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Open Arms Welcomes New Board Officers and Members

Open Arms of MN would like to congratulate its newly-elected board officers, Tim Meyer (President), Mike Venker (Vice President), Dana Swindler (Treasurer), Margaret Ann Hennen (Secretary) and Lisa Vanderheyden (Member at Large).
We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new board members, Teresa Matsui Sanders, Tom Newton, Steve Pricco and Lisa M. Schmid.
Our sincere thanks go out to Hod Dahl and Brad Betlach for their years of dedication to the board as they complete their terms of service.
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Meeting The Moment, Open Arms Impact Report For Fiscal Year 2024-25 In a year of uncertainty, Open Arms met the moment in FY24–25—rallying community support to continue serving critically ill neighbors despite significant challenges. Inspired by founder Bill Rowe’s legacy of responding in times

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Moveable Feast Tickets Now On Sale

March 20, 2026

MOVEABLE FEAST 2026: CELESTIAL CELEBRATION You’re invited to an unforgettable evening of celestial wonder with Open Arms at the 22nd Annual Moveable Feast, where we celebrate community, compassion, and hope. This year’s cosmic gathering will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 5 p.m. at the North End

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Decade Celebration 2026

March 19, 2026

Open Arms Hosts Decade Celebration To Honor Most Dedicated Volunteers As part of its yearlong 40th anniversary celebration, Open Arms proudly held its Decade Celebration event on Thursday, March 5, at the Minneapolis Kitchen and Campus. The event was designed to honor the unwavering commitment

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MOVEABLE FEAST 2026: CELESTIAL CELEBRATION

You’re invited to an unforgettable evening of celestial wonder with Open Arms at the 22nd Annual Moveable Feast, where we celebrate community, compassion, and hope. This year’s cosmic gathering will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 5 p.m. at the North End Event Center. As our largest annual fundraiser, Moveable Feast is renowned for its one-of-a-kind format and collaboration with more than 40 beloved restaurant partners across the Twin Cities.
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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!

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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.
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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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