Ceres Community Project
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We create health for people, communities and the planet through love, healing food & empowering youth
Key facets of our approach include:
-Supporting individuals with serious illness with free or low-cost delivered organic meals, nutrition education and a community of caring.
-Involving young people as volunteer gardeners and chefs, giving them direct hands-on experience of the difference that fresh, healthy foods and community make, and of their own capacity to contribute.
-Educating the broader community about the connection between fresh, healthy food, strong social networks, healing and wellness.
-Connecting people of all ages and from all walks of life to one another and to their value as an integral part of the community. Ceres serves Sonoma and Marin counties from commercial kitchens and two gardens. We've also trained 11 communities across the country to replicate our model.
10/06/2026
"I could TASTE the care and the healing in every bite. I feel so blessed to have the gift of your willingness to feed me, care for me, welcome me, help me." — Melany S., Ceres Client
Right now, we are just 4 reviews away from maintaining our Top-Rated status on GreatNonprofits! 🌟
This milestone helps neighbors experiencing serious illness find the nourishing meals they need. It also connects new supporters to our mission, ensuring we can keep preparing organic Medically Tailored Meals for our community while offering life-changing skills to local youth in our kitchen and gardens.
Whether you’ve chopped veggies, harvested produce in our gardens, delivered meals as a Delivery Angel, donated, or received support yourself, your story matters deeply to us.
💬 Comment "My Ceres Story" below and we’ll DM you the quick 2-minute link to share your experience! 🌱✨
09/28/2026
We are grateful to The Blood Bank of the Redwoods Legacy Fund for their generous grant supporting our Medically Tailored Meals Program! 🩸💚
Through this funding, we can continue preparing and delivering organic meals to neighbors experiencing serious illnesses like cancer and heart disease across our community. The Blood Bank of the Redwoods has a rich history of caring for local health, and we are honored to carry that shared commitment forward through the power of Food as Medicine.
Thank you, Blood Bank of the Redwoods Legacy Fund, for supporting Ceres! 🌱✨
09/25/2026
The garden at our new kitchen in Santa Rosa is officially buzzing with life! Alongside all the wonderful plants installed during our permaculture workshops, a vibrant ecosystem of local critters has taken root. We’ve been treated to a courtship "sky dance" by a visiting monarch couple, spotted ladybugs hard at work managing aphids, watched hungry caterpillars explore, and seen native bees coated in pollen hopping from bloom to bloom.🦋🐝✨
It’s amazing to see how quickly a space can transform, we’ve only been cultivating this garden since February, and it’s already becoming a thriving sanctuary for local pollinators! 🌸🌱
Want to learn more about protecting monarchs?
Researchers are using breakthrough technology to track monarch migration using micro-radio tags. You can even track tagged butterflies yourself using the free Project Monarch Science app!
📲 Read more about the tracking project and how to get involved: https://www.independent.com/2025/12/08/breakthrough-tech-is-tracking-monarch-butterflies-in-santa-barbara/
Highlights from our FIRST teen shift in the garden at our new kitchen in Santa Rosa! 🌱✨
Our teens worked alongside permaculture teacher Mario Tapia to maintain the garden beds so many of our community workshop participants helped build in southwest Santa Rosa.
From mulching our newest garden bed for winter rain protection to harvesting ground cherries, deadheading flowers, and pruning tomatoes, these young leaders are learning practical, sustainable gardening skills they can take home to their own backyards. 🌸🍅
We’re so proud of Dante, Ollie, Aush, Anais, and Stella for doing such a fantastic job! 💚
🔊 Sound up to hear the crew break down their projects from the day!
We’re still buzzing from Harvest of the Heart! ✨
Twenty years ago, Ceres began with a simple idea: bring teens into the kitchen to prepare beautiful, nourishing meals for neighbors experiencing serious illness like cancer and heart disease. Two decades later, thanks to the power of our community, we’ve delivered 2.2 million meals, cared for over 12,000 clients and families, and empowered more than 4,000 young leaders.
Together, we made this our most successful Harvest yet, raising an astounding $589,929 for our Medically Tailored Meals and Youth Development programs!
Turn your sound on 🔊 to hear opening remarks from Cathryn and relive some of the magic from this years unforgettable event. None of this is possible without you! 💚
09/21/2026
We are deeply grateful to the Sonoma County Community Investment Fund (District 3) and the County of Sonoma for their generous support of Ceres Community Project! 🌟
Thanks to their ongoing partnership, we are able to provide Medically Tailored Meals at no or low cost to neighbors experiencing serious illness, while empowering local youth through hands-on development in our kitchen and gardens.
Through this funding, local teens gain lifelong leadership skills as they prepare organic meals designed by our registered dietitian nutritionists for neighbors working to heal. Thank you, County of Sonoma, for investing in our youth and the health of our community! 🌱✨
09/18/2026
Looking for a meaningful way for your workplace or team to connect and give back this fall? We have one final Corporate Holiday Volunteer Shift available in our kitchen! 🍂✨
Gather your team to help chop, prep, and prepare organic Medically Tailored Meals for our neighbors experiencing serious illness as we gear up for the busy holiday season.
Shift Details:
📅 When: Friday, October 9 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Ceres Headquarters | 1237 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa
👥 Group Size: Ideal for a team of 6 to 8 people
What to Know Before You Claim:
🤝 Full Shift Commitment: Because our kitchen relies on full teams to accomplish specific meal goals, please ensure you can fill all 6–8 spots before claiming.
💚 Partnering with Us: For corporate or community groups without an existing financial partnership with Ceres, we suggest a $25 donation per participant to directly support our programs and meal production.
🌱 Alternative Options: If this date doesn't work, ask us about potential outdoor opportunities in our gardens!
Ready to reserve this shift for your team? Email [email protected] today to lock it in! 📩
09/18/2026
Are you passionate about community health, youth empowerment, and building meaningful connections? We’re hiring a Donor Relations Associate to join our team in Santa Rosa! 💚
In this key role on our fundraising team, you’ll cultivate relationships with our individual donors, manage annual giving initiatives, and create donor communications that celebrate our shared impact. Your work will support our mission, helping ensure neighbors experiencing serious illness receive organic Medically Tailored Meals while local youth gain life-changing skills in our kitchen and gardens.
If you have excellent communication skills, love organized systems, and are excited to grow your career in fundraising, we’d love to hear from you!
💬 Comment “Ceres Jobs” to get the link to the full job description and learn about other opportunities at Ceres! 🌱
09/17/2026
Major news for the movement! The U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means unanimously approved The Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act (H.R. 5439) , a massive step forward after years of bipartisan collaboration, research, and advocacy.
If enacted, H.R. 5439 would:
🩺 Establish a 6-year pilot program within Original Medicare.
🍲 Provide medically tailored, home-delivered meals and medical nutrition therapy to individuals facing severe, complex, and chronic illnesses following a hospital stay.
📈 Lower overall healthcare costs and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions through proven, nutrition-based care.
As proud members of the Food is Medicine Coalition (), we celebrate this milestone alongside champions across the country who are working to ensure nutrition is recognized as an essential part of healthcare.
🔗 Read the full announcement from FIMC: https://fimcoalition.org/news_and_events/medically-tailored-meal-demonstration-pilot-act-reaches-major-congressional-milestone/
09/15/2026
Join us in the heart of Roseland for a beautiful day at LandPaths Harvest Festival! 🌾🎉
Swing by the Ceres booth to chat with our team, and explore volunteer opportunities. Afterward, enjoy live music, dance performances, tortilla-making demos, delicious food from Tacos de San Juan will be available to purchase, and grape-stomping in the Kid's Zone.
📍 Where: Bayer Neighborhood Park & Garden (1550 West Avenue, Santa Rosa)
🗓️ When: Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💚 Cost: Free & open to all ages!
We'd love to see you come visit our booth! 💚🌱
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