Summer is full of celebrations, and food is often an essential part of these special events! But as you’re planning your menu, or what to bring, knowing the basics of food safety can make or break your festivities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are an estimated 9 million reported cases, 56,000 …
If you’re looking for a staple ingredient that’s good for your health, your wallet, and the planet, look no further. Dry beans, a popular substitute for meat, are a great option for reducing your carbon footprint, adding nutrients to your meals, and saving money at the grocery store. They pair very well with rice and other …
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Looking to try new, healthy recipes? Welcome to Build-a-Meal, The Open Door’s answer to Blue Apron, to help you discover meals that are good for you, your family, and your budget! The Open Door Build-a-Meal program makes it easier than ever to experiment with new dishes, without going through the hassle of finding a recipe …
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“I try not to despair,” says Mariana*, a 45-year-old Gloucester mother of four children under the age of 12, when asked about how she will manage the record high food prices and electricity increases her family will face this winter. Mariana is a stay-at-home mom. Her husband makes $52,000 a year without benefits, but with …
Haga clic aquí para leer en español Carolina, a food pantry assistant at The Open Door, knows first-hand how hard it can be for people learning English as a second language to navigate day-to-day life on Cape Ann. Born in the Dominican Republic, Carolina moved to the United States several years ago. She holds a …
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Click here to read in English Carolina, Asistente de Despensa de alimentos en The Open Door sabe de primera mano lo difícil que puede ser para las personas que aprenden Ingles como Segundo Idioma el navegar por la vida cotidiana en Cape Ann. Nacida en la República Dominicana, Carolina se mudó a los Estados Unidos …
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Need help getting breakfast and lunch meals for your kids over the summer break? The Open Door is here to help with Summer Meals for Kids! Back for its 21st season, Summer Meals for Kids provides nutritious meals to local kids by visiting local neighborhoods, schools, and summer camps to make sure children have access …
Sponsored Meals Help Alleviate Hunger in Memory of Loved Ones A local family is honoring a loved one today by putting dinner on the table for those in need of a little extra help. Friday’s Community Meal at The Open Door, a hearty ham, pineapple, vegetable stuffing, and mashed potatoes dinner, is given in loving memory …
Amid upbeat rock and pop music, sturdy kitchen appliances and a handful of dedicated staff, these days you’ll find renowned local Chef Ken Duckworth busily at work in The Open Door kitchen. He joined The Open Door’s kitchen team part-time this September, and helps prepare more than 160 meals a day, three times a week …
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Made with Care A small, capable team of veteran staff and volunteers have kept The Open Door Community Meals program going at a robust clip this year, preparing double the number of meals distributed pre-pandemic. For Kenn Taber, who served as the Community Meals Coordinator before COVID-19 and today is the kitchen lead, it’s about …
