Open Table, Inc.

Open Table is happy to announce the new location for our donation bin! The bin is now located at the Concord Human Services building, 55 Church St, in West Concord. Assistant Town Manager Jessica Porter was on hand for the bin delivery and placement. This location can now receive non-perishable donations which will be picked up by Open Table volunteers for distribution. Thank you to the Town of Concord for hosting our donation bin! We are grateful for community partnerships like yours to help us spread More Love, Less Hunger!

For the month of March, the Rotary Club of Concord MA collected personal care items for us, culminating in a drive last Saturday outside Crosby's Marketplace. We want to send a big Thank You to everyone at the Rotary who collected and delivered these high-value items to us for our clients (particularly the those who braved the chilly Saturday weather!). Thank you to everyone who donated items and funds to this drive. This will go along way towards helping your neighbors in need!

Chef Didem Hosgel of Tasteful Sini is offering an Auction item at Chopped for Charity on May 30th. Enjoy a private customized four-course dinner experience for 6 - 8 people with Chef Hosgel in your home. Chef Hosgel will work with you to prepare a custom menu with either 6 people for a fully prepared dining experience or 8 people for a hands-on cooking experience. You will enjoy an amazing meal and a stress-free evening! Past winners of this item told us Chef Hosgel "treated us to great food, gave us kitchen and cooking insights and also shared generously of her background and life experiences." This is an auction you don't want to miss! Make sure you get your Chopped for Charity tickets before we sell out https://lnkd.in/ePvbESFN .

We want to thank the Greater Lowell Community Foundation for their recent generous grant. This grant supports our general operations, and will ensure we can provide healthy, nutritious food to those in the 21 towns we serve, including Lowell.

We received a delivery from Dignity Matters, Inc. this month with two carts full of highly-requested menstrual care products. These products are not covered by government assistance programs, such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Having these products available for our clients makes a huge difference in their home budgets. Thank you, Dignity Matters!

We are excited to announce our Chopped for Charity 2025 Judge, Chef Lucmann Pierre ! Chef Pierre, a native of Haiti, is a James Beard award recipient and cookbook author who has earned a reputation for delectable cuisine and unprecedented service. As owner and executive chef of Le Pierre Caterers, Chef Pierre blends his passion and more than 30 years of culinary experience and training to serve up a dining experience that pleases the senses. Ticket holders at Chopped for Charity will have two chances to join Chef Pierre as a guest judge if you win the auction to join him. Chef Pierre is also going to be offering a Live Auction private dinner experience at Chopped for Charity. So get your tickets before we sell out. You don't want to miss this opportunity! https://lnkd.in/ePvbESFN

One week left to submit applications for our Summer Internship Program - deadline is April 6! Our Summer Student Internship program is back, offering 2-week sessions for high school students starting on July 14th. Participants can earn 40 hours of community service, acquire new skills, and gain valuable non-profit work experience to enhance their résumés, all while making a real difference. Successful candidates will be notified by April 18. Visit https://lnkd.in/eisiwHC3 for more information and to send in your application!

We are excited to share how the new Annex is enhancing our work! With a dedicated loading dock, expanded storage, and improved prep areas, our volunteers and staff can operate more efficiently and better serve our guests. This progress is only possible because of you—our dedicated supporters who have been with us every step of the way. Thank you for helping to spread More Love, Less Hunger!

The Rotary Club of Concord will be at Crosby's Marketplace in Concord this Saturday from 10-2 collecting personal care items for Open Table.

Chef Jason Jernigan, owner of Chef Style Boston , is a classically trained chef who believes food is more than just nourishment—it’s a way to create lasting memories that foster understanding, bringing people together through flavor, story, and shared experiences. Recognized as a top culinary talent, Jason was awarded “Best of Boston 2024” by Business Rated and has gained a strong following for his innovative and approachable style. Whether leading an interactive tasting menu or designing a custom 8 course experience, Jason’s goal remains the same: to make food unforgettable by creating moments that connect and inspire. We are thrilled to welcome Chef Jason J. back to Chopped for Charity this year as our Emcee for the evening! Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here https://lnkd.in/ePvbESFN