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Start a Birthday Fundraiser

Happy Birthday from Open Arms!

Birthdays have always been a special event at Open Arms. During the week of a client’s birthday, we deliver them a cake, straight from the Open Arms bakery—part of a tradition that began back in the 1980s by Open Arms founder Bill Rowe.

Outside of client birthdays, many of our amazing supporters have used their birthdays to raise awareness and collect donations for Open Arms on Facebook. And now, we’re giving you perks for hosting a Facebook birthday fundraiser!

Read below to see how your birthday can help nourish our neighbors with life-threatening illnesses.

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How it Works

Setting up a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser is quick, easy, and fulfilling! Here’s how it works:

1. Start a Fundraiser

Set up a Facebook birthday fundraiser on your Facebook page. Click here to get started.

2. Collect Donations

Open Arms will receive notifications when anyone donates to your fundraiser.

3. Get PRESENTS!

Get birthday presents when you achieve certain levels! Look below to see what rewards you can get from Open Arms.

Give A Gift, Receive A Gift!

$312

This provides a client, their caregiver and two children with a week’s worth of meals. Here’s what you get:

$624

This provides a client two months’ worth of meals. Here’s what you get:

$1000

This provides a client two months’ worth of meals. Here’s what you get:

Please accept my deepest thank you for the surprise birthday cake delivered with my regular delivery. The chocolate cake made by the chefs at Open Arms is the best ever and my favorite. I also want to thanks the heroic efforts that have made the weekly delivery of food possible. The hard work and thoughtfulness are gifts I will always treasure.

A client living with ALS
Happy Birthday from Open Arms!

Collecting Your Rewards

All rewards will need to be picked up at Open Arms’ building in Minneapolis during regular building hours. The pickup must be scheduled in advance. 

Questions?

If you need help or have questions about starting a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser, email [email protected].

Moveable Feast 2025: The Show Goes On

No matter the challenges, Open Arms stands ready to face the future. Together, we will gather for a special production of Moveable Feast being held on Thursday, May 15 at the historic Hollywood Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. We hope you and your cast of characters will join us in support of our clients!

IN A CHAOTIC WORLD, WE CAN SHOW LOVE IN ACTION!

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.

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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Your Gift Will Help Us Serve More Clients!

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!