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
As the first snowfalls of the season arrive, and families and friends look forward to gathering together for the holidays, finding festive and healthy recipes can prove to be a challenge. If your dinner and side dish recipe lineup needs a refresh this holiday season, fear not! The Open Door is sharing a handful of
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The holiday season often brings with it a variety of sugary and rich foods, but for parents and guardians looking for healthier alternatives, The Open Door has you covered. There are plenty of tasty, healthier holiday recipes children will love, many of which also offer a fun activity when you make them together (see the
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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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