We intend to roll out our cultural meals program over the next year. Stay tuned for more updates!
— Open Arms of Minnesota (@openarmsmn) March 22, 2023
Have you ever heard the phrase "Eat the rainbow"? Eating different colors of fruits and vegetables gives our bodies different nutrients. Fun fact: orange foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, and apricots are rich in Vitamin A, which helps with our vision and immune system!
— Open Arms of Minnesota (@openarmsmn) March 20, 2023
We are asking our elected officials to support bills SF 2244 and HF 2523 to add $20 million for the state senior nutrition program to support senior nutrition in Minnesota, specifically to help fund medically tailored meals for our clients. #foodismedicine #mnleg pic.twitter.com/5qc2CtNDi1
— Open Arms of Minnesota (@openarmsmn) March 24, 2023
These bills will be considered in the DHS Omnibus bill this Spring. Please contact your legislators over the next week and ask them to support SF 2244 and HF 2523!
— Open Arms of Minnesota (@openarmsmn) March 24, 2023
Soleil Ramirez is a Cultural Meal Program Consultant for Latin American cuisine at @openarmsmn & the chef and owner of Arepa Bar in #Minneapolis - the only 100% traditional Venezuelan restaurant in the Twin Cities. #foodismedicine pic.twitter.com/MMhM3jEoYo
— Food is Medicine Coalition (@FIMCoalition) March 21, 2023
— Open Arms of Minnesota (@openarmsmn) March 23, 2023
Check out the Call To Action linked below to learn more about this bill and how to get involved!https://t.co/t8r4cIfH2C
— Open Arms of Minnesota (@openarmsmn) March 24, 2023
We recently hired 3 culinary consultants (one from each community) to provide culturally appropriate recipes that reflect their communities, educate staff about cultural meals and preparation, and conduct surveys, focus groups, and tasting events.
— Open Arms of Minnesota (@openarmsmn) March 22, 2023
Meals for older adults are seriously underfunded in Minnesota, which puts the health of our older neighbors at risk. Healthy meals help seniors stay in their homes and communities and prevent hospitalization and other consequences of malnutrition. #seniornutrition pic.twitter.com/uKlLnjIk52
— Open Arms of Minnesota (@openarmsmn) March 24, 2023
To better serve our community of clients, Open Arms created a Cultural Meals Program to develop accessible, culturally appropriate meals to serve Hmong, Latinx, and East African clients who are disproportionately impacted by life-threatening illnesses and critical health issues. pic.twitter.com/3K1fMFwFBv
— Open Arms of Minnesota (@openarmsmn) March 22, 2023