About Us
We are dedicated to making a positive impact in the Tri-Valley community. We understand that poverty and hunger exist, even if they are often overlooked. Our organization is committed to being inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, and liberating ("IDEAL"). We strive to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. Through our various programs and initiatives, we provide meals and support to thousands of individuals and families facing food insecurity. By addressing the root causes of hunger, we aim to create a brighter future for everyone.
Our Mission
Equitable access to nutritious food today, while building a food secure tomorrow.
Our Vision
Open Heart Kitchen will work with Community Partners to meet the most basic needs of vulnerable people in our community by empowering them to build better futures.
Our Guiding Principles
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Dignity – Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
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Innovation – Ending hunger requires innovative solutions.
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Advocacy – Ending hunger requires action to create systemic change.
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Collaboration – Hunger is linked to numerous issues and the only way to solve hunger is to work with partners to address issues of health, housing, and employment.
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2025 Impact
836,863
Meals worth of groceries distributed from the Open Heart Food Bank to it's nine Partner Agencies across the Tri-Valley.
114,379
Nourishing prepared meals provided to food-insecure Tri-Valley households through the Community Meal Program.
36,964
Senior Meal Program meals served to 707 clients age 60+. The program serves social lunches every weekday in all three Tri-Valley cities.
21,229
Hours volunteered by 1,071 dedicated community members. This includes preparing and serving meals, assisting shelter guests, and more.
10,415
Nights of rest for 185
unhoused folks at Open Heart Refuge. 10,276 meals (dinner and breakfast) were served to shelter guests.
Our Story
Founded in 1995 as a small, grassroots effort to address hunger in Livermore, Open Heart Kitchen serves free meals and groceries at multiple locations in Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton, California.
Guests come from all walks of life, and Open Heart Kitchen has become a safety net to those facing challenging times. Open Heart Kitchen served more than 408,000 meals in 2024.
