Sign up to be someone who donates a meal—or, if you need assistance right now, sign up to receive one. No judgment. No paperwork. Just care. 🍽️ Why Open Table Exists I didn’t start Open Table because I read about hunger. I started it because I’ve lived it. I know what it’s like to feel your stomach ache because you didn’t get enough to eat. I know what it’s like to sit in school, hungry before lunch, unable to concentrate because the only thing on your mind is the pain in your gut-which doesnt even touch other issues that can be going on on top of hunger. I know the stress of not knowing where the next meal will come from—and the quiet panic that follows you through the day. I grew up using every program available: SNAP, food stamps, state assistance, food banks, etc. And my mom worked hard. We did everything we could. But even then, it wasn’t always enough. That’s why I believe food isn’t just nourishment—it’s a human right. Because hunger doesn’t just affect the body. It affects focus, mood, relationships, mental health. It affects kids in classrooms and parents trying to hold it together. It creates cycles of stress, shame, and survival that no one should have to endure. Open Table is my way of pushing back. It’s not a charity. It’s not a handout. It’s a place where people can give or receive meals with dignity. No judgment. No paperwork. Just care. Because everyone deserves to eat. And everyone deserves to be seen.