Open Table News

We would love to stock our pantry with more dried beans in August. This simple ingredient packs a nutritional punch and holds cultural significance for many of our clients. Canned beans are welcome too. Please note: we cannot accept bulk items. All donations must be labeled with an expiration date…

Open Table is deeply grateful for the recent generous gift from the Sudbury Foundation. The funds support the purchase of food and other essential items needed to best serve our clientele. This comes at a crucial time, as Open Table is experiencing increased demand for our services, a greater need…

UPDATE: This position has been filled. Do you speak Portuguese and want to make a difference for those facing food insecurity in our community? We are seeking a bilingual (English/Portuguese) Outreach Specialist. This part-time contracted position is 10 hours per week, primarily on Tuesdays from 2:30-6:30pm and Thursdays from 10:30am-4:30pm…

Thank you to the Sudbury Weekly for an informative Q&A with our new Board of Directors Chair, Barbara Fisher, a Sudbury resident. In the article, Barbara answers six questions about Open Table, the growing need for food relief, and her new involvement with the organization. We appreciate the opportunity to…

We have some wonderful leaders on our Ride for Food team who have stepped up to lead group rides and walks! These are open to anyone who would like to join us. You will learn about the Ride for Food and how to join our team, but you are welcome…

We wanted to give you a little taste of what goes into our kids' summer lunches. Our volunteers, interns, and staff are hard at work making sure each lunch is nutritious, delicious, and packed - check out how it happens.  

Beet Soup This soup was created by Deborah Madison, one of the best cookbook writers for vegetarians (as well as for those of us who aren’t vegetarian, but are passionate about vegetables). Ingredients: The Stock 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup leek greens and root 1 medium onion, carrot, and…

Beet Spread Jean Husson shared this recipe from our friend Carolyn Shohert. She notes: Carolyn has been a cookbook author (Family Recipes from Mill Iron Farm, Carolyn's Kitchen) and recipe developer for decades.  A cookbook club member made this for all of us, and it turned heads that are usually…

We received a Cornerstone Initiative Innovation Grant from the Concord-Carlisle Community Chest to improve our online ordering system. One of our new innovations is that the form is now available in Portuguese and will have additional languages added soon. Our online ordering system also allows clients to inform us of…

Thank you to the Outreach Committee and generous congregation at First Parish in Lincoln for their recent funding in support of our mission to end hunger in our local community. While this gift represents the final installment of a five-year grant commitment, the Church has been a supporter of Open…