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Recipe: Turkey Tetrazzini
Turkey Tetrazinni This year, Open Table Chef Jed Hackney roasted dozens of turkeys to prepare delicious Thanksgiving meals for our clients. While we’re sure those turkey dinners will be eagerly enjoyed, Chef Jed has mastered the art of turning leftovers into creative next-day dishes. Here’s his recipe for a beloved…
Recipe: Turkey Chilaquiles
Turkey Chilaquiles Open Table Program Manager Jill Tsakiris shares this quick and easy recipe for a delicious appetizer or snack to make with leftover Thanksgiving Turkey.
Thank you, Nashawtuc Country Club
Thank you to the Nashawtuc Country Club for having their annual Turkey Shoot proceeds benefit Open Table. Thank you to Brian Smith, Head Golf Professional, for organizing and to all the members who participated. This event will help us spread More Love, Less Hunger this holiday season!
Double You Impact for Giving FOOD Day!
This year Open Table has seen a 30% increase in demand for our services. We need your help to meet this growing need. Thanks to an exciting early Giving Tuesday match from Cambridge Savings Bank, your donation will go twice as far — up to $7,500 — for Giving FOOD Day!…
Thank You, Emerson Health
We are deeply grateful for our ongoing partnership with Emerson Health and the generous support of its community. Recently, this partnership has provided invaluable assistance to our clients through two impactful drives. Jennifer Leach, Senior Operations Manager of Nutrition Services, organized a staff food drive that collected over 165 pounds…
Concord Turkey Trot
The Concord Turkey Trot is one week from today and whether you are registered to run or just there to cheer, you can bring donations for Open Table with you! Right now we are most in need of 4-5lb bags of sugar, ground coffee, dried beans, and cooking oil. We…
Delivery Drivers Needed
We need one or more volunteers to deliver 110 frozen meals (5 to 6 banana boxes) to Lowell on alternate Fridays starting Nov 22. Pick up is at our Maynard site at 8:30 AM. This can be done in a car with the back seat down or a larger vehicle…
Thanksgiving is Coming!
And we're getting ready. We've picked up turkeys from the Greater Boston Food Bank (see video below). Our kitchen is busy crafting delicious holiday meals. And we are gathering other items our guests will need to cook up their own traditional meal. That's were we need your help! We are…
Thank You, DCU for Kids Foundation
We want to thank the DCU for Kids Charitable Foundation for their recent generous grant. This contribution will directly support our children's programs, providing vital resources to address child hunger. According to the Greater Boston Food Bank's 2024 report, 1 in 3 Massachusetts households with children experienced child-level food insecurity,…
Recipe: Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies
Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies Open Table Board Member Norma Frye bakes dozens of cookies that she shares with family and friends during the holidays. This recipe for Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies is one that is always a hit with those lucky friends.
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Press Releases
Press Release: Grant from CCCC
Concord Carlisle Community Chest Makes $30,000 Grant to Open Table Donation to underwrite food relief organization’s operating costs Concord and Maynard, MA (July 25, 2024)…
Press Release: Youth-Led Road Race Supports Open Table
Youth Led ‘Sunrise Classic’ Running Race Kicks Off at Concord’s Emerson Field All race proceeds to benefit Open Table in its mission to fight food…
Press Release: GBFB Grant
Open Table Receives Grant from Greater Boston Food Bank Community Investment Grant supports enhanced community outreach Concord and Maynard, MA (July 5, 2024) – Open…
Press Release: Open Table BOD Changes
Barbara Fisher Named Chair of Open Table Board of Directors Six New Board Members Bring Diverse Talents to Metrowest Area Charity Concord and Maynard, MA…