God's Love We Deliver

God's Love We Deliver 166 Sixth Avenue

God's Love We Deliver is a New York City-based non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. The organization prepares and delivers nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness, are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves. Additionally, God's Love We Deliver provides illness-specific nutrition education and counseling to its clients, families, care providers, and other service organizations.

History

God's Love We Deliver was founded in 1985 by Ganga Stone, a hospice volunteer, who delivered a meal to a man dying from AIDS. Recognizing the severe need for this type of service, Stone established God's Love We Deliver to bring meals to people suffering from HIV/AIDS at a time when the epidemic was largely misunderstood and those affected were often stigmatized and isolated.

Mission

The mission of God's Love We Deliver is to improve the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses by providing nutritious meals and nutrition counseling. The organization emphasizes the importance of nutrition in the overall care plan of individuals facing serious health challenges.

Services

God's Love We Deliver offers several key services:

• Meal Delivery: The core service of the organization, providing tailored meals prepared by professional chefs and delivered by volunteers to individuals and families living with serious illnesses.
• Nutrition Education and Counseling: Registered dietitian nutritionists offer counseling to clients, helping them understand their nutritional needs and how to manage their illness through diet.
• Advocacy: The organization advocates for food and nutrition support as a critical part of healthcare for people with serious illnesses.

Volunteerism

Volunteers are the backbone of God's Love We Deliver. Thousands of volunteers contribute their time each year, helping with meal preparation, delivery, and other essential tasks. The organization's volunteer program is a vital component of its operations, fostering a community of care and support.

Impact

Since its inception, God's Love We Deliver has grown significantly, now serving thousands of meals each day to people across New York City, Newark, and Hudson County, New Jersey. The organization's work has been recognized for its positive impact on the lives of its clients, improving their health outcomes and quality of life.

Expansion

In recent years, God's Love We Deliver has expanded its facilities and services to meet the growing need. This includes the renovation and expansion of its headquarters to increase meal production capacity and enhance its ability to serve more clients.

See Also

• HIV/AIDS
• Non-profit organization
• Volunteerism
• Nutrition