Open Heart Kitchen

05/21/2026

🎉 Yesterday, Open Heart Kitchen was honored in Sacramento as Assembly District 16’s 2026 Nonprofit of the Year! Thank you to Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan for this incredible honor.

At a time when more families, seniors, and neighbors are struggling to afford basic necessities, this award is a powerful reminder that compassion in action matters.

This recognition belongs to our entire community — our donors, volunteers, staff, board members, and supporters who make this work possible every single day. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us build a community where no one is left behind. 🧡

www.openheartkitchen.org

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Today is California Nonprofits Day 💛

At Open Heart Kitchen, we see every day how vital nonprofits are to the health of our communities—from providing meals and shelter to supporting seniors and families facing food insecurity.

We’re honored to be part of a network of organizations working to ensure everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.

Today, we’re celebrating the impact of nonprofits across California, and the community members, volunteers, and supporters who make this work possible.

05/15/2026

Did you know California offers more public assistance programs than almost any other state?

Our newest blog post breaks down key benefits available to Californians, including CalFresh, Medi-Cal, WIC, LIHEAP, CalWORKs, and more.

While these programs help, hunger and poverty remain serious challenges across our state. That’s why OHK continues to provide free meals and vital support.

Read the post: openheartkitchen.org/post/a-guide-to-benefits-available-to-california-residents

05/13/2026

OHK's May News:
It's CalFresh Awareness Month! Plus, California Nonprofits Day is coming up on 5/20. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/openheartkitchen/march-19118100

05/11/2026

May is CalFresh Awareness Month 💚

CalFresh (also known as SNAP) helps individuals and families afford the groceries they need to stay healthy, but many people who qualify aren’t enrolled.

At Open Heart Kitchen, we see every day how access to food changes lives. If you or someone you know is struggling to afford groceries, CalFresh may be able to help. And Open Heart Kitchen can help with the application process.

Learn more or apply: openheartkitchen.org/benefitscal

05/02/2026

Haven’t checked out our 2025 Annual Report yet?

There’s still time to see the impact YOU made possible.

📖 Explore it your way:
On our website: openheartkitchen.org/2025-annual-report
Or, as a digital booklet: heyzine.com/flip-book/192222c548.html

05/01/2026

The rules around CalFresh are changing—and the impact will be felt right here at home.

Thousands of our neighbors rely on this support to put food on the table. In 2026, many could lose access.

We break it all down in our latest Hunger 101 blog.
openheartkitchen.org/post/hunger-101-2026-updates-to-calfresh-benefits

04/29/2026

As we approach the end of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we just have one thing to say:

💚 THANK YOU.

To every person who gives their time, energy, and heart, YOU are the reason our neighbors are nourished and cared for.

We appreciate you this month and every month.

04/23/2026

Did you know?

In 2025, 1,071 volunteers gave over 21,000 hours to Open Heart Kitchen. That's the highest volunteer engagement we've seen since before 2020. 🤯

That’s thousands of hours spent preparing meals for our neighbors, supporting families, and building a stronger community.

💚 We couldn’t do this without you.