Boston Nonprofit Grocery Daily Table Closes All Locations Amid Financial Struggles

Daily Table, a nonprofit community grocer dedicated to providing affordable, nutritious food in Greater Boston, announced it will close all four of its locations due to financial difficulties and funding cuts, particularly following reductions in federal hunger relief programs. Serving over three million customers and generating millions in community savings over the past decade, Daily Table cited challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, rising food prices, and an uncertain funding environment as reasons for its closure. The organization’s stores in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Salem are set to close by May 11, 2025, with the Cambridge location closing shortly thereafter. Founder Doug Rauch highlighted the loss of federal support for programs like Double Up Food Bucks, which helped SNAP recipients purchase fresh produce at reduced prices, as a major blow to the nonprofit's sustainability. Community members expressed sadness over losing this vital resource, particularly as other food access programs also face uncertainty. Daily Table directed customers to alternative food resources provided by the City of Boston to mitigate the impact of its closure.