Hulled barley is a hearty and nutritious grain that makes a wonderful breakfast. It’s high in fiber and may help lower cholesterol. Barley takes longer to cook than some other grains, but the following tips make it a convenient breakfast … Continue reading
Today, Project Open Hand joined six of San Francisco’s major hunger charities for our first-ever joint disaster planning event, “Disaster Feed SF.” Hundreds of volunteers and nonprofit staff collaborated with numerous city officials to serve almost 4,000 hot meals without … Continue reading
Board Member Karl Christiansen has generously pledged to fund one client meal for every new fan on our Facebook page—up to 1,500 meals. Help us get 1,500 new fans by June 30 and Karl will provide 1,500 meals with love. > … Continue reading
POH provides a bridge to employment for adults with disabilities Volunteering every week at Project Open Hand has made a world of difference for 23-year-old Stephen, a developmentally-disabled adult, who graduated from high school last year and hopes to secure a … Continue reading
The following recipes are inspired by a limited kitchen and a few basic ingredients, including some groceries from Project Open Hand. Click to download and print a booklet of Tim’s “Inspirational Recipes.” I’ll start by giving a few tips for … Continue reading
Do you feel confused sometimes by all the trendy food words out there? So do we! Here’s a handy decoder by Project Open Hand’s Kate Peltier: 1. Locavore: A person who makes an effort to eat only foods that were grown, … Continue reading
Every day, more than 300 clients pick up healthy groceries at Project Open Hand. Help us reduce plastic bag use by donating new, reusable grocery bags. Look for collection bins in our lobbies in San Francisco (730 Polk Street) and … Continue reading
by Chef Amy Aberle, Project Open Hand Senior Lunch Program I love making this salad in the spring and summer for our seniors. They all seem to really enjoy this recipe. With the new greenhouse at Project Open Hand, we are excited to grow … Continue reading
In the ten years since she was diagnosed with HIV, Sylvia Britt hasn’t been in the hospital once. “It’s the power of positive thinking,” said the 50-year-old Oakland native, who gets nutritious groceries every week from Project Open Hand. “I’ve … Continue reading
Project Open Hand’s Dessert First is a month away. Got your tickets yet? BUY TICKETS NOW. Here are 10 reasons you should join us on May 5. 10. Indulge in decadent desserts prepared by 20 of the Bay Area’s top … Continue reading
