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Good Measure Meals: Back and Better than Ever
As you may be aware, Open Hand was forced to put our Good Measure Meals social enterprise on pause during the pandemic so that we could focus all of our resources on meeting the exponential increase in the demand for meals for Open Hand Atlanta's vulnerable clients.
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Studying Food Security Along Buford Highway Corridor
Open Hand Atlanta recently completed a study that provides policy and program recommendations that support healthy food access for the residents along the Buford Highway corridor.
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Open Hand Views Food Through a Health-Focused Lens
I believe everyone engaged with Open Hand understands the food is love aspect of our mission. It is likely the primary reason so many caring and compassionate people come to work or volunteer their time on our campus. I also believe that the food is medicine aspect of our mission is understood – at least on the surface.
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Party in the Kitchen Thursday, September 30, 2021
Our PITK Co-Chairs Helen S. Carlos, Chef Gerry Klaskala, Chef Kevin Rathbun, and Carmen Titelman are excited to have you join us for this year's event. We'll once again gather together for an evening of music, cocktails, and exquisite cuisine prepared by the most talented chefs from many of Atlanta’s finest restaurants.
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Open Hand Supports Medically-Tailored Meals Policy
Open Hand Atlanta, as a proud member of the Food is Medicine Coalition, recently sent a letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra, the new secretary of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department, in support of pending Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) legislation.
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Getting to The Heart of Caregiving
After falling out of touch for a few years, James found out that his friend Larry was in critical condition. Doctors gave him only 3-6 months to live. James, a retired nurse, couldn't bear to see Larry spend what time he had left alone. “So I decided I wanted him to come live with me."
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