefit from the Give Back Where it Counts Bag Program. We will receive $1 from every $3.00 reusable bags sold during the month of October 2023 at: Shaw's, 155 Great Road, Stow MA. Thank you…
Schedule Change for Maynard Trick or Treats
On Thursday, October 26, Open Table will close at 3:30pm, as Main Street in Maynard will be closed for the annual Maynard Trick of Treats festival. All clients with appointments after 3:30pm are welcome to come earlier,starting at 12:30 or on Tuesday (10/24), 3:30 - 6:30pm. And Stop by Open…
Recipe: Autumn Cake
Aunt Toni's Autumn Cake From Alannah Gustavson Aunt Toni's Autumn Cake is a family fall favorite in Alannah's house. It's a great quick and easy treat to make after a fun day of apple picking with the kids. Ingredients: 1¼ sticks of butter 1½ cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon…
Just Team Pi Food Drive
Just Team Pi, a LEGO FIRST Robotics team of 4th through 6th graders is working on an innovation project to help local food pantries to conquer hunger. They hope to do that by increasing awareness among community members, and as part of the project, are organizing a food drive at…
Concord Turkey Trot – Registration Now Open!
The wonderful tradition of the Concord Turkey Trot continues — and we hope you will TROT! 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, hosted by Marx Running and Fitness,…
Thank You, Evviva Trattoria
We are sending a big thank you out to Evviva Trattoria in Maynard for holding their Cornhole Fundraiser and Evviva Cares dining night which raised $1100 for us. Our Executive Director Alex Depalo and Marketing and Development Associate Alannah Gustavson received a warm welcome from General Manager JR Santangelo and…
Shaw’s Stow Fundraiser
During the month of October, Open Table will receive $1 for every $3 "Give Back Where It Counts" reusable shopping bag purchased at Shaws, 155 Great Road, Stow location. If you need new reusable bags, consider purchasing these large, sturdy bags - and give back to the community. Makes a…
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Press Releases
Press Release: Local Chefs Take Center Stage at Chopped
Local Chefs Take Center Kitchen for Open Table’s Chopped for Charity Gala Evening at Sanctuary Maynard to feature chefs cooking challenge, music, food and silent…
Press Release: Expanded Foor Relief for Afghan Refugees
Open Table Expands Food Relief for Afghan Refugees with Prepared Meals and Weekly Food Boxes Kitchen leverages halal meats and native spices to develop Afghan-inspired…
Press Release: Partnerships to Help Afghan Refugees
Open Table and International Institute of New England Partner to Provide Food Relief to Afghan Refugees in Lowell Regional food relief effort seeks culturally relevant…
Press Release: Donation Center Coordinators
Open Table Names Polly Meyer and Rebecca Snyder Donation Coordinators for New West Concord Drop-Off Center New site to facilitate large donations and community activities…