Open Table

What Open Table does

Open Table, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 and headquartered at 33 Main Street in Maynard, Massachusetts, that operates a volunteer-powered community food pantry and meal program serving 21 cities and towns in central Middlesex County. In FY25 (July 2024 - June 2025) the organization served 8,821 individuals, distributed 925,063 pounds of food, completed 25,146 pantry visits and deliveries (a 32% year-over-year increase), and produced 78,845 prepared meals in its commercial kitchen, supported by 598 volunteers contributing over 24,688 hours of service. Core programs include an open-air drive-thru pantry at the Maynard headquarters, 17 mobile pantry partnerships with schools, senior centers, houses of worship, and human services agencies, limited home delivery for homebound clients, a senior grab-and-go lunch program, and children's initiatives such as Kids Bags and the seasonal Fuel Up for Summer lunch program. Distribution channels include an online pre-order system supporting five languages; operational technology is limited to third-party integrations (CERVIS for volunteer scheduling, Qgiv and PayPal for donations, Google Translate, Google Maps), with no proprietary platform.

The organization's funding model is donation-based and diversified: the majority of cash support comes from individual donors (1,161 households in the most recent reporting period, with 1,128 donors reported in FY25), supplemented by foundation and corporate grants (notably a flagship 10-year sustaining grant from the Cummings Foundation, currently in Year 2), food donations (nearly half from the Greater Boston Food Bank as a Partner Agency, approximately 18% from 14 grocery store partners, and supplemental contributions from 13 local farms), and annual fundraising events including the Chopped for Charity gala and the Ride & Stride for Food. Over 90 cents of every donated dollar flows directly to food relief programs, and services are provided free of charge to clients with no income verification or photo ID required.

Governance rests with an all-volunteer 15-member board of directors; minimal paid staff coordinate operations alongside the volunteer base. The organization holds a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, a Candid (formerly GuideStar) Platinum transparency rating, and was named a 2025 Healthy Pantry Champion by the Greater Boston Food Bank. Recent governance activity includes three board retirements at the end of FY and the July 2026 appointment of four new directors bringing IT, financial services, education, and communications expertise, while ongoing annex construction and a newly acquired cargo van signal continued capacity expansion.

Name

Open Table

Legal name

Open Table, Inc.

Website

https://opentable.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Open Table is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that operates a volunteer-powered community food pantry and meal program, serving 8,821 individuals across 21 towns in central Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with no fees or income verification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maynard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The majority of Open Table's financial support comes from generous individuals. Last year, 1,161 households and organizations contributed to the mission. Over 90 cents of every dollar donated goes directly toward supporting food relief programs.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Sustaining grants from organizations including Cummings Foundation (10-year grant), Starbucks Foundation, Sudbury Foundation, Fallon Health, Concord Carlisle Foundation, Metrowest Health Foundation, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Amelia Peabody Foundation, and Middlesex Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.
3. Food Donations: Nearly half of food sourced from Greater Boston Food Bank, with additional contributions from local grocery stores (18% of food), 12+ local farms, community groups, and individuals.
4. Special Events: Annual Chopped for Charity gala generates significant fundraising through ticket sales, silent and live auctions.
5. Planned Giving and Stock Donations: Accepts IRA Required Minimum Distributions, appreciated securities, lifetime gifts, and beneficiary designations on trusts, retirement accounts, and life insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Open Table is a community food pantry that distributes free groceries and prepared meals to food-insecure residents of 21 cities and towns in central Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Services are delivered through an open-air drive-thru pantry at its Maynard facility, 17 mobile pantry partnerships, and a home delivery program for homebound clients, with no income verification or photo ID required. The organization supports specific populations through dedicated programs including senior grab-and-go lunches, Kids Bags, and the Fuel Up for Summer lunch initiative for children.

Product overview

Open Table operates as a community food pantry and meal assistance organization offering a coordinated suite of food distribution services. The core offerings include a drive-thru pantry at 33 Main Street in Maynard and mobile pantry programs across 21 towns in central Middlesex county, Massachusetts. Clients can pre-order groceries through an online ordering system or place phone orders. The organization provides prepared meals from its commercial kitchen, senior lunch programs for those 65+, and dedicated children's programs including Kids Bags and the seasonal Fuel Up for Summer lunch initiative. Supplementary programs include home delivery for homebound individuals, the Family-to-Family holiday gift bag drive, the annual Chopped for Charity gala, and the Ride & Stride for Food fundraising event. All programs are supported by volunteer operations with over 600 volunteers contributing annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drive-Thru Pantry On-site open-air drive-thru food pantry at 33 Main Street, Maynard, where clients pre-order online or in person and volunteers load pre-packed grocery bags into car trunks. Operates Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm (Seniors 65+), 3:00-6:30pm, and Thursdays 11:00am-4:30pm. Walk-up service is also available for clients arriving by foot, bike, or public transportation.
• Mobile Pantry Programs Food distribution through 17 mobile pantry partnerships with schools, senior centers, houses of worship, housing sites, and health and human services agencies, bringing groceries and prepared meals directly to underserved areas across central Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
• Home Delivery Program Limited delivery service for homebound individuals, disabled persons, seniors, or clients otherwise unable to access on-site or mobile pantry services. Delivers groceries and prepared meals directly to clients' homes across the service area.
• Prepared Meals Pre-cooked meals prepared fresh in Open Table's commercial kitchen, frozen in individual portions, and distributed as part of grocery offerings. Meals require only reheating and provide convenient, nutritious food for clients with limited cooking capacity.
• Online Ordering System Web-based pre-ordering platform allowing clients to select grocery items ahead of time for drive-thru pickup or home delivery. Available in multiple languages and paired with phone ordering in English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish for clients who prefer or require phone-based service.
• Fuel Up for Summer Program Seasonal summer lunch program providing kid-friendly lunches, snacks, and decorated Kids Bags to children across the community during school vacation. Includes weekly meal and snack packs designed for taking to camp or enjoying at home.
• Kids Bags Small bags with kid-friendly meals, snacks, and beverages included with weekly groceries for families with children 12 and under. Bags are often decorated with handmade designs and contain small surprises, designed to be welcoming and age-appropriate.
• Senior Lunch Program Grab-and-go style lunches provided to seniors aged 65 and older as part of their grocery offerings. Includes dedicated Tuesday senior-only pantry hours (1:00-3:00pm) at the main facility and availability through home delivery for seniors with mobility or transportation limitations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 8,821 individuals in FY25
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Greater Boston Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen Table is a Partner Agency of the Greater Boston Food Bank. Nearly half of all food distributed comes from GBFB. Open Table also receives SNAP application assistance referrals and was named a 2025 Healthy Pantry Champion by GBFB.
• Local Grocery StorescoreOthersRegular food donations including bread, prepared dishes, meats, produce, and shelf-stable groceries. Stores include Assabet Co-op Market, Crosby's Market, Debra's Natural Gourmet, Donelan's, Roche Bros., Stop & Shop, Sudbury Farms, and Trader Joe's.
• Local FarmssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner12-13 local farms donate fresh seasonal produce including Aurelia's Garden, Drumlin Farm, Gaining Ground, Hutchins Farm, Scimone Farm, The Food Project, Verrill Farm, and others. Fresh local items supplement other food sources year-round.
• Three Squares New EnglandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Ride & Stride for Food event partnership. Three Squares New England organizes the event and Open Table participates as a team.
• Councils on AgingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local Councils on Aging to help eliminate transportation barriers through mobile pantry delivery and direct delivery to senior clients.
• Debra's Natural GourmetsupportingOthersRegular contributor of food donations and sponsor of Chopped for Charity gala, providing secret ingredients for the cooking competition.
• Nashawtuc Country ClubsupportingOthersVenue sponsor for annual Chopped for Charity gala and cooking competition.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Project Bread: Massachusetts statewide anti-hunger organization providing direct food assistance through the ChildCare Feed Kids program, Summer Food Service Program, and grants to pantries. Comparable mission of addressing food insecurity across Massachusetts but operates more as a funder/advocate than a direct distributor.
• Feeding America: National network of 200+ member food banks including Greater Boston Food Bank, which supplies Open Table. Comparable as the parent network in the food assistance sector, providing infrastructure, advocacy, and shared supply chains that ultimately flow to community pantries like Open Table.
• Greater Boston Food Bank: Largest hunger-relief organization in New England and Open Table's primary food supplier as a partner agency. Operates a regional food bank model that distributes food to 600+ partner agencies across eastern Massachusetts, comparable mission and end beneficiaries (food-insecure individuals), but operates at significantly greater scale with centralized distribution.

Direct peers

• Worcester County Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Worcester County and central Massachusetts through a network of partner pantries and mobile programs. Directly comparable as a community food assistance organization distributing free groceries and meals to food-insecure residents across a defined Massachusetts geography.
• Food for Free: Cambridge-based food rescue and distribution nonprofit serving Greater Boston with fresh produce and prepared meals via partner pantries and direct programs. Comparable as a Massachusetts community food assistance organization using a hybrid model of food rescue and direct distribution to food-insecure clients.
• Food Bank of Western Massachusetts: Regional food bank serving western Massachusetts through partner pantries, mobile markets, and direct distribution. Comparable as a Massachusetts community food assistance nonprofit with similar mobile distribution programs and partner-agency network serving food-insecure populations.
• Community Servings: Boston-based nonprofit that prepares and delivers medically tailored meals to critically and chronically ill individuals and their families across Massachusetts. Highly comparable operating model — commercial kitchen meal preparation, home delivery to homebound clients, and free service to food-insecure populations — though specialized to medical nutrition.

Emerging players

• The Food Project: Massachusetts nonprofit combining urban and suburban agriculture with food distribution to address food insecurity, donating fresh produce to pantries and hunger-relief organizations. Comparable as a local food access nonprofit producing/distributing fresh produce, including to the same Middlesex County region Open Table serves.
• Three Squares New England: Massachusetts-based hunger relief organization producing the Ride & Stride for Food cycling fundraiser that Open Table participates in as a team. Comparable mission of addressing food insecurity in New England through community engagement and fundraising, and an active event partnership with Open Table.

Regional players

• Merrimack Valley Food Bank: Regional food bank serving the Merrimack Valley and northeastern Massachusetts through partner agency distribution and mobile pantries. Comparable as a Massachusetts community food assistance organization with mobile distribution programs serving food-insecure populations in a defined regional geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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