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우리는 Tri-Valley 커뮤니티에 긍정적인 영향을 미치기 위해 최선을 다하고 있습니다. 비록 종종 간과되더라도 우리는 빈곤과 기아가 존재한다는 것을 알고 있습니다. 우리 조직은 포용적이고, 다양하며, 공평하고, 접근 가능하며, 자유로운("이상적") 조직이 되기 위해 최선을 다하고 있습니다. 우리는 우리 지역 사회에 굶주리는 사람이 없도록 노력합니다. 다양한 프로그램과 계획을 통해 우리는 식량 불안에 직면한 수천 명의 개인과 가족에게 식사와 지원을 제공합니다. 기아의 근본 원인을 해결함으로써 우리는 모두를 위한 더 밝은 미래를 만드는 것을 목표로 합니다.기아에 맞서 싸우고 이웃의 삶을 변화시키는 우리의 사명에 동참해 주세요.
What We Do
Community Meal Program
Free hot meals served weekdays at the Vineyard Resource Center.
Senior Meal Program
Nutritious lunches served at senior centers in Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton.
Open Heart Food Bank
Distributing food and resources throughout the Tri-Valley and supporting nine partner agencies.
Open Heart Refuge
Providing meals, shelter, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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.
The Vineyard Resource Center serves as Open Heart Kitchen's central hub for meals, shelter, hygiene services, and community partnerships. Opened in 2024, the facility provides a welcoming space where individuals can access food and other essential resources in one location.
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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.
Growing to Meet the Need
Since its founding in 1995, Open Heart Kitchen has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of the Tri-Valley community. What began as a volunteer-driven meal program has grown into a comprehensive hunger relief organization providing meals, groceries, shelter, and supportive services.
Recent milestones include the opening of the Vineyard Resource Center in 2024 and the launch of the Open Heart Food Bank in 2025. Together, these initiatives have expanded our ability to serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity while strengthening partnerships throughout the region. In recognition of this impact, Open Heart Kitchen was named Assembly District 16 Nonprofit of the Year in 2026.
In 2025 alone, Open Heart Kitchen provided 998,482 meals, 10,415 nights of shelter, and support to nine partner agencies. As community needs continue to grow, we remain committed to ensuring equitable access to nutritious food today while building a food-secure tomorrow.
