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The Open Arms kitchen is working seven days a week in order to get their clients food prepared for the next delivery. Under the direction of the Food Services Director, Taya Kaufenberg, and Registered Dietitian, Kim Wood, the Open Arms staff and volunteers cook a variety of menus designed to be appealing and delicious as well as healthy. The left over bread and food is delivered to a variety of places and charities around Minnesota. One example is that a portion of the left over bread is donated to Sharing and Caring Hands, which is a homeless shelter near Target Field.

The majority of the clients get a weekly delivery of frozen meals with enough food for approximately five days. This includes lunches, dinners, breakfast items, and snacks. Volunteers deliver meals between 11am and 1pm, Monday to Friday. With the help of Client Services staff, each client is able to choose a delivery day so their food will arrive on the same day each week. For clients without freezer or storage space, or who may have special needs, Open Arms can provide daily deliveries.

Some Menu options include:
 * Regular Entrée**
 * Hunan broccoli and tofu, 8-grain rice, and 4-way vegetable blend
 * Tilapia fillet with sweet-n-sour red cabbage and green beans
 * Grilled citrus chicken, with wheat berry winter squash and brussels sprouts
 * Chicken veggie stir-fry with quinoa and broccoli
 * Black bean corn cakes with fruit compote, warm potato soybean cucumber salad, and greens
 * Pink Entrée (low sodium, low acid, low cholesterol, etc.)**
 * Chicken legs on 1/3 cup rice, lentil and spinach stew, and organic carrots
 * Free range beef with beets and brussels sprouts
 * Salmon bake with pecan crunch, roasted organic squash, and broccoli
 * Vegetable frittata with corn muffin and sautéed greens
 * Whole wheat pasta stroganoff with free range beef meatballs, quinoa, and broccoli
 * Soft Entrée (For people who have trouble chewing and swallowing)**
 * Meatloaf, tater tots and mixed veggies
 * Lasagna, mashed potatoes and carrots
 * Lentil rice casserole, gingered carrots and sugar snap peas
 * Macaroni and cheese bake, mixed veggies and peas
 * Alpine meatballs, sautéed apples and veggies

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