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Donate Supplies

There are many meaningful ways to make donations to Open Arms. If the kitchen is the heart of what we do, it is supported by many other organs, which rely on a steady supply of such things as paper, garden gloves and coffee to keep them going! Supply donations help ensure our funding can go directly to our programs, providing nutrition and technical assistance to people who are ill.

You can help by making a donation or organizing a donation drive with your office, place of worship, school, club or sports team. Donation drives for herbal ginger tea or veggie seeds are a great way to come together as a group and help make a difference.

To make a donation or start a drive, contact us at [email protected] or 612-677-2562.

Make a tangible impact

Here are some of the items we need on a regular basis:

Liquid Nutritional Supplements: Many of our clients struggle with malnutrition and other side effects that lead to reduced calorie intake, such as decreased appetite and nausea/vomiting. We will accept donations of the following brands in any flavor.

  • Boost
  • Ensure
  • Fairlife
  • Glucerna
  • Kate Farms
  • Nepro
  • NovaSource Renal
  • Orgain
  • Premier Protein

Ms. Dash or other non-salt seasoning blends: Heart health is a major concern for many of our clients; for this reason, the amount of sodium in our meals is limited. Having salt-free herbs and spices to use at home is a great way for clients to add some extra flavor to our meals.

Microwaves: If a new client does not have a microwave, we do our best to provide them with one so they can easily heat up the Open Arms meals.

Open Farms Supplies:

  • Gardening Tools (shovels, soil rakes, etc.)
  • Harvest totes, buckets, bins
  • Gloves
  • Straw bales
  • Bags of leaves (we’ll make them into compost!)

Please keep in mind that our menus are medically tailored to the specific needs of our clients. Medically tailored meals are delivered to individuals living with severe illness through a referral from a medical professional or healthcare plan. Meal plans are tailored to the medical needs of the recipient by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and are designed to improve health outcomes, lower cost of care and increase patient satisfaction. Because of this, we can only accept items that fit into our medically tailored menus. 

Thank you for your support in donating to Open Arms! Please know that you are making a difference in the lives of our clients. If you have questions about whether or not an item is acceptable to donate, please contact our Partnership Development Officer, Dana Kuehn, at [email protected] with questions.

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Open Arms Gift Catalog 2025

We’re thrilled to share the second edition of our Gift Catalog—a heartfelt way to nourish our community and support neighbors living with critical illness this holiday season. This year’s catalog features even more meaningful ways to make an impact with your year-end giving. As you flip through the catalog, we hope that you will make a gift to Open Arms that feels meaningful to you.

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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!

MORE INFO/TICKETS HERE
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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.
GIVE FROM THE HEART HERE
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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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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!

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