Open Table News

Your generous support made our Annual Appeal a success! Your donations play a vital role in advancing our mission and providing healthy foods for your neighbors in need.  In 2023, we faced increased demand, distributing 817,261 pounds of food and 70,123 prepared meals. Projections for 2024 indicate these numbers will…

Our February Most Wanted is focused on Heart Healthy offerings. Many of our clients are on a salt restriction diet. We are looking for low-salt soups, stews, vegetables, canned meats (yes, even SPAM has a low-salt version!); low-salt crackers, no-salt nuts and trail mixes, and no-salt dried herbs and spice…

Join us at Chopped for Charity 2024, Open Table's annual gala and cooking competition. Returning host, TV and radio personality Chef Joe Gatto, will once again serve as our Master of Ceremonies! DATE:   Friday, May 3, 2024VENUE:  Nashawtuc Country Club, ConcordTickets on Sale March 1 Chopped 2024 will feature three…

Volunteer Carolyn Coffin has coordinated the Family to Family Holiday Gift bag program for the past three years. This extremely popular program is greatly appreciated by the clients who receive the gift bags and a meaningful part of the holiday season for the many members of the community who donate…

Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes From Stephanie Smith Ingredients: 1 cup of rolled oats 2 cups buttermilk 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons canola oil (or butter, melted and cooled) 2 tablespoons applesauce (or sugar, or…

Martin Luther King Jr Day is designated as a National Day of Service. Open Table is honored to have three local organizations hosting service projects in support of Open Table and our clients this year. If you are looking for a fun way to support those less fortunate in our…

This time of year, the media bombards you with ways to watch your waistline. For many of our clients, their worries are quite different. “Can you imagine having to count your pennies, as opposed to your calories?” an Open Table client asked. Your support ensures our clients have healthy prepared…

The Nashoba Area Social Justice Alliance is hosting a Marin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service that will include creating Kids' Bags for Open Table clients. The event will be held at the Pompo Community Center (509 Great Road, Stow) from 2-4pm on January 15th. All are welcome. NASJA’s MLK…

PostponedNew Date: Monday, January 22nd 5:30-6:30pm Whether you are new to volunteering at Open Table or a veteran volunteer, you are invited to join us for an opportunity to learn about our programs, impact on the community and the scope of volunteer options at Open Table. Alex Depalo, Executive Director…

Starting the New Year off with a Souper Bowl! Our Most Wanted item this month is soup to warm up our clients during the cold Winter months. Beef Stew Clam Chowder Hearty Vegetable Soup Hearty Chicken Soup Hearty Beef Soup Chili Canned Pasta Meals Corned Beef Hash Broth ( Veggie,…