Open Table News

We are thrilled with our new window mural by Apellis Pharmaceuticals! Our friends at Apellis wanted to capture the spirit of Thanksgiving and our collaboration with them, and we think they did just that! Be sure to come by and see this beautiful work!

At Open Table we strongly believe that no one should face the indignity of food insecurity. To spread that message, we've created our very own, larger-than-life size version of Eric Carle's famous Very Hungry Caterpillar. Visit him on the front lawn at the Concord Free Public Library in downtown Concord…

Nashawtuc Country Club hosted their annual Turkey Shoot golf tournament on Saturday, October 23rd to benefit Open Table. Brian Smith, Head Golf Professional at Nashawtuc, presented Open Table with a check, continuing a wonderful tradition started by our former treasurer, Sylvia Cullington and other generous Nashwtuc members. Thank you Brian…

Sending a big thank you to Team Welch's for their day of service helping us prepare our new Community Donation Center on Beherral Street in Concord for our Grand Opening during West Concord Day on Saturday October 23! Not only did Team Welch's lend some time and skills, they also…

Open Table will be hosting a GRAND OPENING of our new Community Donation Center, located at 40 Beharrell Street during Discover West Concord Day, Saturday, October 23, 10am - 2pm. We’ll have games and tours of the facility – and a chance to learn about how YOU can make a…

We’re pleased to announce that Kirsten Lewis has joined Open Table as Assistant Program Manager. She first learned about Open Table when working as a Care Resource Coordinator for the Contact Tracing Collaborative. “Having reached out to many food pantries around the state, Open Table was extraordinary in consistently providing…

Chef Mark Valentine has adapted a recipe from McCormick seasoning for a delicious pumpkin pie this holiday season. Garnishing with whipped cream adds a festive and tasty touch. Note that uneaten pie (if there is any) can be stored covered in the refrigerator for several days.

Join in the local walk to end hunger! The 41st Annual Concord CROP walk will take place on Sunday, October 17th, 1:30-4:00pm. The walk starts and ends at First Parish Church in Concord (20 Lexington Road). Funds raised support Church World Service (CWS) for worldwide emergency relief of disasters, such as floods,…

The 10th annual Three Squares New England Ride for Food was held on Sunday, October 3, 2021 and by all accounts it was a great success, with glorious fall weather, delicious foods, and hundreds of people coming together to raise awareness and funds for hunger relief. The Open Table team…