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News from Around the Table – May 2023
The latest issue of Open Table's monthly email newsletter should be arriving in your inbox today. It includes information about Chopped for Charity (in case you missed the results), Ride for Food registration details, SNAP benefits, fun facts about fiddleheads, and thanks to some of the many individuals and organizations…
Recipe: Sautéed Fiddleheads
By Aiko Pinksoki Sautéed Fiddleheads Now is prime time for fiddleheads - baby Ostrich ferns. They can be purchased fresh or frozen in farmers' markets and select grocery stores, or found in the wild. If you find them growing, snap them while they are all curled up before they start…
Ride for Food 2023 Registration Now Open
In our 12th year, Open Table's Ride for Food team invites you to join us confronting hunger. You can help our team of enthusiastic volunteers, staff, and friends provide healthy food to our community by: Joining our team! Ride, Walk, Run, Hike, Swim, Spin... YOU CHOOSE! Contributing to a team…
Stamp Out Hunger – Saturday, May 13
This Saturday, May 13th, is the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. The National Association of Letter Carriers will once again spread out across America to help provide assistance to Americans who are struggling with hunger. This year donations in Concord will be delivered to Open Table. Just leave a…
In the News: Chef Ben Wins Chopped for Charity
https://theconcordbridge.org/.../salt-box-kitchen-chef.../ Thank you to The Concord Bridge for sharing this news: Concord Chef Ben Elliott of Saltbox Farm had the winning dish, just barely edging out the creations of Chef Kelcy of Wright-Locke Farm and Chef Matt Kenah of WECO Hospitality at Open Table's Chopped for Charity 2023, hosted by…
Most Wanted – May 2023
Boxed side dishes can make dinner come together more easily. If you can donate some of the following, our guests would greatly appreciate it! Boxed Side Dishes: Rice Pilaf Rice-A-Roni Potato Sides Spanish Rice Couscous Box Mac N Cheese Risotto Potato side Au Gratin, Scalloped, mashed etc.. Thai rice Noodles…
Thank You, Amelia Peabody Foundation
Open Table extends our most sincere thanks to the Amelia Peabody Foundation for a recent grant in support of our new Annex buildout. The new building will expand our food storage space and significantly improve the efficiency of our pantry operations. It will allow us to both serve more clients…
Record Number of Assistances
We had a record number in our pantry service last week: 502 households were provided groceries and/or meals. While it is concerning to see the increase need, we are proud of our ability to meet it, and glad that those who are experiencing hardship are able to find help. If…
Volunteer Opportunities for Students
Student Team: Monday and Wednesday 4-5:30pm. Volunteers needed for Pick and Pack shifts after school hours specifically for students. Weekly tasks are varied and may include fulfilling online orders, assembling grocery bags for distribution, bagging produce and breaking down cardboard boxes, among others. Join fellow students in our pantry and…
Spring Neighborhood and Team Ambassadors Needed
Open Table is looking for neighborhood ambassadors. Maybe you are the go-to organizer for neighborhood or team events, or maybe you would like to find a new way to bring neighbors together. If so, read on! Spring is here! Sunshine and warmer days mean it’s a great time to organize…
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