Please join your hosts, Carolyn Calloway, Barbara Jabaley, Gary Alembik, Steve Graves, and John Thompson to share in the spirit of giving at Neighborhood Nights at The Colonnade (Formerly Dining Ou...

“They do deliver meals for people in need, but it goes beyond just giving you a meal: they educate you on how to eat well, live well, and enjoy a longer life.” -Xavion, OH Client Since 2016 Help ...

Happy St. Patrick's Day (and National Nutrition Month)! We feel so lucky to have your support. You're the reason we're able to continue to empower Georgians with the love, dignity, and nutrition th...

In 1994, volunteer RDNs Shelly Morewessel and Dr. Chris Rosenbloom created the first custom Open Hand menus to address the nutrition challenges of our neighbors living with AIDS. Since then, RDNs h...

Neighbors helping neighbors like Mr. Davis, one meal at a time. Neighborhood Nights is Open Hand's newest community benefit involving the support of restaurants. Restaurants will give back a p...

On Thursday, September 25th, Open Hand will host its 22nd annual culinary-focused fundraising event - Party in the Kitchen! Join us at The Foundry at Puritan Mill for an evening of music, drinks, a...

Back in 1988, Open Hand was born from one simple act of love: our founder, Michael Edwards-Pruitt, and his friends, reached out to their fellow neighbors in need when no one else would, warm meal i...

Check out our wide selection of Open Hand merchandise, including t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats! Your purchase of any of these items helps support the nutrition of our fellow Georgians. If order...

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" - Martin Luther King Jr. We've been neighbors caring for neighbors since our founding in 1988, when we came tog...

On behalf of every Georgian we were able to serve because of your care, compassion, and support in 2024, thank you. We're beyond grateful to have your ongoing partnership as we continue to work ...

Open Hand Chef Spotlight: A Romantic Night in CubaPlease join us on February 12th at 6:00 PM for the very first in a series of dinners hosted in the new state-of-the-art teaching kitchen, featuring...

From the time that our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists take to design our menus, the skill that our culinary team puts into cooking every day, and the care that our packing team puts into fillin...

HELP US MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY The Atlanta theatre community makes a tremendous impact on Open Hand. Over the years, the Alliance Theatre and its thousands of patrons have helped raise more than $24...

This World AIDS Day, we reflect on Open Hand's beginnings in 1988, when neighbors came together to cook and deliver meals to friends dying of AIDS. Perhaps the most poignant artifact from these ear...

“The meals that I receive on a weekly basis from Open Hand provide a primary source of nutrition for me. The meals are helpful, especially because I am unable to prepare my own meals.” Every Wed...

This holiday season, spread kindness and give the gift of giving. Honor your friends and loved ones by making a holiday gift donation to Open Hand on their behalf, and we'll send them a beautiful O...

Shop this year's holiday gift items below! Grab one of our t-shirts, take charge in the kitchen with an Open Hand apron, or decorate your tree with a simple and elegant Open Hand ornament. Your pur...

Every Halloween, you'll see everyone bustling about, knocking on neighbors' doors, exchanging familiarities and treats. At Open Hand, we don't spend just one night of the year going door to door in...

Join us for the 3rd Annual Open Hand Charity Golf Classic at Cherokee Country Club on May 5, 2025! Tee up fore health with Open Hand once again to support the nutrition of Georgians in need. Thi...

Join Cathy LaMon and The Lamon Team in supporting Open Hand Atlanta this year by treating yourself or a loved one to a delicious pie! All proceeds go directly to Open Hand's mission. Open Hand At...

Open Hand delivers love, dignity, and nutrition to neighbors in need. For more than 35 years, we have provided delicious, nourishing meals and nutrition education to thousands of people who are hom...

After careful consideration,we have made the difficult decision to cancel tonight's Party in the Kitchen event. The safety of our guests is our top priority and must be our guidepost in making such...

Every Wednesday, Tre, a dedicated delivery driver, brings more than just meal to Mr. John Davis: he brings joy, comfort, and a connection that brightens Mr. Davis' week. Mr. Davis is just one of m...

Father figures are often known for showing their love through their loving tidbits of advice: "Always keep a spare in your trunk." "Never say yes to the first offer." "Listen to your mother." At O...

Today, we cook, package and deliver 5,000 meals every day. Over time, our new campus will help increase our mission impact and triple our production as a state-of-the-art, community-based nutrition...

Open Hand is quickly approaching the move into our new campus located at 1380 West Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30318. Our new facility in the Grove Park neighborhood will allow us over time to ...

Open Hand began in 1988 when a group of friends stepped up to support their friends who were disenfranchised by HIV/AIDS, many of whom were in the LGBTQ+ community. The compassion and service of th...

When we think of the mother figures in our lives, we envision someone who’s always there—ready to take care of us at the drop of a hat. Perhaps it’s the warm embrace when we return home, the comfor...

As we've continued to grow, Open Hand has become increasingly aware of the impact we make: not just on the lives of our clients, but on the environment. In honor of Earth Day, we're celebrating ...

One in every three clients state that if not for Open Hand, they wouldn’t know where their next meal would be coming from. Our move to the Westside is just a few short months away and we’re busy...

Food is medicine, and we believe in providing equitable access to nutritious food for all, regardless of your circumstances. That's because we understand that there are many non-medical factors tha...

On Thursday, September 26th, Open Hand will host its 21st annual culinary-focused fundraising event - Party in the Kitchen! Join us at The Foundry at Puritan Mill and enjoy an evening of live music...

With the help of amazing volunteers like the Sompo team, Open Hand Atlanta cooks and delivers over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness...

It's Our Lucky Day: We're Grateful for You! Happy St. Patty's Day (and National Nutrition Month)! We like to take today to remind you just how lucky we feel to have your support. You're the reason...

The idea that food is medicine drives everything we do at Open Hand. Our medically tailored meals empower our neighbors to better manage and even prevent chronic illness. 60% of clients receiv...

Spend Your Extra Day of 2024 Generously At Open Hand, we're spending this extra day of the year cooking, packing, and delivering another 5,000 meals to neighbors in need. On this unique, once-ever...

With the help of amazing volunteers like the UPS team, Open Hand Atlanta cooks and delivers over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness, ...

Open Hand is the beneficiary of the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles fourth annual TOUR OF KITCHENS. The event returns the weekend of March 16 & 17, providing house-loving Atlantans with in-person acces...

However you chose to give in 2023, we're grateful that you decided to partner with us during our 35th year of service. It was a milestone year at Open Hand, and we're hopeful for an even more impa...

As we look back on 2023, we are in awe of all we were able to accomplish with your support. Thank you for helping us deliver our 35 millionth meal, and for believing in us as we look towards the fu...

On April 24th, Open Hand will partner with generous restaurant partners all over metro Atlanta for Dining Out For Life 2024! Every spring, restaurants, volunteers and corporate sponsors in our comm...

Give the gift of love, dignity, and nutrition this holiday season.

Our first ingredient is always love. Spread goodwill this holiday season by giving the gift of love, dignity and nutrition. Food is medicine, and with the care and compassion of supporters like yo...

Our first ingredient is always love. Spread goodwill this holiday season by giving the gift of love, dignity and nutrition. Food is medicine, and with the care and compassion of supporters like yo...

Join Cathy LaMon and The Lamon Team in supporting Open Hand Atlanta this year by treating yourself or a loved one to a delicious pie! All proceeds go directly to Open Hand's mission. Open Hand ...

If you're all stocked up on holiday goods but still want to make a difference, you can provide the healthy holiday meals and nutrition education our clients are counting on by making an end-of-year...

This holiday season, spread kindness and give the gift of giving. Honor your friends and loved ones by making a holiday gift donation to Open Hand on their behalf, and we'll send them a beautiful O...

Grab one of our new t-shirts, take charge in the kitchen with an Open Hand apron, or remember that while we may have a new look, we're still celebrating the same love with a simple Open Hand orname...

Join Open Hand in West Midtown for The Santa Bar Crawl! Kick off the afternoon at Rooftop L.O.A. with a complimentary welcome drink, indulge in Flight Club's Cup of Holiday Cheer Cocktail drink sp...

HELP US MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY The Atlanta theatre community makes a tremendous impact on Open Hand. Over the years, the Alliance Theatre and its thousands of patrons have helped raise more than $24...

With the help of amazing volunteers like the Wellstar team, Open Hand Atlanta cooks and delivers over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illn...

"My pastor always says, 'Love ought to look like something.' Therefore food is love and food is medicine." - Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens After 35 years of dedicated service to the community, Open ...

Open Hand Atlanta cooks over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness, disability, and our seniors. We empower our vulnerable neighbors to ...

HELP US MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY The Atlanta theatre community makes a tremendous impact on Open Hand. Over the years, the Alliance Theatre and its thousands of patrons have helped raise more than $24...

Open Hand Atlanta cooks over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness, disability, and our seniors. We empower our vulnerable neighbors to ...

Open Hand Atlanta cooks over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness, disability, and our seniors. We empower our vulnerable neighbors to ...

Open Hand Atlanta cooks over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness, disability, and our seniors. We empower our vulnerable neighbors to ...

Mary has spent her entire life serving others, and now we're proud to serve her by providing the nutrition she needs as her daughters and caregivers help manage her health. Food is medicine, an...

Open Hand Atlanta cooks over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness, disability, and our seniors. We empower our vulnerable neighbors t...

Thank you all for your amazing support! The Colonnade dinner is now sold out. If you have any questions, please call 404-419-1118. Donations are always welcome! Please join your hosts Cyndae Arr...

Open Hand Atlanta cooks over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness, disability, and our seniors. We empower our vulnerable neighbors to ...

Open Hand Atlanta's mission simply states: "We cook. We deliver. We teach. We Care". For over 3 decades, Open Hand has been serving food-insecure, low-income, and chronically ill individuals ...

Imagine you are diagnosed with a chronic health condition and have no means or knowledge for how to manage it. You already struggle to make ends meet. You're told you need to overhaul your eating h...

Your dedication and support allows us to continue to empower more Georgians with the nourishing meals and life-changing nutrition education they need to thrive. As we celebrate our 35th ye...

Delivering love, dignity, and nutrition to our neighbors in need While Open Hand delivers love and care every day of the year, we want to make sure our neighbors feel it a little extra on Valent...

We are extremely grateful for everyone’s support during this exciting time! Thank you for taking the time to donate in our honor to an incredible organization doing life-changing work across the st...

Monday, June 12, 2023 Support Open Hand and play in the inaugural Open Hand Charity Golf Classic at TPC Sugarloaf. Play where the pros play on this private par-72, 7,259-yard championship gol...

On April 26th Open Hand Atlanta will partner with generous restaurant partners all over metro Atlanta for Dining Out For Life 2023! Every spring restaurants, volunteers and corporate sponsors in ou...

HELP US MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY The Actors' Equity Association and the Atlanta theatre community make a tremendous impact on Open Hand. Over the years, the AEA has helped raise more than $260,000 in ...

Open Hand Atlanta cooks over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness, disability, and our seniors. We empower our vulnerable neighbors to ...

Open Hand has long stretched our organizational capacity to meet the ever-growing need to support at-risk Georgians with the health and nutrition they need. The constraints of our current location,...

Open Hand Atlanta cooks over 5,000 home-delivered, medically-tailored meals daily for our neighbors living with chronic illness, disability, and our seniors. We empower our vulnerable neighbors to ...

A recurring monthly gift is an impactful and simple way to support Open Hand and ensure that we can continue to provide love, dignity, and nutrition to our neighbors in need. Think of the simpli...

Since a majority of our clients are homebound, our drivers are a critical part of the service we provide to the community. In fact, a volunteer driver is quite often the only person a client may se...

If you are interested in completing Court Appointed Community Service hours with Open Hand, you must first complete a background check before volunteering. You will be required to upload your drive...