Open Table News

We had such a great day at Maynard Fest (29th Annual) last weekend! The popcorn machine was a huge hit (thanks, Concord Lions Club!) as well as our Cornhole set up. Thank you Senator Jamie Eldridge for stopping by, and to all who donated, signed up to volunteer, and made…

Our Executive Director recently completed the Philanthropy Massachusetts Fundraising Certificate program. We’re so grateful to Philanthropy Massachusetts for offering such an incredible fundraising training program and for CHNA 15 for a grant supporting the cost of the program, which was made possible by Determination of Need funds received from Lahey…

Come visit us at Maynard Fest, Saturday, October 2, 9:00am - 3:00pm. We'll have games and activities, free popcorn and other treats, and, of course, information about how YOU can help end hunger in our community. Maynard Fest is an n old fashioned street fair through out Maynard's downtown, this…

We are so honored to partner with Dignity Matters to supply feminine hygiene products, bras and underwear to our clients. Although many think of period poverty as a developing-world issue, it is a significant issue right here in Massachusetts. These products cannot be purchased by SNAP benefits, Medicaid, or health…

As the Commonwealth reports in this article, many who are food insecure do not get the support they need to due issues of proximity and choice. "In addition to increased proximity, food insecure individuals reiterated consistently that lack of choice in the food available to them is a top concern…

Our very own executive director, Jeanine Calabria, will be presenting information about our ethical storytelling project at the Connecticut Foodshare Institute for Hunger Research & Solutions Wednesday Webinar, this Wednesday, September 15th at 1pm. The program is free and a great way to take action during Hunger Action Month! Register…

Open Table will be hosting a table at the Maynard Farmer's Market on Saturday, September 25th, 9am to 1pm. The market is held in the Mill Pond parking lot on Main Street, and runs rain or shine (we're hoping for sun!). Visit the Market and pick up some fresh veggies,…

We’ve all had to adjust due to the pandemic. Adjustments Open Table had to make to support the community, including some of the infrastructure changes and additional food purchases, have been funded by a generous CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) from the Massachusetts DHCD (Department of Housing and Community Development)…

September is Hunger Action Month! For many families in Massachusetts, a daily meal isn’t a choice between dishes. It’s a choice between food and other needs - like medicine, electricity, or childcare. This September, join us for Hunger Action Month by sharing how you Choose to End Hunger. Take action…

Open Table, Inc. Annual Meeting Notice In accordance to Article 3, Section 1 of the Bylaws, an annual meeting has been called for September 22, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the event will be virtual this year. Please refer to our website @ www.opentable.org for the meeting…