Open Table News

Since March of 2020, the Town of Maynard has generously made available the Municipal Parking Lot to facilitate a drive-thru pantry. As we work on our plan to return to in-person shopping, simultaneously we want to create a BIG thank you to the town. We have cleaned up the fence…

By Ellen Green Late summer in my family has meant corn chowder and BLTs for as long as I can remember–some years, it's on the menu almost once a week from the end of August until the corn stops. I'm not bored of it yet! The best thing about this…

Open Table Expands Capabilities with Purchase of Adjacent Building on Main Street in Maynard With more on-site food storage, nonprofit is better able to fight food insecurity in the Metro West area Concord and Maynard, MA (September 6, 2022) – Open Table, the Concord and Maynard charity dedicated to fighting…

September is the time to take ACTION to end hunger in our community. Your actions, voice, and commitment will ensure nobody has to make an impossible choice between food and other necessities such as medicine, utilities, or childcare. Here are a few ways you can help families facing hunger NOW:…

Reminder: The Labor Day Holiday necessitates the following program changes: There will be no online or phone ordering for pickup or delivery the week of September 5th. Instead, prepacked bags with modest choice will be provided for all programs that week.There will be no Drive-thru pantry on Tuesday, September 6th.  All…

UPDATE 8/24/22: We have found a designer! Thanks for the quick response. Come check out the new space this fall. Do you have landscape design experience? Or just a good eye for plantings? We’re looking a volunteer to help us beautify the Municipal Parking area behind our facility. You won’t…

Mill City Grows is a network of urban farms, community garden plots and school gardens that provide fresh, healthy food to local people in need. Open Table is currently delivering 100 delicious frozen meals each week for people temporarily living in hotels, shelters, and cars, where cooking isn’t an option.…

Once a year, we get together to celebrate our supporters and volunteers and share information on the latest goings on with Open Table and the food insecurity space. This year that will happen on Wednesday, September 14, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Come hear about our new Annex, our plans to become…

By Stefanie Cloutier Blueberry pie is like summer in a pie plate! Blueberry Pie Ingredients: 4 cups fresh blueberries ¾ cup of sugar ¾ cup of water 3 tbsp flour ¼ cup water ¼ tsp salt Baked 9-inch pie shell Directions Simmer over medium heat one cup of the blueberries…

A talented team from Welch's recently repainted our front window display - stop by and check it out! Many thanks to team leader Yelena Barbosa and Katie Snape Croak, Rhonda Donaghue, and Greg May for their beautiful work. The new window theme is Ride for Food - the annual fundraiser…