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Cultural Meals Program

Andrew Mendez (Chief Program Officer), Stanley Hadiwibowo (Director of Food Services), and Matt Fodge (Menu Development Chef) with the first Hmong specific meals produced through Open Arms' Cultural Meals Program.
Andrew Mendez (Chief Program Officer), Stanley Hadiwibowo (Director of Food Services), and Matt Fodge (Menu Development Chef) with the first Hmong specific meals produced through Open Arms' Cultural Meals Program.

First hmong Menu Meals delivered as part of Cultural Meals Program

Marking a significant milestone for Open Arms, we are excited to announce that the first culturally appropriate Hmong meals as part of our Cultural Meals Program were produced, packaged, and delivered to our clients over the course of June 7-9. With our client services, nutrition services, and kitchen teams working in tandem with Maiah Thao, our Hmong Culinary Consultant, the Hmong menu was developed over the past several months through surveys, focus groups, and tasting events. The program is currently serving 22 Hmong clients who are disproportionately impacted by severe illnesses and is expected to grow over the course of the year. Following the introduction of our Hmong menu, we will now begin the development process of our Latinx menu, set to be launched later this fall. Go HERE to read more about our Cultural Meals Program.

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Rekindle The Joy Of Giving With The Open Arms Gift Catalog!

Just in time for the holiday season, Open Arms of Minnesota is thrilled to offer a new way to support our clients this holiday season! Inspired by the classic “Wish Books” of years past, we are proud to introduce the first-ever Open Arms Gift Catalog. We hope this new approach to supporting our clients rekindles the joy of giving, inspiring you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve through our meals.

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Together we can continue to meet the increased demand for medically tailored meals with your support! We hope you think of us as you consider your year-end giving. Your donation is a gift of care, compassion, and encouragement!

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