GLOUCESTER – The Open Door Food Pantry on Cape Ann provides thousands of families in need of food security. In the interview below, Executive Director Julie LaFontaine recaps the mission of The Open Door, explains the contingency plans of responding to Trump’s shutdown of SNAP, and promotes the mobilization of the community in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.
The Open Door Executive Director Julie LaFontaine
The Open Door
Are you worried your SNAP benefits will be delayed this November? The Open Door has FREE food available and is here to help everyone get the food they need.
Need food ASAP? Come to The Open Door at 28 Emerson Avenue Gloucester MA Monday-Friday, from 8:30am to 6:00pm for a Quick Trip, a supply of free grocery staples.If you are a new client you can also apply at FOODPANTRY.org/newshopper to order custom groceries weekly online.THIS SATURDAY 11/1 from 10am to 2 pm at 28 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester MA we are also holding an extra food distribution event for people impacted by the SNAP delay. Furloughed government employees and government contractors impacted by the shutdown are also welcome to attend. There will be FREE milk, eggs, protein, produce, and grocery staples available. No appointment needed.
