Open Heart Kitchen Of Livermore Incorporated

I’ve had the privilege of volunteering with Open Heart Kitchen since December 2016. This is a trustworthy organization that deserves support. It is gratifying to help seniors at the Pleasanton Senior Center during lunchtime, as this is often their only human contact for the day. My experiences there have been both fulfilling and enlightening, allowing me to connect with diverse individuals and contribute to a cause that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Join us in making a difference!

OHK is the best! Their extraordinary vision for community assistance, combined with the awesome staff, the friendly volunteers and the wonderful clients, make this an amazing organization to work with. Volunteering with OHK is always the highlight of my week!

OHK is a great, easy way to help out in our community. They have several volunteer options in the tri-valley based on your interests and availability. Do yourself and others a favor and get involved; it adds to the richness and character of our community.

Very professional and caring environment. Great people work there. Love working there.

I am an a 80 year old retiree. I wanted to to do something to give back to the community (and the seniors) that I have lived in for 55 years. So I volunteered for the Senior Meal Program at the Pleasanton Senior Center. My experience has exceeded my expectations. The team of volunteers I work with are the best of the best. Their work ethic is without compromise. I'm "old-school" and our collective understanding of what our objective is (serving a nutritional meal to our fellow seniors) is focused, without ego, harmonious, and abides by all the guidelines and regulations of Open Heart Kitchen and the food service industry,. I leave the end of every shifts I work with a valued sense of gratification in doing some small part to serve humanity (other human's needs). I believe I help others to know that for the short time we are together, we foster the hope that the world can effectively be a better place. And it is, for the time we are together during the Pleasanton Meal Service program.

Open Heart Kitchen is an amazing organization offering nutritional meals to the local vulnerable residents of the tr-valley. I am so proud to be associated and working with the group. The jobs I am involved in make me feel more proud and happy than any corporate job I have had in the past. Lets keep up the good work and continue the excellent work that is done

It has been a true honor to volunteer at Open Heart Refuge since the new facility opened in January 2024. After nearly nine months, the reason I continue to return is the heartfelt dedication of the shelter coordinators to the community. The executive director frequently visits in the evenings to ensure the coordinators have the resources and support they need to care for everyone. Their genuine compassion inspires not only me but all the volunteers, making us proud to contribute to such an impactful service. It’s a rewarding experience to be part of a team that truly cares.

I have been volunteering at the Pleasanton Senior Center since before the pandemic. It has been a very fulfilling experience, both volunteering and getting to know the seniors, making friends.

Our seniors get a nutritious meal, and have the opportunity to socialize at tables of seven people.

I recommend working with OHK. It's all around a fun, great day.

Open Heart is an incredible organization that helps so many in the Tri-Valley and beyond. They are innovative in the way they work and always go above and beyond to support clients with the individual in mind. The staff is incredibly smart, passionate and dedicated to the work. It is a pleasure to serve on the Board of Open Heart Kitchen.

I have been a volunteer and donor for close to 14 years. It has been one of the best experiences of my life. Volunteering is very rewarding and I have met some really great people as well as developing rewarding friendships.

I have volunteered with Open Heart Kitchen (OHK) for 4 years now. My experience is that they serve as many groups as they can in the most caring way they can. We have a Senior sit-down lunch where seniors connect with each other. Following that is a hot lunch pick up for anyone needing food. We also have an outreach program that goes to those in need and we are in the process of opening a food bank. All these are examples of finding the need and filling it.
My volunteer experience has been great. A flexible schedule you choose. Friendly people who are there mostly because they want to be. They have a good attitude and we all work together well.

In 2008 I was down on my luck and unemployed. Open Heart Kitchen fed me many times, and now I'm able to give back by volunteering! I absolutely love this wonderful organization for everything they do for my community, and I'm so happy to see OHK grow!

I have volunteered with Open Heart Kitchen for over 5 years. Prior to the pandemic I volunteered in the kitchen assisting the chefs in preparing nutritious meals for the seniors. For the past 3 years I have been part of the team providing fresh produce and groceries at pop-up locations. Working with the staff and the other volunteers has always been a great experience. The staff is always for grateful for the volunteer's time. Open Heart Kitchen truly is a Great Nonprofit!

It’s a wonderful and very welcoming organizations to volunteer faith.

OHK gives not only meals to elders but the places to socialize and have a healthy life.
All the people from this organization and the volunteers really care about the impact of their work to the society. It is also fun for me to meet interesting people. I really enjoy volunteering with OHK.

The level of commitment and passion from the staff is mirrored by the broad and diverse volunteers who serve. I’ve witnessed food preparation, distribution, and serving to those in need. Each step of the process is designed with the highest standards of quality to insure healthy delivery of their goods. Even at the level of volunteers training and monitoring, staff leadership treats everyone with compassion and respect, encouraging and modeling the best practices. I am fortunate to be able to serve my community under the direction of this quality organization.

I really appreciate how OHK checks in on new volunteers to make sure the experience is what they were expecting. They are always grateful for the help and make me feel supported.

Thanks to Gary and a few more names I regretfully am unable to recall as of this writing, who delivered hot food to me ON A DAILY BASIS without complaint while I was housed at the Tri-valley Inn. They are remarkable in their dedication to feeding people.

Wow, look at all those paid for 5-star reviews.

Don't be fooled. Open Heart Kitchen serves housed seniors before the homeless, and have served people in luxury cars before the homeless during COVID. The food is inedible a lot of the time. When it is edible, you better be close to a restroom a couple of hours after eating it. They've served salads as meals, knowing full well the people they claim to be helping have gone hungry since the last visit.

They don't take any criticisms well. The message is clear that they're doing it half-heartedly because they have to. Not because they want to.

We started volunteering this summer with Open Heart Kitchen. Most shifts we work are in the production kitchen, which prepares the food for all the sites where it is distributed. We are constantly amazed at the work put into feeding so many people every single day. We have also served meals at some of the distribution sites (senior centers), and it is beyond heartwarming to know our efforts are making a difference in feeding people.

I am a volunteer and a donor I get to see first hand the good that this organization does.

Open Heart Kitchen is a well respected nonprofit that has dedicated staff and volunteers and has continued to evolve how to expand its services in the Tri-Valley. Services include the hot meal program, the senior meal program, and the street outreach program. A key tenet is that we serve anyone who is need of a meal with dignity and respect. It has been a privilege to serve on the board of directors for the past eight years.

I’ve volunteered in different roles with OHK from food prep pre-pandemic, to grocery distribution during the pandemic, and now meal distribution at a senior center. The OHK staff is so friendly and appreciative of their volunteers, and the recipients of the groceries / meals are very appreciative too.
You can tell the chefs care about the meals they make because they look, smell (and taste) delicious.
OHK is also a great place to make new friends. I volunteered with someone during the pandemic grocery distribution and we still keep in touch and get together today.

Great camaraderie and teamwork at my three Open Heart Kitchen volunteer opportunities. We serve the community very well because we work so well together, which leads to a very efficient operation. I love my volunteering that I do because I get to really make a difference in my community. Open Heart Kitchen allows me to do that -- and have fun at the same time!

I've volunteered for Open Heart Kitchen for 5 years. The staff and volunteers are amazingly dedicated and upbeat. Open Heart Kitchen consistently helps community members meet their most basic needs with healthy hot meals and social connection. They stayed open during the pandemic and even expanded their offerings. Love it!

I love this charity. They are really making a difference! I have volunteered and donated and now serve on the board. It is well worth a good look.

I have had the pleasure of experiencing Open Heart Kitchen's growth over the past several years as an organization. OHK has always been anchored in the incredibly important mission of feeding those in need in the Tri-Valley, and has continued to evolve the offering of the organization to further this mission to clients from all walks of life. OHK is extremely well run, with passionate, dedicated leadership from a talented management team, and equally passionate and dedicated staff and volunteers throughout the organization.

been a volunteer with OHK for almost two years now, they do an amazing job for the tri-valley community. I love volunteering at OHK and all the employees are very friendly and help equally.

I started volunteering at Open Heart Kitchen about 4 years ago and I look forward to coming each week. I can't say enough positive things about this organization. They deeply care about their clients and they put so much time, energy, and heart into each meal they serve. I LOVE this organization!

This is a great deal for seniors. I’ve been a volunteer for a wheel at the Pleasanton Senior Center and everyone there works hard and is loving. ������������

I’ve visited every sight of OHK as a volunteer and each one had such great supportive staff and the most wonderful people who we serve to! Wherever you go, it’s very apparent how much the staff cares about what they do. The love truly goes around full circle here and getting to share in this great community has been such an honor :) thank you guys!

I started volunteering w/OHK about 8 years ago with my teenage daughter, and I have continued serving at various locations. I'm pretty familiar w/this nonprofit, and they do an excellent job of providing food for those in need, serving children/seniors/homeless. The office staff is wonderful to work with and the kitchen staff is supportive, gracious and so very appreciative. OHK is my #1 nonprofit to support! Love them!

Volunteering for OHK has been so amazing. Every single person is very kind and gives lots of guidance. They will help you out with whatever role you are assigned and give instruction on jobs that may be new to you. This organization is such a great outlet for those who are in need of meals. This organization and its volunteers are purely helping others from the goodness of their heart.

I love this charity. I volunteer there with my children as often as possible. The people that run this program are truly amazing!

These guys are great, they work so hard. A small team making a big difference.

Times are even tougher now with Covid-19. I am so thankful that I have a safe place to pick up meals for my family.

I am very passionate about feeding people in my community. I love volunteering with Open Heart Kitchen!

Great staff members who care about others and want to give back to the community. They are there to help.

I love volunteering at Open Heart Kitchen. I've met so many wonderful people.

Open Heart has blessed me in so many ways. I have volunteered with them over the years and I continually encounter the most caring, kind and professional organizers. Every time I go, it fills my heart that I can help them serve the community. Now, in the middle of a global pandemic, I find myself on the needing side instead of the serving side. I am grateful for such a wonderful organization.

I volunteered for Open Heart. I was very impressed by the dedicated volunteers, their hard work, and the home-cooked, healthy food they provide for those in need. They also set out dessert and whole loaves of bread for taking home. (I believe guests could also take home leftovers.) It's a good charity that serves good food.

My company volunteered here again and this time we bagged lunches for students. We put together over 2000 lunches in 2 hours. I love helping feed children in the community.

Great Charity to work with and what they do for the needy in the Tri-Valley

Open Heart Kitchen is a great place to volunteer. The staff and the other volunteers are amazing.

Open Heart Kitchen is such a wonderful organization. They really care about meeting the needs of the people they serve. Their food is nutrious and very tasty. I am so thankful for their service.

I can't believe Open Heart Kitchen served over 344,000 meals last year. I am so proud to be a volunteer for such a wonderful organization.

My company volunteers with Open Heart Kitchen a few times a year. We enjoy preparing the meals and also serving the meals. It is a great experience for our team.

We love the food at Open Heart Kitchen. My family and I are so thankful that we are able to get a hot meal when needed. They are a true blessing.

My church youth group volunteers with Open Heart Kitchen. They really enjoy bagging lunches and always have a great experience.

Open Heart Kitchen is a fun place to volunteer. I like serving lunch to the seniors.

My family loves volunteering at Open Heart Kitchen. We love assembling bag lunches for students in need in our own community.

Great organization helping a lot of hungry people in the Tri-Valley!

We took some teenagers to help serve at Open Heart Kitchen and many of them said they wanted to come back and do it on a regular basis. They said it made them feel good to help others.