Open Table

08/29/2026

We had the opportunity to visit two of our partners in Lowell this week to meet new team members, see their work in action, and find out how best to continue to support their food needs.

Project Kompass's Community Center supports individuals and families during moments of need, transition, and growth. Open Table is proud to provide prepared meals for their food offerings.
Jill Tsakiris and Alex Depalo with Project Kompass Executive Director/Founder Ronnie Hoey and Board Chair Dave Aldrich

Mill City Grows fosters food justice by improving physical health, economic independence, and environmental sustainability through increased access to land, locally grown food, and education. Open Table also provides prepared meals to support their work. Jill and Alex with Tess Clarkin, Director of Food Access, and James Tierney, Food is Medicine Manager

It was wonderful to see firsthand how these meals make a difference in the work Project Kompass and Mill City Grows do every day. We're honored to partner with these wonderful organizations, and together, we're spreading More Love, Less Hunger.

08/28/2026

We had a lovely gathering of many of our Ride & Stride for Food team members this week! It was a great opportunity to meet fellow teammates, share stories from past Rides, and see the pantry where Open Table distributes food to local families each week. Thanks to Smartwater and Topo Chico for providing refreshing beverages — much appreciated by team members who rode in on their bikes!

We were honored to be joined by Marena Burnett, Executive Director of Three Squares New England who shared behind-the-scenes info about the event and spoke about the importance of supporting local hunger relief. Team members also received their team shirts — check them out!

We're so excited for the main event on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Noble and Greenough School in Dedham. There's still time to join our team — and volunteers and cheering fans are always welcome! Or support our Riders and Striders by contributing to their fundraising efforts.

08/25/2026

Say hello to our new branded crates! These sturdy, Open Table logo-ed crates are helping us keep our pantry organized and ready to serve our neighbors efficiently. A small upgrade that makes a big difference behind the scenes!

08/21/2026

Every week, our kitchen team, volunteers, and summer interns have created and packed nutritious, delicious lunches for children across our 21 communities. Turkey sandwiches, hummus wraps, fresh sides, all made with care for kids who might otherwise go without. And behind every single tray is a family who doesn't have to worry about where their child's next meal is coming from.

We are so proud of what this community has built together — and we are not done yet. If you haven't had a chance to give this summer, there is still time to make your gift count. Every dollar goes directly toward getting these lunches to those in need and supporting the many other programs that keep our neighbors nourished all year long. Donate at https://www.opentable.org/summer/

08/20/2026

Open Table is grateful for a recent grant from The Nash Family Foundation that will directly support our Community Connections Coordinator role, providing a welcoming and trusted resource for individuals and families seeking food assistance and connections to other human services.

While we were saddened to learn that the foundation is closing, we are profoundly grateful for their many years of support and wish the trustees and their families all the best in their next endeavors.

08/20/2026

Thank you to our Summer Interns for all their hard work — both IN the pantry and OUT front! Over the past few weeks, they have been decorating our windows with fun designs supporting our Ride & Stride for Food team and Fuel Up for Summer lunch program — adding some color to our day!

08/18/2026

Thank you to The Maynard Voice for covering our recent board news! We're grateful for local journalism that helps tell Open Table's story and keep our community informed.

Read the article here: https://maynardvoice.com/open-table-appoints-three-new-board-members-welcomes-back-a-fourth/

Open Table on Main Street welcomes new board members Mimi Gleason, Eric Schoen and Greg Wolf, plus returning member Norma Frye.

08/17/2026

Open Table would like to thank the Audax Charitable Foundation for their recent generous grant. This grant will help expand and strengthen our client outreach efforts, including referrals to other non-food-related supports. We appreciate Audax Charitable Foundation's recognition and support of our mission.

08/17/2026

Turnip the giggles! Orange you glad it's National Tell a Joke Day? Share your favorite food jokes and puns with us!

Orange you glad it's National Tell a Joke Day? We've got FOUR food-themed jokes for you today — see if you can guess the punchlines before you get there.

Turnip the giggles - share your favorite food jokes and puns with us in the comments

08/14/2026

🫑 Fresh peppers, happy volunteers, and a whole lot of chopping! Our kitchen crew has been hard at work prepping fresh green bell peppers for this week's meals — one more way our volunteers turn fresh produce into nourishing food for our neighbors.

Speaking of peppers... keep an eye out for our August Newsletter next week, which will feature some delicious sweet pepper recipes!