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PROGRAM INFORMATION

CORE PROGRAM

Program Status
10/1/25: Open for referrals 

Eligibility
In order to qualify for our core program, you must have –  

  1. A diagnosis of HIV/AIDS 
  2. A diagnosis of cancer, MS, ALS, ESRD, CHF, or COPD and additional life factors that impact your ability to cook and shop for yourself 

Additional life factors could include –  

  • Other chronic and acute medical conditions 
  • Mobility and cognitive challenges 
  • Indicators of a compromised nutritional status   

Delivery Options 
Core program clients can have meals delivered directly to their home by our staff or volunteer drivers, they can pick up meals from our Minneapolis building, Saint Paul building, or a partner satellite site or they can have their meals shipped via UPS to their home. 

See HERE for our delivery map and pick up locations.  

Get Started 
To get started on services, please complete an application form and send it in to us via mail, email, or fax. We will review your application and reach out to you within two weeks to let you know if you are eligible for services.  

Please note: It is extremely important that all portions of the application form are completed in full in order for us to determine your eligibility status. 

Application for individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Apply Here

Application for individuals living with Cancer, MS, ALS, ESRD, CHF or COPD

Apply Here

There are other ways to access our services if this program does not apply to you. Please see tabs for Waiver Program and Private Pay Program below. 

Program Status  
10/1/25: Open for referrals 

Eligibility
The waiver program is open to anyone interested in receiving our medically tailored meals who does NOT have a core program diagnosis but does have a county waiver that can be billed for meals.  

Clients on this program are eligible for 7 meals a week, as that is what county waivers cover. 

Accepted waivers include:  

  • Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) Waiver  
  • Elderly Waiver (EW) 
  • Brain Injury (BI) Waiver 
  • Disabilities Waiver (DD) 
  • Alternative Care (AC) 
  • Essential Community Support (ECS) 

Please note: If you have a core program diagnosis AND an active waiver, you will be treated as a core program client, however, we will likely still bill your county waiver for a portion of your meals. 

Delivery Options
Waiver clients can have meals delivered direct to home by our staff or volunteer drivers, or they can pick up meals from our Minneapolis building, Saint Paul building, or a partner satellite site. See HERE for our delivery map and pick up locations.  

Get Started
To apply for the waiver program, please complete the below application form and send it in to us via mail, email or fax. Please be sure to include your case manager’s contact information! 

Apply Here

Program Status
10/1/25: Open for referrals 

Eligibility
The private pay program is open to anyone interested in receiving our medically tailored meals. There is no diagnosis requirement for this program.  

Delivery Options
Private pay clients can have meals delivered directly to their home by our staff or volunteer drivers, they can pick up meals from our Minneapolis building, Saint Paul building, or a partner satellite site or have their meals shipped via UPS to their home. 

See HERE for our delivery map and pick up locations.  

Get Started
To learn about this program, including meal quantity options and pricing, and the application process, please call our Client Services team at 612-767-7333.

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What We Offer

Medically
Tailored Meals

Our registered dietitians guide our trained chefs in developing delicious, made-from-scratch meals tailored to specific illnesses.

Convenient
Home Deliveries

With the help of our volunteer drivers, we deliver a week’s worth of meals at a time, allowing clients to focus on healing and spending more time with loved ones.

Nutrition
Support

Our Nutrition Team is always available for our clients. They provide each client a nutritional assessment and offer free nutrition counseling & education services.​

HEALTHY
Ingredients

We use fresh, local, and organic ingredients whenever possible—most of it prepared in-house and some of it grown ourselves at one of our five Open Farms locations.

Care for
Clients & FAmiLy

Meals are delivered not only to our clients, but also to dependents and caregivers. Income is not a qualifier for our services, and we operate on models of abundance, community, & social responsibility.

Community of Kindness & Love

Everything we do relies on our incredible community of supporters and volunteers, who ensure that our meals are always prepared and delivered with love.

These meals are making a huge difference for us. Not having to prepare, research ingredients, serve, wash dishes and clean up after meals has given us more time to spend together. We now have time to sit outside every day and to play a few games of cribbage on our porch. We are breathing easier and relaxing more. I can't thank you enough!

caregiver for a client with cancer & CHF

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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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