Project Open Hand

Founded in 1985 and located in San Francisco, Project Open Hand provides food resources and nutritional counseling services for people suffering from various chronic diseases, such as HIV and AIDS. It additionally provides nutrition and health education to people above the age of 60 years. The company also organizes various health educational programs that include nutritional counseling services with the aid of registered dieticians. It also organizes various recreational activities for senior citizens, such as bingo classes, arts and crafts, music and exercise classes and trips to movies. Project Open Hand also provides home delivery of meals and groceries to people who are economically disadvantaged and individuals with physical illnesses and disabilities. It also organizes luncheons for senior citizens at various sites, such as the All Hallows Community Center and the Richmond Senior Center. Project Open Hand additionally serves women suffering from breast cancer by providing meals and support services to them and their families.