Open Heart Kitchen

Organization Description

Open Heart Kitchen's mission is “Equitable access to nutritious food today while building a food secure tomorrow.”  Food insecurity are often intrinsically linked to poverty, housing insecurity, and other systemic issues. While the primary focus of OHK's work is to meet the immediate needs in the Tri-Valley, our organization also hopes to fight these systemic issues through community partnerships and the development of programs and infrastructure to create a more supportive future within the Tri-Valley Community. In January 2024, Open Heart Kitchen and the Housing Consortium of the East Bay opened Vineyard Resource Center in Livermore. Vineyard offers a free laundry and shower facility, Community Meal Program (which serves over 400 meals per day) and the opportunity to meet with other nonprofit organizations who offer access to healthcare, counseling, and housing support. Vineyard Resource Center also serves as the home for Open Heart Refuge, OHK's overnight shelter that offers year round support to adults without access to permanent housing. In addition to the programs offered at Vineyard, Open Heart Kitchen also operates serves sit down congregate meals to diners over 60 years old through our Senior Meal Program which operates in Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore.  Students are welcome to partner with Open Heart Kitchen by volunteering for our Senior Meal Program, Community Meal Program, or Open Heart Refuge. For information about shift times and availability, please email volunteerservices@openheartkitchen.org

Health & Safety

 

OHK does not accept walk-in volunteers. All those interested in volunteering must go through a signup process with the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteers must complete an application, sign the Volunteer Liability Waiver and Agreement, and complete a background check. Any other requirements will be communicated by the Volunteer Coordinator.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
Address 
450 N Livermore
Livemore, CA 94551
United States
General Phone 
(925) 580-1616 Ext. 510
Website:
https://www.openheartkitchen.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Hannah Arionus
Job Title
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone
(925) 580-1616 Ext. 510
Email
volunteerservices@openheartkitchen.org
Program(s) 
Internship
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Non-specific/any population, People Experiencing Homelessness, Seniors
Focus Area(s)
Food & Housing Security
Hours of operation 

Senior Meal Program - Monday through Friday (Lunch Service)

Vineyard Resource Center - Monday through Friday 9 AM until 5 PM

Open Heart Refuge - 7 days a week from 6 PM until 8 AM

Maximum students 
3