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“I consider you my family”
Have you had holiday meals with loved ones in recent days? Celebrating with food is a custom we all share. When you are invited to someone’s table, it is an invitation to be a part of their family, even for just an evening. Mary from Wayland told us “I consider…
Recipe: Baking Substitutions
Baking Substitutions From Sharon Reidy As Sharon points out, many times we have things in our pantries which might help us when short of ingredients, but we just don't realize it. Here are some possible substitutions you can use in most cases when a called-for ingredient is missing. Have more…
Winter Closure Details
It’s the holiday season, and we hope everyone is able to enjoy this time with family and friends. Open Table will close on Friday, December 22nd and reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd. There will be no online or phone orders for the fist week of January. We will offer pre-packed…
Thank You, Gilson Family Foundation
We extend our sincere appreciation to The Gilson Family Foundation for their generous $75,000 challenge match during our Annual Appeal. We are delighted to share that, with your support, we have successfully met the challenge. Your collective enthusiasm have made it possible for us to not only meet but exceed…
Recipe: Scandinavian Almond Bars
Scandinavian Almond Bars From Norma Frye These Scandinavian Almond Bars are just one of the many delicious cookies and treats Board Member Norma Frye bakes up during the holidays. We'll all be visiting her house this winter! Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt…
Thank You, Team KAYAK
Our friends from KAYAK's Concord office were on hand to help decorate and fill kids' bags at our Beharrell St location. These bags add a much-appreciated addition to our food distribution for our youngest clients. Thank you for helping us spread More Love, Less Hunger, team KAYAK!
Recipe: Hummus
Hummus From Chef Jed Ingredients: 2 cups dried chickpeas 1 teaspoon baking soda 7 ½ cups water 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons tahini paste 4 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, crushed 7 ½ tablespoons cold water Salt to taste
Thank you, Nashawtuc Country Club
The Nashawtuc Turkey Shoot golf tournament is a Fall classic that drives a swing for a cause, benefiting Open Table. Despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions this year, a handful of Nashawtuc members valiantly embraced the rain to tee off one more time before the season ends, showing their commitment to…
Thank You, Honey Pot Hill and Pickers!
We had approximately 2400 pounds of apples donated from Honey Pot Hill Orchards for our clients. Many thanks to our groups of volunteer pickers who went over to the orchard for us and brought back this bounty! We greatly appreciate Honey Pot Hill for opening up their orchard to our…
MetroWest Daily News Shows Thanksgiving Prep
We were honored to welcome Tom Benoit and Art Illman from the MetroWest Daily News to our kitchen and pantry last week while we were preparing our Thanksgiving prepared meals and "kits" for distribution. We thank them for recognizing the importance of our mission to end local hunger and for…
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Press Releases
In the News: Tackling Food Insecurity in MetroWest
Thank you to The Concord Bridge for the March 24th article shedding more light on food insecurity in our area. You can read the original…
Press Release: Local Chefs Take Center Stage
Local Chefs Take Center Kitchen for Open Table’s Chopped for Charity Gala Evening to feature chefs’ cooking challenge, food and silent auction Concord and Maynard,…
Press Release: Family-to-Family Gift Bag Drive Returns to Open Table
Family-to-Family Gift Bag Drive Returns to Open Table An opportunity to give back to our community and brighten the holiday season Concord and Maynard, MA…
Press Release: Alexandra DePalo Named Executive Director
Seasoned public health official takes reins at non-profit fighting food insecurity in MetroWest Concord and Maynard, MA (September 26, 2022) – Open Table, the Concord…