Open Table News

A load of thanks to the West Concord Laundromat  and volunteer Jody Chandler! Every week Jody gathers our aprons, towels, and tablecloths and delivers them to West Concord Laundromat. They wash, dry and fold them, assuring they are clean and ready for the next meal. This saves us a lot of time…

Our very supportive Business 500 partner Hair in Harmony has a great Back to School program: 25% of all back to school Children’s hair cuts scheduled during the week of August 20th- August 24th will be donated to Open Table to support our back to school Snack pack program!! Donations…

Please join us for a training ride this Thursday, August 8th at 5:45 led by co-captain Barbara Epstein.  Thursday, August 8th, 5:45 pm. Meet at the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Bike Path Parking Lot at Concord Road & 2A (Great Road Acton). All are welcome even if not riding from Dedham…

Many of our wonderful volunteers are taking well deserved vacations this summer. But hunger never takes a vacation, and we need many volunteers to run our pantry and dinners each week. These are the shifts we still have to fill for next week. If you can help, please contact Heather…

Our Community Donation Center in Concord (105 Everett Street) is closed while we undergo some renovations to allow us to better serve the community. We expect to reopen in early September. Sorry for any inconvenience. Of course, we still need and welcome your non-perishable food donations. Groceries can be donated…

Open Table is thrilled to have been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of August 2019 at the Stop & Shop located at 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton MA. Open Table will receive a $1 donation every time the $2.50 reusable Community…

Our amazing, hard working volunteers do occasionally go on vacation, particularly during the summer months. But those experiencing food insecurity rely on Open Table to provide food and friendship year round, and it takes over 75 volunteers each week to run our market pantry and cook and serve community meals…

Open Table will not be serving Community Dinners in Concord during the month of August, because there is no air conditioning available at the First Parish location, and with ovens and stoves running, the kitchen (and other areas) can become unbearably hot. Stay safe and cool this summer! Join us…

We know, we’re still basking in the joy that is summer in New England, but September is lurking at the edge of it and we need to make some plans. So put Wednesday, September 25th on your calendar – it’s the date of Open Table’s Annual Meeting and volunteer appreciation celebration…