The Open Door
The mission of The Open Door is to alleviate the impact of hunger in our community.
We use practical strategies to connect people to good food, to advocate on behalf of those in need, and to engage others in the work of building food security.
Website:
Hours of service and information for clients:
Pantry is open Monday through Friday with a variety of hours. We serve residents of Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex and Ipswich.
Community Meals are served Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Second Glance Thrift Store, located at 2 Pond Road in Gloucester, is open Monday through Saturday for shopping and donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For a complete listing of our program details and hours, please visit our web site: www.foodpantry.org.
Donation Needs:
If you'd like to help feed the hungry on Cape Ann, you can:
- Make a donation
- Join the Good Egg Club
- Volunteer
- Organize a collection site
- Plant-A-Row
- Donate a Holiday Meal Basket for a Food Pantry client.
Volunteer Needs:
Volunteer Opportunities
We have regular volunteer positions available for people with various levels of experience, interests, skills, knowledge, and time.
vol-un-teer
-noun
1. a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.
2. a person who performs a service willingly and without pay.
Programs that Need Volunteers
Food Pantry
Community Meals
Second Glance Thrift Store
Programs:
Emergency Food
Food Pantry
Holiday Meals
Kids Summer Meals
New England Serve
SNAP - Food Stamp Assistance
Soup Kitchen
Towns Served:
Essex
Gloucester
Ipswich
Manchester
Rockport