Community Nutrition Program
Any San Francisco resident who is an older adult (60 years or older) or an adult with disabilities (18 – 59 years old) is invited to join us for breakfast and lunch at community sites located across the city of San Francisco, CA. Community Nutrition Program.
CalAIM Community Supports Programs
Medi-Cal members of Anthem Blue Cross and Alameda Alliance for Health may be eligible for our services through Community Supports if they have a chronic condition(s) such as but not limited to diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, congestive heart failure, stroke, chronic lung disorders, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cancer, gestational diabetes or other high-risk perinatal conditions, and chronic or disabling mental/behavioral health disorders. See below for referral forms or contact us with any questions.
Wellness Programs
Project Open Hand Wellness Programs are available to residents of San Francisco and Alameda County who are eligible based on a primary diagnosis. If you do not have a Wellness Program eligible diagnosis, you may be eligible for our Community Nutrition Program. Eligible diagnoses (effective 03/15/22) include:
San Francisco County
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, with an HbA1c of 8.0% or above
- End Stage Renal Disease
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Recent major surgery, within 30 days of discharge (6-week service)
Alameda County
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- Recent major surgery, within 30 days of discharge (6-week service)
How to Apply
Step 1: Client must have an eligible diagnosis.
Step 2: A licensed medical provider must fill out and sign the application. This can be: RN, NP, MD, DO, RD or RDN, LCSW or PA. Client’s verbal consent on the application is OK.
San Francisco County Application
Alameda County Wellness Application Form
Alameda Alliance for Health Community Support Referral Form
Anthem Community Supports Referral Form
(Note Project Open Hand on the application for referral to our services)
Step 3: Client or provider sends application to Project Open Hand via fax, email, mail or in person. All relevant information is on the application.
Step 4: Project Open Hand's Client Services will evaluate eligibility and contact the client to set up services if eligible. If the client is not eligible, Client Services will contact the referring party.