Recent News
Sunrise Classic
We are thrilled to be the beneficiary of the Sunrise Classic on August 3rd. Run with the sunrise at 6:00am and beat the heat! 5k and 1 mile professionally timed races on the Emerson Field track in Concord. Races will be split into age categories. Free T-shirt to all runners…
Annex Update: It’s a Wrap
It's a Wrap. No, the Annex construction isn't done yet, but it is all wrapped with Tyvek to protect and insulate. Almost ready for the new siding.
July Closure
Open Table will be closed to the public from July 1 through July 5, 2024. We will reopen on July 8, 2024. For that week please note: The Drive-through Pantry will take orders for perishable items and have dry goods bags available July 9th and 11th. Pre-packed orders will be…
PUPPY Pop Up by Girl Scouts
This week, Girl Scout Troop 67509 visited our drive-thru with a pop-up pet food pantry. Based at the Thoreau School in Concord, the troop organized a PUPPY (Pop-Up Pet Pantry - Yay) drive, collecting pet food and toys. They then distributed these items to clients with pets during our standard…
Thank You, BrightPath Maynard
We want to thank BrightPath Maynard for their donation, which they presented to our Executive Director, Alex Depalo, at their grand opening ceremony. Welcome to the neighborhood, BrightPath and thank you for helping us spread More Love, Less Hunger. All rights reserved. For personal use only - this image, or…
Thank You, MetroWest Food Collaborative
We recently received a generous grant from MetroWest Food Collaborative in support of our senior meals programs. The grant aims to address dignity in food choice for older adults and will help us purchase culturally appropriate foods for use in our prepared meals for seniors in Framingham, Hudson, Marlboro, Maynard,…
Annex Update: Door Framing
Another exciting Annex update: The framing is starting for the large roll-up doors which will be on both the Annex and our Main building. These large doors will allow us to move pallets of products between our buildings with ease. This will lead to less heavy lifting for our volunteers…
Volunteer Spotlight: Summer Interns!
This summer, we are excited to welcome 17 interns, scheduled in four, two-week sessions. The 2024 Open Table interns are in the 10th and 11th grades, and represent nine surrounding towns. With over 90 applicants we had a very difficult selection process! We are thrilled to have such a talented…
Recipe: Rhubarb Salsa “Al Pastor”
Rhubarb Salsa "Al Pastor" Chef Jonathan Gilman's Korean Red Chile Cod Tacos captivated the judges palettes, earning him the Chopped for Charity 2024 Championship. He graciously shared his "secret sauce": his Rhubarb Salsa "Al Pastor" recipe, which highlights the competitions secret ingredient of rhubarb as well as cilantro. Add it…
School’s Out – Summer Lunches are In!
Help Feed Kids This Summer The end of the school year often brings joyous feelings of summer freedom for kids – but if your family depends on free school lunches, it also means an end to those meals for several months. In response, Open Table offers our Fuel Up for…
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Press Releases
Press Release: Open Table Announce Project DASH Impact Grant from DoorDash
Open Table Announces Project DASH Grant from DoorDash Grant Supports Food Delivery Program Concord and Maynard, MA (February 8, 2024) – Open Table, the MetroWest…
Press Release: Grant from Roy A. Hunt Foundation
Open Table Receives Grant from Roy A. Hunt Foundation Donation to support program purchased food Concord and Maynard, MA (February 8, 2024) – Open Table,…
Press Release: Grant from Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation
Open Table Receives Grant from Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Donation to support home delivery program Concord and Maynard, MA (January 22, 2024)…
Press Release: Grant from Crawford Idema
Open Table Receives Grant from Crawford Idema Family Foundation Donation to support program operations and purchased food Concord and Maynard, MA (January, 16, 2024) –…