September 2021

The Open Door Partners with City of Gloucester to Raise Hunger Awareness

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Mayor Romeo Theken Issues Proclamation Naming September Hunger Action Month  As local families continue to recover from the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken joined The Open Door in recognizing the impact of hunger today.   Mayor Romeo Theken visited The Open Door at 28 Emerson Ave. on Friday to issue a proclamation naming September Hunger Action Month.   “We met a significant increase in need last year due […]

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Going Green: Degradable Meal Packaging Debuts at The Open Door

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New, degradable meal containers have arrived at The Open Door!  The new containers, distributed by Good Start Packaging in Bedford, NH have a fiber base with a polylactic acid (PLA) lining, and a clear PLA lid. PLA is made from fermentable sugars, often from corn.   The new green containers will cost an additional $7,500 annually

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