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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…
Recipe: Roasted Squash with Pecans, Feta and Pomegranate
Roasted Squash with Pecans, Feta and Pomegranate Pomegranate seeds add flavor as well as color to this dish. It makes a festive side for a holiday meal. Recipe from Chef Laura Bonicelli.
Recipe: Tomato and Pomegranate Salad
Tomato and Pomegranate Salad Adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi, this salad includes the Middle Eastern spice blend Za’atar, which gives it a citrusy note. Because it uses cherry tomatoes, it can be successfully made year round.
Save the Date – Annex Grand Opening
We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of our new Annex space, happening on the morning of Friday, January 24, 2025! Join us for a brief program to recognize and thank the many individuals and groups who made this important expansion possible. Guests will have the opportunity to tour…
Thank You, Corinthian Lodge of Concord
Thank you to the masons of the Corinthian Lodge of Concord for their generous donation. Our Executive Director Alex Depalo met with Anthony Rooney, Thomas Creed (current Master of Lodge), and Perry Tomasetti this week. We appreciate the Lodge's support and helping us spread More Love, Less Hunger!
Got Leftovers?
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with delicious food, good friends or family, and moments to reflect on and give thanks for all the good in your life. And of course, we hope you’re enjoying one of the best parts of Thanksgiving—the leftovers! Whether you savor a classic duplicate…
Recipe: Mashed Squash Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Mashed Squash Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Turkey isn’t the only thing that might be left over after Thanksgiving! If you have roasted squash to spare, take a cue from Open Table’s Business Manager, Aiko Pinkoski, and elevate your next-day lunch with a gourmet twist—add it to a grilled cheese sandwich. The…
Recipe: Potato Pucks
Mashed Potato Pucks Transform your leftover mashed potatoes into something special! Open Table Program Manager Jill Tsakiris makes delicious Mashed Potato Pucks using regular or sweet potatoes. Bonus: this recipe works just as well with leftover stuffing!
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Press Releases
Press Release: Grant from CCCC
Concord Carlisle Community Chest Makes $30,000 Grant to Open Table Donation to underwrite food relief organization’s operating costs Concord and Maynard, MA (July 25, 2024)…
Press Release: Youth-Led Road Race Supports Open Table
Youth Led ‘Sunrise Classic’ Running Race Kicks Off at Concord’s Emerson Field All race proceeds to benefit Open Table in its mission to fight food…
Press Release: GBFB Grant
Open Table Receives Grant from Greater Boston Food Bank Community Investment Grant supports enhanced community outreach Concord and Maynard, MA (July 5, 2024) – Open…
Press Release: Open Table BOD Changes
Barbara Fisher Named Chair of Open Table Board of Directors Six New Board Members Bring Diverse Talents to Metrowest Area Charity Concord and Maynard, MA…