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The 2024 Open Table Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation evening will be held Monday, September 23, 6:00 - 8:00pm at Sanctuary (82 Main Street, Maynard). Join us in recognizing our volunteers for their hard work and dedication, and celebrating the successes of the past year! The Annual Meeting will begin promptly…
Labor Day Schedule Changes
Open Table will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. We are OPEN Tuesday through Thursday, September 3-5, 2024 There is no change to our pantry hours or delivery schedules. Pre-packed bags with modest choice will be provided for ALL programs that week. No online or phone ordering for pickup…
Annex Update: Siding and Interior
The Annex construction is progressing. Much of the new siding has been installed, and the doorways connecting the two buildings have been framed out, creating larger access points that will greatly improve efficiency and workflow. Work has now begun in earnest on the inside of the building. We are looking…
Group Walk – Saturday 8/17
Join Ride for Food team member Alannah this Saturday, August 17th for a Group Walk! We will be starting at Open Table on Main Street in Maynard and walking to Assabet Co-op Market where walkers can purchase some beverages and snacks to enjoy on their back deck before returning to…
Recipe: Easy Black Bean Tacos
Easy Black Bean Tacos This is one of the easiest ways to get more beans into your diet. Easy enough for the kids to make themselves. The recipe first appeared in Bon Appetit years ago. Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained 1 teaspoon ground cumin 5 teaspoons olive oil,…
Recipe: Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup Ingredients: 1 lb. dried black beans, picked over, soaked overnight in water to cover by several inches, then drained 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped ½ red or yellow pepper, chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely…
Sunrise Classic
We had a blast at the Sunrise Classic on Saturday (8/3) morning. Thank you to William and Thomas for organizing this fun race in support of our mission. Thank you to Middlesex Savings Bank, William's Be Yourself Challenge, Dow Law, Carlisle Cutters, Erica Jina at Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord/Carlisle…
Group Ride – 8/11/24
What are you doing this weekend? One of our veteran team riders is leading a group ride on Sunday, August 11! Meet at 9:30am (to leave at 9:45) in the municipal parking lot (enter from Summer St across from Maynard Fine Arts movie theatre and park to the left). 24…
Blueberry Picking – 8/6/24
CANCELED: Unfortunately, due to the wet weather, this event has been canceled. It's that time of year! Our friends at Blue Meadow Farm in Sudbury are once again opening their fields for a "Pick for the Community" event to support guests of Open Table. We are looking for volunteers to…
Most Wanted – August 2024
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…
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Press Releases
TriCon Grant Supports Open Table
Open Table Receives Grant from Trinitarian Congregational Church Contribution to support general operations and help meet growing need in the community Concord and Maynard, MA…
Press Release: Greater Lowell Community Foundation Grant
Open Table Receives Elder Services Grant from Greater Lowell Community Foundation Donation to support program senior grocery and meals programs Concord and Maynard, MA (June…
Press Release: Bud Ackerman Fund Grant
Open Table Receives Grant from Bud Ackerman Fund Contribution to support food purchases and help meet growing need in the community Concord and Maynard, MA…
Press Release: Chef Jonathan Gilman Wins Chopped for Charity
Chef Jonathan Gilman of True West Brewing Company Wins Open Table’s Chopped for Charity Competition James Crosby and Crosby’s Marketplace of Concord honored at annual…