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Open Arms Named as a Recipient of FIMC Grant

DaVita Giving Foundation Provides $1.4 Million Grant Toward Addressing Food Insecurity

Open Arms has been named a recipient of a $1.4 Million grant made to the Food Is Medicine Coalition (FIMC) by The DaVita Giving Foundation, a private charitable organization created by DaVita Inc. FIMC is a national association of 25 nonprofits around the country focusing on addressing the dual crisis of illness and hunger.

We appreciate DaVita’s commitment to addressing the dual crisis of illness and hunger as we continue our efforts to provide medically tailored meals free of cost to our clients. We’d also like to congratulate fellow recipients: Project Open Hand in Sacramento, Project Angel Food in Los Angeles, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in Orlando..

Open Arms is one of four member organizations receiving grant money. Read the full press release from FIMC here.

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When life feels overwhelming, there’s one thing we can control: showing care, love, and compassion to one another. This February, Give from the Heart in honor or memory of someone special. Your gift will provide life-saving medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling to someone facing a critical illness. We’ll send a heartfelt card to your honoree or their family, sharing your loving tribute.
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Open Arms of Minnesota Earns Accreditation from Food Is Medicine Coalition

Open Arms of Minnesota, the Twin Cities-based non-profit dedicated to providing nourishing, medically tailored meals to individuals with critical illnesses, has earned accreditation from the Food Is Medicine Coalition (FIMC). This recognition places Open Arms among an elite group of organizations nationwide that have demonstrated a high standard of care in delivering medically tailored meals (MTM).

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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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