Open Heart Kitchen

📰 Big news from Open Heart Kitchen!

We're proud to partner with Spectrum Community Services as the new meal provider for its Meals on Wheels program, helping ensure homebound seniors throughout the Tri-Valley continue receiving nutritious meals.

It's just one of the exciting updates in this month's eNewsletter! You'll also find information about our annual Gala, the $20,000 Matching Campaign, community events, volunteer highlights, and an introduction to our new Board leadership.

📬 Read the full July eNewsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/openheartkitchen/july-2026

Thank you for being part of our mission to provide equitable access to nutritious food today while building a food-secure tomorrow. 💚

🎉Our annual gala tickets are on sale, and your impact can start TODAY!

This year's Gala Matching Campaign is officially underway! Thanks to the incredible generosity of First Tech FCU with Jeff and Doris Hank, every gift made toward our **$20,000 Gala Match** will be DOUBLED!

Whether you're planning to join us on Friday, September 11 at Casa Real in Pleasanton, or if you can't attend this year's celebration, you can make twice the difference for neighbors facing hunger in the Tri-Valley.

🧡 Attending the Gala? Kick off your impact by making a matched gift when you purchase your tickets.

❤️ Can't make it? You can still help unlock the full $20,000 match by making a donation through our gala ticketing page or by mailing a check to Open Heart Kitchen with "2026 Gala Match" in the memo line.

Every matched gift helps provide nutritious meals, groceries, shelter, and hope for our neighbors in need.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets, make a matched donation, or learn more at:
openheartkitchen.org/gala

Until August 7, 2026, kids and teens may pick up a free bag lunch, courtesy of Open Heart Kitchen, at Rincon and Springtown libraries (see days below). No paperwork or registration required. First come, first served. Vegetarian option available. No lunch distribution on July 3.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Rincon Library - 725 Rincon Ave.
12 - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Rincon Library - 725 Rincon Ave.
12 - 1 p.m.

Summer Learning is on Summer Learning until August 4, 2026. All ages receive a free book just for signing up! Register at Livermore.beanstack.org or on the Beanstack app. Paper gameboards are also available at all Livermore Library locations. Participants who track their reading and activities have a chance to win prizes. Thanks to Friends of the Livermore Library and our other partners for making the Summer Learning program and events possible.