It's a simple notion: people who are sick should not be without food. Yet it happens every day that people in our community with life-threatening illnesses find themselves unable to shop or cook  and, often, without the support network to help.
That's where we come in. Open Arms is the only nonprofit organization in Minnesota that cooks and delivers free meals specifically tailored to meet the nutrition needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, MS, ALS, breast cancer and more than 60 other diseases. We also work with communities in sub-Saharan Africa, providing food and technical assistance for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Open Arms is also unique in its phenomenal community of donors and more than 2,000 volunteers  the folks who work with us every day, ensuring that we continue to do our work with enthusiasm, joy and success.
This listing was last updated Feb 19, 2014
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