Project Angel Heart’s purpose is to deliver comfort and support through high-quality nutrition services, including medically tailored meals, while also advocating for the principles of “Food is medicine.” Regardless of a person’s background or circumstances, Project Angel Heart believes everyone should have access to the nutrition they need—especially when they’re sick. Each week in Project Angel Heart’s kitchen, they create meals from scratch, made in partnership with registered dietitians, that are tailored to meet the specific dietary needs of people living with severe illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, HIV/AIDS, and more. This year, Project Angel Heart will home-deliver 815,000 meals to neighbors in need across Colorado.

A Project Angel Heart Story of Impact: 

For the past 12 years, Ann has been caring for her mother, Mary. This reality is one many families know too well: the shifting roles between parent and child and the constant balancing act of caregiving alongside work, children, and daily life. Now 90 years old, Mary is living with multiple chronic conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes. She’s on oxygen around the clock, takes a long list of medications, and struggles with limited use of her hands and feet. When Ann retired two years ago, she thought she would have more time to devote to caring for her mom. But like many in the “sandwich generation,” her responsibilities multiplied. While caring for her elderly mother, Ann also helps care for her young grandson when her son works overnight shifts.

The weight of responsibility was heavy, and Ann knew she needed help. That’s when she talked to Project Angel Heart about their medically tailored meal program. Mary has now had Project Angel Heart meals home-delivered for seven months, and the impact has been immediate. Mary’s diabetes requires her to carefully monitor her diet, limiting sugar, salt, and pork. Project Angel Heart’s chefs craft each meal to fit her nutritional needs, which takes away the guesswork and relieves stress from Ann. “She gets balanced, healthy meals with the nutrients she needs for her conditions,” Ann said. For Ann, Project Angel Heart’s meals aren’t just food on the table. They provide freedom and reassurance. “If I’m with my grandson, I don’t have to worry. She has meals she can microwave on her own,” Ann said. “It’s helped me so much with my time and peace of mind.”

Gobble Gobble Give.

This Thanksgiving, give thanks by delivering meals directly to severely ill neighbors in need like Mary. Project Angel Heart is organizing their biggest delivery day of the year on Wednesday, Nov. 26, just in time for Thanksgiving. They need 400 volunteers to make it happen—lots of roles, lots of shifts, lots of joy! Deliver meals with your family. Package meals with your friends. Join in! Not able to volunteer? Make a gift to provide meals instead.

Not able to volunteer? Make a gift to provide meals instead.
Learn more at ProjectAngelHeart.org/gobble

DENVER OFFICE & KITCHEN
4950 Washington Street,
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 830-0202
projectangelheart.org