What we do.

Open Heart Kitchen is the largest hot meal program of its kind in the Tri­-Valley Area of Northern California, feeding the hungry across multiple locations in Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin. There is no qualifying process and meals may be eaten at numerous serving sites or taken to go. Guests come from all walks of life and Open Heart Kitchen has become a safety net to those in need during challenging times. Last year, Open Heart Kitchen served more than 335,000 meals to those who needed it.

Hot Meals

Senior Meals

Bag Lunches for Children

2019 IN REVIEW

Update: Our Response to COVID-19

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Hear stories from those we serve.

"Open Heart Kitchen has helped a lot. It's taken off a major stress for our family and allowed us to focus on other needs and priorities.“

"Im diabetic & it's hard to do meals for myself. OHK helps me stay out of hospital."

"I just want to say from the bottom of my heart to those who volunteer, donate, and to whomever continues to keep the community safety net holding up, THANK YOU ALL."

What’s new.

Learn more about what’s happening at Open Heart Kitchen.

Sandra’s Story

When I met Sandra, the first thing I noticed was her doormat that rested outside her tarp-covered shelter down along the mudded Livermore creek. It wasn’t too far from businesses, restaurants, and a grocery store.