A group of good elves on Reynard Street in Gloucester are doing their part to make sure everyone has a holly, jolly holiday season this year. Every December, neighbors on the street have decked their homes with festive lights for years, to encourage members of the community to drive by to see the beautiful displays. …
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Elbow-to-elbow in a well-worn and well-loved kitchen, The Open Door’s five-member culinary team prepares and packages 200 meals to-go daily, more than double the number served pre-pandemic—in addition to preparing more food and meals for other programs. The new addition is needed now more than ever. This June, The Open Door broke ground on a 7,400 …
Farmers Truck Rolls in with Free, Fresh Produce Brimming with fresh produce and extra groceries, The Open Door Mobile Market Farmers Truck provided free groceries to local veterans on Wednesday. The event was offered by The Open Door and hosted by Salem Veterans’ Services in partnership with North Shore Veterans Collaborative, Lowell Vet Center, The …
Preschool and fourth grade students at Manchester Memorial Elementary School recently teamed up to put their creative talents to use, and painted bowls for The Open Door Empty Bowl To Go 2.0 fundraiser. The annual fundraiser will be held as a drive-thru for the second time this year due to the pandemic. “There’s a special sense of …
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 …
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 …
The Open Door Partners with City of Gloucester to Raise Hunger Awareness Read More »
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 …
