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.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.