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Empty Bowl TO GO

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EMPTY BOWL TO GO on Saturday, May 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Open Door (28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester)

A new twist on an old tradition. Join The Open Door to mark the 20th Anniversary of this beloved community event. Empty Bowl TO GO is a by-appointment-only, drive-thru experience held this year at The Open Door, 28 Emerson Avenue in Gloucester.

Last year, thousands of people faced the uncertain drive to a food pantry for the first time. On May 22, guests will follow the same route down Emerson Avenue that became a lifeline for so many during the pandemic to pick up your simple meal—soup, bread, and a cookie at The Open Door. As always, the bowl will go home as a reminder that somewhere, someone’s bowl is empty.

Tickets: This year has been hard on the pocketbook, so we are pleased to offer “pay-what-you-can” tickets so everyone can enjoy this community tradition. You must have a ticketed reservation! www.foodpantry.org

For each ticket you reserve, you will receive:
  • A beautiful bowl made with love, randomly selected and prepackaged.
  • Homemade soup—chowder, chicken, vegan, or gluten-free—ready for you to take home and reheat.
  • Bread, cookie, and a bottle of water to round out your meal.

As always, the bowl will go home as a reminder that somewhere someone’s bowl is empty.

Cape Ann Artists’ Bowls Online Auction!

Artists have once again come to the table with unique bowls for auction.

Bidding: www.biddingowl.com/theopendoor

A display of the auction bowls is available for viewing at Cape Ann Savings Bank. The auction will be open through May 31 for your bidding pleasure. No matter where you live, you can bid! Shipping options are available.

MARCH Drive-Thru Food Pantry!

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Let food be one less thing to worry about. The Open Door is hosting a Special Drive-Thru Food Pantry on Saturday, March 13, at The Open Door on Emerson Avenue in Gloucester from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Bags include all the basics and milk, eggs, meat, fruits and veggies, coffee, olive oil, baking mixes and more.

The Drive-Thru Food Pantry is open to anyone who registers–it might be your first time, or you may have already used the pantry. We are asking for a registration so we know how many people are coming. https://bit.ly/3i0wqrI (FOODPANTRY.org) 978-283-6776

Drive-thru Food Pantry

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Let food be one less thing to worry about. The Open Door is hosting a Special Drive-Thru Food Pantry on Saturday, January 16, at Pathways on Emerson Avenue in Gloucester from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Bags include all the basics and milk, eggs, meat, produce, coffee, olive oil, baking mixes and more.

The Drive-Thru Food Pantry is open to anyone who registers–it might be your first time, or you may have already used the pantry. We are asking for a registration so we know how many people are coming. https://bit.ly/3i0wqrI (FOODPANTRY.org) 978-283-6776

The Open Door Empty Bowl Dinner 2019

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“The Annisquam Light” by Ken Knowles.Bowl is 13.5” diameter and 3.5” high.
Porcelain bowl with shino , by Marty Morgan.glaze, 9.5” diameter by 4.5” high.
From Governor’s Hill by Jeff Weaver. Bowl is 13.5” diameter, 3.5” high.
“Dogtown Bowls” by Nina Goodick. They are high fired stoneware, 6” diameter by 2” high.
Gruppe’s Gloucester by Mark Lindsay.Bowl is 13.5” diameter, 3.5” high.

Come be part of this community tradition! The Open Door’s annual Empty Bowl Dinner is right around the corner next week on Thursday, May 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cruiseport Gloucester.  Extra parking is available at Good Harbor Beach with free trolley service provided by CATA to and from the event site. Tickets are $20 ($15 for children under 10) and available at the door. Cash, check or charge.

As always, the meal is simple—soup, bread and a cookie. Guests can choose and keep a soup bowl handcrafted for this community event. The bowl goes home as an unspoken reminder that somewhere someone’s bowl is empty.

More than 1,000 bowls have been created for the event by community members young and old.  Silent Auction bowls include donated talent from local artists and professional potters. Soup has been comes from generous restaurants and caterers.

NEW THIS YEAR! Silent Auction bowls can be previewed and bids may be place in advance of the event at biddingowl.com/theopendoor

Last year The Open Door improved the health and lives of 7,986 individuals with 1.9M pounds of fresh produce, meals and groceries. All money raised supports The Open Door Summer Meals and Mobile Market programs.

For more information call, 978-283-6776, or visit www.foodpantry.org.

The Open Door Autumn Breakfast

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Please join The Open Door for our annual Autumn Breakfast on Thursday, October 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Cruiseport Gloucester. This celebration of community spirit kicks off the 2017 Thanksgiving Meal Basket and Food Drive season.

Breakfast is free. Donations requested. Reservations required by 10/23. Call 978-283-6776 ext. 205 or emailing breakfast@foodpantry.org.

Can’t make it? Want to help? Donate online or find out more at www.FOODPANTRY.org.

The Open Door Empty Bowl Dinner

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Join The Open Door for an evening of food and hospitality at the 17th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner and celebrate a beloved North Shore tradition on Thursday, May 11, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cruiseport Gloucester.

The meal is simple—soup, bread and a cookie. Guests can choose and keep a special soup bowl created for this community event. The bowl goes home as an unspoken reminder that somewhere someone’s bowl is empty.

Tickets available at the door. $15 for adults and $10 for children under ten. Extra parking is available at Harbor Beach with complimentary trolley service to and from the event site.

Empty Bowl events are held nationally to generate awareness concerning hunger and to raise money for local hunger-relief programs. Proceeds from this event will benefit The Open Door Summer Meals and Mobile Market programs.

Sneak Peek at some of the 2017 Silent Auction Items:

Beach People by Betty Lou Schlemm
Cape Ann Lighthouses by Jim Watson
Pretty in Pink by Judy Menicocci
Schooner Races by Ken Knowles
Water Lilies by Kevin Ellis
Schooner Lannon by Mark Lindsay
Cut Bridge by David Montgomery
Iconic Buildings of Cape Ann by Jeff Weaver
Unity by Mayor Sefatia Giambanco Romeo Theken