Our Mission

Open Table offers weekly community supper programs and pantries in Maynard and Concord to more than 175 guests, including many children - no questions asked.

Founded in 1989, its mission is to address hunger and social isolation in our area, while respecting the privacy and dignity of our guests in a welcoming community of support.

In 2006, Open Table launched a new program in Maynard. Working with the local community, Open Table Maynard now serves more than 50 guests each week and provides groceries from an onsite pantry. Open Table continues to help Maynard build its own distinct program with sustainable local community and financial support.

Beyond providing food resources, Open Table strives to build a community of support for its guests who face many challenges associated with poverty. Open Table helps to combat the social isolation that some of our guests experience.  Among our guests are the unemployed, the homeless, those on a limited income, the elderly, individuals with mental or physical disabilities, new immigrants, families and single parents.

We have expanded our original mission to become a link to other community services and support systems for our predominantly low-income guests. To learn more about current Open Table initiatives to support our guests, download the PDF of our 2008 newsletter.