The Open Door

Optional: make a donation of $10 or more and receive a free finisher medal available for pick at Running Room starting July 17

Each runner who donates will receive one finisher medal

The Open Door—with the support of the community—is able to assist thousands of local individuals each month through a variety of programs designed to connect those in need with fresh, nutritious options:

Healthy food support at our Pantry, 23 Mobile Pantry® sites, and The Mobile Lunch Box, provided to more than 6,000 individuals each month. Garden To Table® program: 200+ community garden plots, orchards, and perennial gardens, allows families to grow the food their family needs, free of charge.Family Advocacy/Community resource referrals link families to critical, stabilizing services at social service agencies.

Open Doors Response to COVID-19

They are currently focusing all their efforts on ensuring the continuity of their work. Their team is taking steps to modify their operations to ensure they continue to provide fresh and healthy foods, while protecting the health of their clients, volunteers, and staff.

The Open Door works with the county’s most vulnerable people. The clients they serve will be significantly impacted by the economic realities of this crisis. Their top priority is to work to make sure food continues to be available to those in need. They will remain flexible and adaptive.

How you can support The Open Door through COVID-19:

Make a financial donation. Monetary gifts give them the flexibility and agility to respond appropriately, day by day, as the situation evolves. If you are able to give, monetary donations go a long way.