With the current challenges posed to the city's foodservice industry, Open Hand is turning the tables on its annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser by encouraging locals to "Dine In" with restaurant take-out, curbside pick-up or delivery from April 27 - May 3. The change is not only to support Open Hand but also a step to help support restaurant partners as they navigate the changes necessitated by the evolving COVID-19 developments.
"We find ourselves in uncertain and unprecedented times.
Open Hand depends on funds raised by its signature events, such as Dining Out for Life, to continue to operate as one of the nation's largest community-based providers of home-delivered meals and nutrition education. Open Hand staff and supporters will utilize online peer-to-peer fundraising to encourage their social networks to donate to their mission that Atlanta chefs and restaurant owners had hoped to help fulfill.
The organization has refocused its efforts on a virtual event in hopes to join the community together to "Dine In" and do good for the generous restaurant partners that have supported Open Hand over the last three decades. Many of the restaurants are currently open - offering take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery in various metro-Atlanta neighborhoods. Locals can find a full list of restaurant partners here. Open Hand encourages the community to support local restaurants by also purchasing gift cards or donating to online "tip jars" that support staff members and employee relief programs.
Open Hand continues to serve the community during this crisis by preparing, packing and delivering nutritious meals to the most vulnerable and empower neighbors to live healthier, more independent lives.
Ways to Support Open Hand:
- Make a donation to Open Hand online at openhandatlanta.org/donate.
- Connect with Open Hand via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and share posts, information and more.
- Enjoy restaurant take-out, curbside pick-up or delivery and "Dine In" from April 27 - May 3. Post about the experience using #dininginforoh.
For more information on Dining Out for Life and Open Hand, as well as to stay up-to-date on events and volunteer opportunities, please visit the Dining Out for Life website at www.diningoutforoh.org and www.openhandatlanta.org or connect via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.