Our Meal Delivery
Our first ingredient is always love
Open Hand is proudly one of the largest community-based providers of medically tailored meals in the United States.
What is a medically tailored meal?
Open Hand’s medically tailored meals are designed with our neighbors' medical needs in mind by our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) in an effort to improve health outcomes, lower cost of care, and increase overall meal satisfaction.
At Open Hand, we are committed to ongoing excellence in our service delivery. As of April 2025, we are proudly the first and only community nutrition agency accredited by the Food is Medicine Coalition (FIMC) in the Southeast. This accreditation shows that we:
- Conduct regular assessment of our clients’ nutritional needs
- Customize every meal to align with specific medical conditions
- Adhere to food safety protocols, HIPAA protections, and clinical documentation standards
- Enact ongoing quality improvement measures
- Integrate volunteer support
- Abide by a client-centered model rooted in dignity and respect
We believe food is medicine, which is why medically tailored meals and nutrition education are at the heart of Open Hand’s mission delivery.
Open Hand’s meals meet a variety of dietary needs.
Every meal that comes out of Open Hand’s kitchen is medically tailored, heart healthy, diabetes friendly, and designed by our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. They address multiple conditions of chronic disease, and as a diet can help clients both manage their health and prevent any further issues from developing.
Open Hand has several menu types, but our most common is our Healthy Balance: this menu focuses on addressing multiple conditions of chronic disease and is appropriate for most of the neighbors we serve. We also offer Vegetarian, Kidney-Friendly, and Mechanical Soft Menus.
Open Hand is committed to improving health outcomes with a variety of additional nutrition interventions.
Everyone’s nutrition needs look a little different, which is why Open Hand offers a number of different approaches to improving our neighbors’ access. You can always reach out to us to learn more about what services you or someone you know may qualify for.
Home Delivery
Neighbors are able to choose their meal preferences and have them delivered directly to their door. Eligibility will determine frequency and quantity of meals. All meals are delivered flash-frozen to lock in nutrients. Microwaves are available upon request. Nutritional supplements, such as Ensure, are also available for delivery.
Congregate Meals
Family-style meals are delivered to community centers, senior living/activity facilities, neighborhood buildings, and more to be served communally.
Produce Prescription Boxes
Fresh fruits and vegetables are bagged and delivered to promote healthy eating. Often paired with our nutrition education, produce prescription boxes give neighbors the opportunity to try different seasonal fruits and veggies at no cost while they learn healthy cooking essentials.
Market Baskets
For those who are able to cook but still need access to healthy food, Open Hand provides Market Baskets. Every bag includes both non-perishables and fresh produce and includes enough groceries to cook up to 14 meals. All bags are nutritionally balanced by our RDNs, and include a nutrition handout!