From the beginning, our program has been dedicated to being open to all – regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity and expression, country of origin, social-economic status, faith background, marital status and family structure, mental and physical ability, immigration status or sexual orientation. Thus, people come to Open Table MDI for a wide variety of reasons:

• To enjoy conversation, friendship and community

• To enjoy a delicious and healthy meal

• To receive organic produce from our gleaning table

• To connect to other members of their community – both new and old

• To learn more about other resources available in the community

• To listen to music

• To allow their weekly food budget to go a little bit further

There are many different ways people learn about Open Table MDI:

• word of mouth and referrals from others

• friends and family

• school administration and teachers

• health care professionals

• Our Facebook and Instagram page

• Local Facebook groups

There is a parking lot (adjacent to the Southwest Harbor post office) is available for the use of Open Table MDI visitors to The Common Good Soup Kitchen.

Open Table MDI does not currently run any transportation services to the supper.

However, from June 23rd – October 14th, Open Table MDI is easily accessible from all Island Explorer Bus routes, as we are located directly across from the Village Green.

Additionally, people looking for alternative transportation options, are encouraged to reach out to our community partner, Island Connections.

Overall, Open Table MDI is dedicated to serving vegetarian meals – without the use of meat, eggs, fish or poultry. We do serve dairy. There is always a vegan and gluten-free option available at each meal. We are dedicated to sourcing local and organic food whenever possible.

At the Southwest Harbor supper, vegetarian pizza and salad will be served.

Yes! Open Table MDI always offers the option to get food “to-go” for someone who is unable to attend the supper. We offer compostable take-out containers on-site, but do encourage people to bring their own reusable containers, if possible.