5 Reasons Why You Should Eat LENTILS!

1)   PROTECT YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM – high in fiber • Lentils are rich in dietary fiber, both the soluble and the insoluble type.  They are undigested, which means they will pass out of our bodies.  • Insoluble fiber encourages regular bowel movement … Continue reading

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Important News about Project Open Hand

Dear Friends, I write to you today to share important information about Project Open Hand. I’m sure it is no surprise to you that Project Open Hand, like many other nonprofit organizations, has been under enormous pressure over the last … Continue reading

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Serving Justice Together, One Meal at a Time

There are many injustices in the world today, but the disparities in the current food system are a top-offender. Unhealthy school lunches, skyrocketing prices of healthy food, the affordability of fast-food and its pervasiveness in low-income and minority neighborhoods…these issues … Continue reading

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Kiss Me, I’m Irish!

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here!  Here are some fun facts to impress your friends with: 1. There are 36 million U.S. residents with Irish ancestry, which is almost nine times the population of Ireland! 2. The phrase, “Drowning The … Continue reading

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Share Your Feedback!

What are your reasons for supporting Project Open Hand?  I’d like to hear from you.  Please take a moment to answer a few short questions and give us your feedback to help us better serve our community.  Many thanks, Kevin … Continue reading

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Project Open Hand Continues to Green Operations through a Windows Retro-fit Project

Your are invited to a special open house on Wednesday, March 7th from 10-11am at our 730 Polk Street location to see our window retro-fit project in process.  Representatives from Project Open Hand and Environmental Window Solutions, LLC. will be present for interviews and photo opportunities!

 Please RSVP to: Hannah Schmunk, Director of Communications
 hschmunk@openhand.org or 415-447-2412.

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Cocktails, Friends, and a Friendly Competition Raises Funds for POH

San Francisco was abuzz Tuesday night at a friendly gathering, Tequila Cocktail Competition at Royal Exchange, that united local businesses and San Franciscans in order to raise funds and awareness for Project Open Hand and the community we serve. We … Continue reading

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Share Your Love this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day we invite you to make a donation to Project Open Hand in honor of your loved one. For every $2 you give, we will provide a hot, healthy meal to an individual who is too sick to … Continue reading

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SF Continues to Pave the Way for HIV/AIDS Community-Based Care

San Francisco and its citizens breathed a sigh of relief on Jan. 10, 2012, as Mayor Lee announced a $1.8 million budget supplemental for HIV/AIDS services through the end of the fiscal year. The money came from the city’s reserve … Continue reading

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Presenting Project Open Hand’s Public Service Announcement

In honor of World AIDS Day, we are debuting our new public service announcement. We hope this 30-second video puts a smile on your face!

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