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The Open Door Partners with City of Gloucester to Raise Hunger Awareness

September 17, 2021 / Events

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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Going Green: Degradable Meal Packaging Debuts at The Open Door

September 10, 2021 / Green Moments

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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The Open Door Introduces Online Pantry Shopping

September 3, 2021 / Programs

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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Local Post Office Recognizes The Open Door and We Are All In This Together Gloucester for Pandemic Response

August 27, 2021 / Events

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

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Longstanding Summer Meals for Kids Program Fills Critical Need to Prevent Childhood Hunger

August 20, 2021 / Programs

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.

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Your donation feeds local people

December 19, 2020 / Thrift Store

Did you know that when you donate and shop at Second Glance, you are helping people right here in our community? Our team turns your generous donations into dollars that are used to support our hunger-relief programs. Since mid-March 2020 when the pandemic shutdown much of the country, The Open Door stayed OPEN because of

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A Second Glance Christmas

December 12, 2020 / Thrift Store

Thrift Store Christmas Gift Ideas Thrift shopping is a great way to save money year-round. Here is a guide to turning thrift store finds into Christmas Gifts. Mason Jars Gift Ideas There really are so many things you can do with these thrift shop staples. You can make cookie and brownie mix in jars and

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