About Us
What we bring to the table
Project Angel Heart was founded more than 30 years ago to address a major challenge for Coloradans who are severely ill: getting the nutrition they need to get stronger, heal, and remain at home. Many are too sick to get to the grocery store and unable to cook for themselves. Others find they have to choose whether to buy food or medication to make ends meet.
That’s why Project Angel Heart prepares and delivers medically tailored meals to people living with severe illnesses. Each week, our professional chefs and registered dietitians prepare thousands of delicious meals from scratch, and tailor them to meet the specific medical and dietary needs of those who are ill. Volunteers help us package and deliver each meal at no cost to our clients.
Delivering Hope and Health
The results? Project Angel Heart’s meal recipients report better health, less stress, and more energy. They’re better able to afford their health care and adhere to their prescribed health care regimen. And it’s easier for them to live independently in their homes. Groundbreaking research also shows that many Project Angel Heart meal recipients have lower health care costs and hospital readmission rates.
Our Purpose
Our vision is for all Coloradans living with severe illness to have access to nutritious food that supports their health and well-being. To that end, we compassionately deliver comfort and support through high-quality nutrition services, including medically tailored meals, while also advocating for the principles of “Food is Medicine.”
Our Core Values
Community
Our clients, volunteers, staff, supporters, and neighbors are Project Angel Heart. We seek to foster community and partnership in all we do by recognizing we all have an important role to play in serving our mission.
Excellence
The challenges our clients face require our best work and an openness to change. Our clients trust they are receiving the highest quality service from us, and we honor that by giving our best, most empathetic selves to our mission.
Gratitude
We express our appreciation for the trust our community places in us to use their time and resources responsibly. We are the stewards of their generosity and therefore remain accountable and transparent about the use of their support.
Inclusivity
Our community and our work are made stronger through our diversity. We create space for new people, experiences, and viewpoints and welcome them into our mission. We create paths for inclusion and representation.
Learning
Our best work requires humility, recognizing what we don’t know and seeking out the knowledge we need to do better. Our program is constantly evolving to reflect the latest science and evidence.
Sustainability
Our success relies on the hard work of those who came before us and those who follow; therefore, we promote practices that reduce or minimize harm to the environment and each other, while establishing systems and procedures that sustain Project Angel Heart for years to come.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Led by our operations and sustainability manager, with the support of our “Green Team” employee committee, Project Angel Heart invests in and is recognized for our sustainability efforts.