Agency - 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.

Description:
We have many different programs to help families in our community such as: food pantry, community meals, Mobile Market, Summer Lunch Program, Senior Market & Brown Bag, Emerson Market and our resale store, Second Glance.

History:
The Open Door began in 1978 as an emergency food resource for families and individuals on Cape Ann. It has built its programs and service commitment to Gloucester and the greater community with a mission 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.

Contact people:

Lisa Novello, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Julie LaFontaine, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Bill Stevens, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

28 Emerson Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.foodpantry.org

Directions:

From Route 128/Grant Circle: Take Washington St. towards downtown Gloucester. Take a right on Centennial Ave. at George's Coffee Shop. After approximately .3 miles, take a right onto Emerson Ave.. . . (more) For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

Last updated on June 4, 2012