Food is Medicine
At Open Hand, when we say food is medicine, we mean it: having access to our medically tailored meals provides our clients real health impact. We do more than tackle hunger: we give Georgians access to life-changing nutritious foods. We have a higher standard for nutrition than other organizations and nutrient-dense ingredients and high quality, lean proteins. We have custom menus to address specific health conditions, and all our medically tailored meals meet or exceed the most rigorous nutritional standards set by the American Diabetes Association, the National Kidney Foundation, and the American Heart Association, and quality standards from the USDA.
Our Meals
Open Hand is one of the largest community-based providers of medically tailored meals in the U.S. Our medically tailored meals are prepared, cooked, and delivered in an effort to improve health outcomes.
Nutrition Education
In addition to meals, many of our clients receive tailored nutrition therapy, counseling, or classes for a full spectrum of care around their chronic illness.
Research
We're committed to creating a real impact on the health outcomes on those we serve. Read about our program success and more.
Nutrition Resources
Open Hand believes in nutrition for all, which is why we're committed to providing the community access to critical resources in the name of health equity. Each of the following recipes are approved by our experienced team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
Food Is Medicine Coalition
Open Hand is a proud founding member of the Food is Medicine Coalition. An association of nonprofit medically tailored food and nutrition service providers, FIMC believes that one should not have to faced the dual crises of illness and hunger and in the power of medically tailored meals.
