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Celebrating Our Volunteers
Open Hand began with just a handful of volunteers in the soup kitchen at St. Bart’s in 1988. From there friends, loved ones, and coworkers were recruited, bolstering our ability to cook and deliver healthy meals for those who were disenfranchised by HIV/AIDS.
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The Intersection of Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health
It was recently announced that the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger and Health has been included in the proposed FY 2022 Omnibus Spending Package. The first (and last) time a White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health was convened under President Nixon in 1969.
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Continuing Our Work with Veterans
Our program—in partnership with Atlanta VA Health Care System and St. Vincent de Paul Georgia—to support vulnerable veterans living at or below the federal poverty line started in June 2021.
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Introducing Our New Board President, Shirley Powell
As Open Hand Atlanta’s new board president, I’m excited to help us on our journey to create even more positive impact in the communities we serve. It seems like everywhere I’ve turned in my life Open Hand Atlanta was there, so I knew I had to get involved.
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Collaborating to Help Provide Nutrition Insecure Communities Access to Fresh Produce
Studies have shown that public transportation is a key driver of health and equity. And without equitable access to healthy foods, individuals and families are at much higher risk for developing chronic illness. So in 2015, we jumped at the opportunity to collaborate in an innovative food access solution called MARTA Fresh Market.
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Providing Critical Nutrition Support for Pregnant Mothers
Research has shown that access to healthy foods can improve health outcomes for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their babies. That’s where Open Hand Atlanta and our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) – who are also Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) – are stepping in.
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