Open Heart Kitchen

Organization Description

Open Heart Kitchen’s mission is "Equitable access to nutritious food today, while building a food secure tomorrow." 

We understand hunger isn’t just about food—it’s often connected to things like poverty, housing insecurity, and other systemic issues. That’s why we do more than just provide meals in the Tri-Valley. We also partner with other local groups and build programs that support long-term change.

In January 2024, we opened the Vineyard Resource Center in Livermore. It’s a space where people can grab a hot meal (we serve over 400 a day!), take a shower, do laundry, and connect with services like healthcare, counseling, and housing support. It’s also home to Open Heart Refuge, our overnight shelter for adults without stable housing.

In addition to Vineyard, we run a Senior Meal Program offering sit-down meals for adults 60+ in Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.

Looking to get involved? We’re always looking for student volunteers to help with our Community Meal Program, Senior Meal Program, or Open Heart Refuge.

For information about shift times and availability, please email volunteerservices@openheartkitchen.org

Health & Safety

Open Heart Kitchen does not accept walk-in volunteers.

If you’re interested in helping out, you’ll need to go through a quick signup process with our Volunteer Coordinator. That includes filling out an application, signing a Volunteer Waiver, and completing a background check.
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) 500-8129
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 12 PM until 5 PM

Open Heart Refuge - 7 Days a week from 5:15 PM until 10 PM

Maximum students 
3