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FRESH SALADS FOR CLIENTS

Packed with leafy greens, crisp fruits and veggies, and delicious dressings, nothing compares to the taste and nutrition of an Open Arms salad! Help us provide a client and three family members with fresh salads for six months, offering them nourishing freshness made with love.
$
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FILL OUR SPICE CUPBOARD

Did you know that the herbs and spices we use in our meals are used because of their healing nature and palatable flavors? Help us fill the spice cupboard all year long to ensure we have all we need to create delicious and nutritious meals for our clients.
$
USD

ONE MONTH OF CHICKEN FOR CLIENT MEALS

Chicken is a vital protein in all our medically tailored menus—except the vegetarian menu, of course! From the classic Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish to cultural dishes like Chicken Congee (Hmong) and Coconut Curry Chicken (East African), chicken brings variety and nourishment to every meal.
$
USD

FREEZER & REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE

Fresh, preservative-free meals straight from our kitchen to our clients’ tables are essential to our mission. With up to 100,000 meals stored at a time, monthly maintenance of our freezers and refrigeration systems is vital to ensure our meals stay fresh and ready for delivery.
$
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Fresh baked goods

ONE WEEK OF FRESH BAKED GOODS FROM OUR BAKERY

From fresh bread to warm cookies, the smells wafting from the Open Arms Bakery are famous in our Minneapolis building! It takes quality ingredients, skilled bakers, and plenty of love to deliver homemade baked goods to our clients and their loved ones, adding comfort to every bite.
$
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Birthday Cake

ONE YEAR OF HOMEMADE BIRTHDAY CAKES

A simple birthday cake for our clients and caregivers can mean the world, as shown by a caregiver’s gratitude: “You are amazing! I’m just the caregiver, yet I received a birthday cake! What a delightful surprise. It’s been years since anyone baked me a cake. I am so grateful and happy—thank you!”
$
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Nutrition Counseling

NUTRITION COUNSELING: MORE THAN THE MEALS

Eating well while managing a critical illness is challenging! Clients need support to go along with their meals.That’s why we offer nutrition counseling with our Registered Dietitians (RDs), who offer customized hourly counseling sessions to meet the needs of each client and their diagnosis.
$
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Cultural Meals

CULTURAL MEALS PROGRAM MENU DEVELOPMENT

Help support our Cultural Meals Program with one hour of planning for our Hmong, Latinx and East African menus. Our teams get direct feedback from community members to improve the menus, ensuring we create medically tailored meals that still feel culturally familiar.
$
USD
Translator fees

LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR FEES

We are committed to serving ALL critically ill Minnesotans, including those who may not speak English. We partner with skilled translators in every interaction with clients who do not speak English to ensure our programs are clear and accessible, allowing us to meet each client’s unique needs and provide the highest level of care and support.
$
USD

VOLUNTEER COMMUNICATION

With over 6,500 volunteers per year, we need programs to manage and communicate with everyone! From scheduling shifts to implementing an emergency text message system, your support helps us maintain our status as one of Minnesota’s top volunteer-driven organizations.
$
USD
Senior client

SENIOR CLIENT HOME VISIT

Many of our critically ill senior clients, often bedridden and isolated, rely not only on the nourishment we provide but also on the human connection that comes with a home visit. With over 60% of our clients age 60 or older, these moments of care and compassion delivered to their front door profoundly impact their well-being and quality of life.
$
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PROTEIN CALORIE PACKS

Open Arms provides Protein Calorie Packs to clients currently experiencing or at high risk for malnutrition. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial, especially for clients with conditions like cancer, COPD, and ALS, helping them stay nourished and strong throughout their health journey.
$
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CLIENT COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS & TOOLS

Efficient communication means better care for our clients! Support seamless connections and upgraded IT for our client services team, helping us keep our data secure and communicate more effectively with those who rely on our meals.
$
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ANNUAL DELIVERY VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

With two offices and five satellite meal pickup locations for clients outside our delivery area, the Open Arms fleet logs countless miles. Regular maintenance ensures our vehicles deliver meals safely, securely, and on time, so that every client receives the nutrition they need—no matter where they are.
$
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Tony taping box.

SHIPPING OUR MEALS TO GREATER MINNESOTA

Expanding our reach to greater Minnesota is key to our mission! From Duluth to Rochester, Moorhead to St. Cloud, we ship boxes of medically tailored meals right to our clients’ doors, ensuring critical nutrition reaches those far from other resources.
$
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FUND A FARM SEASON

From planting to harvesting, managing our five urban farms is a lot of work. Your support can fully fund a growing season at one of the five Open Farms locations.
$
USD
meal trays

WHERE IT’S NEEDED MOST

Your support is invaluable! By giving where it’s needed most, you allow us the flexibility to meet urgent needs and provide critical services, from nutritious meals to compassionate care. Your contribution helps ensure that every client gets what they need, when they need it most.
$
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MEALS

THREE DAYS OF MEALS

Provide three days of lunch and dinner for a client who is homebound due to a compromised immune system.
$
65
USD

ONE WEEK OF MEALS

Imagine receiving a health diagnosis that dramatically changes your life. In such moments, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. However, starting with nutritious food that supports your well-being is a crucial first step on your journey.
$
155
USD

ONE MONTH OF MEALS

The first month of a client’s critical health journey is often the scariest. But knowing they don’t have to worry about healthy meals—while juggling treatments and doctor’s appointments—brings a huge sense of relief.
$
620
USD

SIX MONTHS OF MEALS

Can you imagine worrying about grocery shopping and cooking while going through chemotherapy? Help ease a client’s burden by providing nutritious meals during their treatment.
$
3,700
USD

ONE YEAR OF MEALS

Your gift of a year’s worth of meals allows our clients to focus on healing, giving them nutritious meals when their bodies need it most.
$
7,400
USD

GIFTS UNDER $100

GAS CARD FOR VOLUNTEER DELIVERY DRIVER

$
20
USD

TREATS FOR VOLUNTEER DELIVERY DOGS

$
23
USD

LARGE CUTTING BOARD AND OTHER KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

$
25
USD

ONE MONTH OF VOLUNTEER HAIR NETS

$
50
USD

FIVE MEALS FOR A CRITICALLY ILL CLIENT

$
50
USD

2025 OPEN FARMS PRODUCE SEEDLINGS

$
85
USD

5LB BAG OF COFFEE FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

$
85
USD

ONE WEEK OF KNIFE SHARPENING

$
99
USD

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Open Arms is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.