Project Open Hand
Provides medically tailored meals and groceries to vulnerable populations.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1985
- Employees
- 191
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Paul Hepfer
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
Project Open Hand is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes and quality of life by providing nutritious meals to the sick and vulnerable. Founded in 1985 by Ruth Brinker during the height of the AIDS epidemic, the organization began as a grassroots effort to feed neighbors who were too ill to cook for themselves. Today, Project Open Hand has expanded its mission to serve seniors, adults with disabilities, and individuals battling critical illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes across San Francisco and Alameda Counties. Guided by the philosophy that 'Food is Medicine,' Project Open Hand prepares and delivers medically tailored meals and groceries designed to meet the specific nutritional needs of their clients. Their services extend beyond meal delivery to include comprehensive nutrition counseling and education provided by registered dietitians. By integrating nutrition into medical care, Project Open Hand helps clients manage their chronic conditions, recover from illness, and lead healthier, more independent lives. The organization relies on a dedicated team of staff and thousands of volunteers to ensure that no one in their community goes without the nourishment they need.