The Rotary Club of Concord in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Bedford is spearheading a donation drive for personal care items for Open Table. Personal care items are not covered by SNAP/food support programs. Donations will help reduce the cost of Open Table purchasing these items for the individuals and families they serve. The following items are being collected: Diaper Sizes: 3, 4, 5, 6, Baby Wipes, Hand Lotion, Dish Soap, Sponges, Toothpaste, Shampoo Items can be dropped off at any of the following LOCATIONS through March:
Action Unlimited, 100 Domino Dr., W. Concord
Coldwell Banker, 11 Main Street, Concord
Concord Teacakes, 59 Commonwealth Ave., W. Concord
Keller Williams, 200 Baker Ave. Suite 205, Concord
Middlesex Bank, 64 Main St., Concord
Enterprise Bank, 340 Great Rd., ACTON
W. Concord Wine & Spirits, 1216 Main St.
Spirits of Maynard, 4 Digital Way, Maynard
The Rotary Club of Concord has a long-standing partnership with Open Table which supports food insecure households in 21 communities. Club members help transport locally grown vegetables and grocery items and prepare meals each week for delivery and curbside pick-up. Last year Open Table distributed 817,261 pounds of food. Over 70,000 meals were prepared. Of the 7,046 people served, 30% are children under the age of 18 and 16% are seniors age 65 or older.