Open Table News

Our second Pop Up Food Drive was another huge success! The Concord Recreation Department dropped off all of their kids snacks - what a great addition to what we can offer families with kids home from school; kids who may normally depend on school lunches. The Dover Street Neighborhood Association…

As of Tuesday, March 17th, Open Table will be implementing “drive-thru” pantry service. Guests arriving by other means of transportation (walking, biking, etc) will, of course, also be served. Guests should keep their regular appointments during these times. Our pantry will be open during regular operating hours (we will be…

In order to provide fresh market food to our guests in a timely manner while also practicing social distancing and reducing points of contamination, Open Table will be implementing “drive-thru” pantry service starting Tuesday, March 17th.   Our pantry will be open during regular operating hours: Tuesday 1:00-6:30 pm and Thursday…

Thanks to you, our Pop Up Food Drive on Saturday was a success, bringing in 879 pounds of food. But on average we distribute 10,000 pounds of food to those in need each week, with the possibility of increased demand during this crisis. And while we get most of that…

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the caring and support of those in our community. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we are expecting an increase in need for food, so yesterday we put out a call for a popup food drive today. And, despite the short notice, you…

Despite COVID-19, Open Table will remains open and true to our mission helping all in need (see our COVID-19 Response Plan for details). Please show your support to our mission in this extraordinary time by helping to show #MoreLoveLessHunger to those in need. We will be collecting food donations at…

The health and safety of our guests, volunteers and staff is of utmost priority. Open Table has always adhered to strict food safety measures. During this time of uncertainty and evolving conditions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Open Table is taking additional measures to reduce the risk of inadvertent exposure and spread…

UPDATE: Note that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Concord Library is closed. The Food for Fines program will not be held as scheduled.  Concord Free Public Libraryto Offer Food for Fines Program CONCORD – From Monday March 23 – Sunday March 29 the Concord Free Public Library will partner…

Thank you to Whole Foods, Sudbury (536 Boston Post Road) for following up their recent successful food drive with on-going collection of food donations for Open Table. We are all thrilled with the beautiful donation bin that the very talented volunteer carpenter, Keith Lundberg, created to house those donations until…

Dylan volunteered at Open Table last summer. He decided to host a food drive this March at his school, Meadowbrook School in Weston. Dylan collected almost 180 pounds from his food drive! It's so wonderful to see young people making a difference in the community. If you are interested in…