Open Hand non-profit delivers 20th million meal, nears fundraising goal

Atlanta-based non-profit organization Open Hand this week delivered its 20 millionth meal to a chronically ill resident of metro Atlanta. Open Hand delivers about 1.7 million  meals annually in 17 Georgia counties. The organization says it is nearing a $4.2 million capital campaign goal.

"For more than 23 years, Open Hand has provided warm, nutritious meals to residents in need of care and assistance," Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said in a statement. "Open Hand and its volunteers reflect the best of Atlanta. I deeply appreciate the vital work they do in the community every day."