How YOU Can Help Local Families Go Hunger-Free No one should ever have to worry where their Thanksgiving meal, or their children’s, is coming from. This holiday season, don’t let hunger stop your neighbors from enjoying a meal with their loved ones. “As we all look toward the holidays, the idea of local families worrying […]
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Each year, The Open Door recognizes volunteers and community partners for their outstanding commitment to hunger relief so our neighbors are fed. The following individuals and organizations have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors and ensure people in Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester, Ipswich, Topsfield, Hamilton, Wenham, Rowley and Boxford have consistent access to
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While Halloween is almost synonymous with candy, the team at The Open Door is pleased to share recipes for those that want to get in the spirit of “spooky season” with healthier alternatives. “Halloween doesn’t have to center around candy and sugar, which is not ideal for someone trying to stick to a healthy diet
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Second Glance’s Jackie Colussi Shares Tips and Tricks for Creating a Costume from Scratch With pumpkins on doorsteps, falling leaves and a crisp breeze in the air, the time has come to start planning your annual Halloween costume. For Jackie Colussi, shift leader at Second Glance, the thrift store of The Open Door, thrifting for
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Maintaining a well-balanced diet can be costly and time consuming, factors that can make it nearly impossible for busy families, older adults or anyone with a busy schedule or limited income. Here at The Open Door, we know how hard it can be to shop for and prepare healthy meals on a budget, which is why
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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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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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New Online Ordering System Returns Agency to Shoppers A new online ordering system at The Open Door has expanded choice more than ever before for client shoppers. SmartChoice™ at The Open Door launched this June and allows clients to place a weekly grocery order that matches any special dietary needs they may have as well
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Almost a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, three groups who went above and beyond to keep people fed, safe and connected came together to recognize and reflect on their extraordinary work. The Gloucester Post Office held a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at The Open Door on Emerson Avenue for
For 21 years, The Open Door Summer Meals for Kids program has ensured that even after the school year ends, local children have access to nutritious meals. As families continue to navigate hardship brought on and worsened by the economic ramifications of COVID-19, the program has become even more critical to prevent childhood hunger locally.
