Fresno Metro Ministry

09/04/2026

Our Deputy Director, Dannielle Rodriguez, shares her perspective on why you should be in the room for the Building the Future Food System Summit.
This is an opportunity to connect, engage, and build with others working to strengthen our Central Valley food system.

📅 September 17 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 St. Paul Newman Center

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09/02/2026

Let’s Build the Future of Our Food System Together!

Join us for a morning of connection, conversation, and collaboration as we explore what it takes to build a stronger, more sustainable, and equitable food system in the Central Valley. Fresno Metro is bringing together community leaders, nonprofit organizations, farmers, health and education professionals, and local changemakers for our Building the Future Food System Summit.

▪ Hear from local experts
▪ Participate in guided discussions & interactive activities
▪ Connect with organizations and individuals doing this work
▪ Learn how Fresno Metro and its partners are contributing to a stronger food system
▪ Join us for the post-summit data reflection & strategy session (More details to come!)

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Location: St. Paul Newman Center
Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Networking Lunch 12:00–12:30 PM)

Space is limited! Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/8GRNbMQrzH
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07/10/2026

We're Hiring! Join the Fresno Metro Ministry team as a Food to Share Driver! 🚐

Every day is an opportunity to rescue nutritious food, reduce waste, and deliver hope to families throughout our community. If you're looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

🔹Monday–Friday schedule (weekends off!)
🔹Make a direct impact in the fight against food insecurity
🔹Help connect fresh, healthy food to those who need it most

Apply today and help drive change, one delivery at a time!

Apply HERE: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0929196a001a2756&from=shareddesktop_copy

06/15/2026

✨ Sponsorship Deadline Extended! ✨

There’s still time to be part of the 2026 Making Connections Directory! The sponsorship deadline has been extended to July 5, 2026.

Your support helps us print and distribute 5,000+ free resource directories to schools, clinics, community centers, service providers, and families across Fresno County.

Join fellow community partners in helping connect our community to vital resources and be recognized at our Annual Community Partnership Meeting on September 17, 2026.

Build connections. Strengthen communities. Make an impact.

For more info, contact us at [email protected] or by phone at (559) 485-1416.

05/29/2026

Join us as we share updates on local Brownfields projects, discuss future revitalization efforts, and work together to identify sites that can help strengthen our community.

📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Yo’Ville Community Garden

Learn about current initiatives, nominate potential future project sites, support a community clean-up, and shop local at the Yo’Ville Farmers Market.

This community event is hosted by Fresno Metro Ministry Urban Planning in partnership with the City of Fresno Brownfields Program and Beautify Fresno.

Together, we can build a better future for Fresno. We hope to see you there! 🌱

05/14/2026

🍴👩‍🍳 Calling all future chefs! 👨‍🍳🍴

Student in grades 3–8 are invited to join our upcoming summer program- Metro’s Master Chefs! Our chefs will have a week of cooking, creativity, and hands-on fun! Students will learn new kitchen skills, try delicious recipes, and build confidence while making new friends.

📅 Weekly cohorts available July 13 – July 31

🕐 Monday–Friday | 1:00–5:00 PM

📍 Fresno State Campus

Spots are limited — register today!
🔗 https://www.fresnounified.org/departments/ccr/expandedlearning/summercamps

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Please share!!! Come out this morning fir some of the best organic fruits and vegatables in Fresno. Support our local upcoming farmers. The strawberry are the sweetest here!!!

🌱✨ Reminder: Yo’Ville Farmers Market Grand Opening! ✨🌱
Join us this Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for the exciting Grand Opening of the Yo’Ville Farmers Market!

📍 Location: 709 W California Ave., Fresno
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a morning full of fresh food, fun, and community connection!

🥕 Fresh fruits & vegetables
🧘‍♀️ Yoga & wellness activities
👨‍👩‍👧 Walking excursion to Yo’Ville Garden: Herbalist
🌼 Garden support & resources
🎉 Activities happening all morning

This is more than a market—it’s a space to connect, learn, and grow together while supporting local farmers and building a healthier community.

📧 Want to get connected? [email protected] | 📞 559-485-1416
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌞💚

04/27/2026

🌱✨ Reminder: Yo’Ville Farmers Market Grand Opening! ✨🌱
Join us this Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM for the exciting Grand Opening of the Yo’Ville Farmers Market!

📍 Location: 709 W California Ave., Fresno
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a morning full of fresh food, fun, and community connection!

🥕 Fresh fruits & vegetables
🧘‍♀️ Yoga & wellness activities
👨‍👩‍👧 Walking excursion to Yo’Ville Garden: Herbalist
🌼 Garden support & resources
🎉 Activities happening all morning

This is more than a market—it’s a space to connect, learn, and grow together while supporting local farmers and building a healthier community.

📧 Want to get connected? [email protected] | 📞 559-485-1416
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌞💚

04/24/2026

What a great time we had at the Downtown Fresno Partnership State of Downtown 2026 event! David Densley y(City of Fresno), Brooklyn James ( EPA) and and me at our Joint Brownfields tabling sharing how grant dollars can be used to help our community flourish. It was truly a wonderful experience connecting and celebrating alongside friends and community. Shout out to my fellow Board members at Access Plus Capital and Fresno Housing.Looking forward to many more moments like this!