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Annex Grand Opening
Thank you to everyone who joined us—whether in person or in spirit—for our Annex Grand Opening on Friday, January 24th. The event was a joyful celebration and a heartfelt tribute to the incredible effort and generosity that brought this space to life. If you missed the celebration or want to…
Thank You Crawford Idema
Open Table proudly announces a generous grant from the Crawford Idema Family Foundation in Concord. The funds provided by the Crawford Idema Family Foundation will supplement food donations and allow Open Table to purchase essential, healthy staples such as meats, dairy products, eggs, produce, and nonperishables. As a result, Open…
The Power of Food to Change Lives
When Soman Karimi and her family were evacuated from Afghanistan in 2021, they faced the daunting challenge of rebuilding their lives in a new country. Initially taken to Qatar and then to Fort Dix, New Jersey, they were finally resettled in Maynard, Massachusetts. Soman, the only family member who speaks…
Recipe: Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Board Member Norma Frye has been adding a healthy twist to a classic comfort food by "sneaking" cauliflower into the mashed potatoes she serves her grandchildren. This clever addition creates a lighter, lower-carb version of their favorite side dish—and it’s a hit! During a recent visit, Norma…
Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasted Cauliflower Salad Here is a heart salad that can easily turn into a meal with the addition of some leftover chicken or shrimp. Feel free to play with ingredients, swapping out dates for raisins, for example, or adding avocado, cucumber, or charred scallions.
Annex Grand Opening – Please Join Us
Please Celebrate with Us Thanks to the hard work and generosity of many, Open Table is thrilled to open our Annex building! This dedicated space will help us better serve even more members of our community with fresh, healthy food. The next phase of Open Table is right around the…
Mobile Program Volunteers Needed
The Hudson Mobile Food Pantry, a joint project between Open Table and the Hudson Health Department, seeks volunteers to help distribute food to the Norma Oliver Village, Brigham Circle, and Peter's Grove on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, between 3 and 4:30 pm. Volunteers should have their…
Thank You, Cookie Bakers
For five years, families of Open Table supporters have come together during the holidays to bake cookies for a cause. Their Annual Cookie Fundraiser spreads joy and raises vital funds by sharing homemade treats with friends and family in exchange for donations to Open Table.This year’s event was a resounding…
616 Bags – Countless Smiles!
Thanks to your generosity, we distributed 616 gift bags donated by supporters from 30 different towns! These thoughtful gifts brightened the season for all the clients we serve through our onsite and mobile food distributions. Additionally, we were able to extend our reach to more than 50 families living in…
December Schedule Changes
Open Table will be closed to the Public December 23-27, 2024 and January 1, 2025. There will be no online or phone orders for December 30th - January 2, 2025. We will be offering prepared meals and groceries with modest choice: Tuesday 12/31/24Reduced Hours: 1:00pm – 3:30pm Thursday 01/02/25Regular Hours: 11:00am…
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Press Releases
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…
Press Release: Local Chefs Compete in 3rd Annual Open Table Chopped for Charity Gala
Local Chefs Compete in 3rd Annual Open Table Chopped for Charity Gala Evening to feature chefs’ cooking challenge, food and silent auction Concord and Maynard,…
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Open Table Receives Grant from Greater Lowell Community Foundation Grant Supports Children’s Snack Program at Area Shelters Concord and Maynard, MA (February 15, 2024) –…
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…