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
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Whether you are cleaning out your closet, moving or simply downsizing, a donation of clean, gently used goods to Second Glance helps feed local people. Revenue from the store directly supports hunger relief programs of The Open Door, including its Gloucester and Ipswich Community Food Pantries, Community Meals, Summer Meals for Kids, Mobile Markets, SNAP
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Looking for inspiration to kick start a healthier lifestyle? Now’s a great time to make healthier swaps or test out new things in the kitchen to improve your health! Not sure where to start? Hitting a rut in your New Year’s resolutions? The Open Door is here to help! See the below list from our
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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
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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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