The Joy Bus Diner

10/14/2026

Dear Fred Armisen,
If you haven’t noticed us yet, we’ve been trying to get your attention here at The Joy Bus! We’d love to welcome you to our diner. 🎸

The Joy Bus is more than a diner. We’re also a nonprofit that delivers medically tailored meals to people undergoing cancer treatment. Each week, we provide thousands of free meals to nourish our neighbors through treatment and recovery.

Here’s a fun nod to our roots: At the top of our menu, you’ll find the Cup of Joe, Side of Dough. Our founder and CEO opened her first restaurant in Portland while playing bass in a ’90s punk band!

We’ve saved you a table. Stop by when you’re in Phoenix this month and let’s make this jam session happen!

10/12/2026

New volunteer orientations are coming up! Whether you still need to complete a required orientation or are ready to explore a new volunteer role, we would love to welcome you.

Meal delivery orientation: Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Meal packaging and prep cook orientation: Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
All orientations are held at The Joy Bus Diner.

Help us deliver nourishment, care and connection to our passengers this week!
Meal delivery: Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Meal delivery: Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10:30 a.m. to noon

Sign up on the my impact app. Thank you for sharing your time and helping us bring joy to the people we serve. We are so grateful for you! 💛

Email [email protected] with any questions.

10/10/2026

Happy World Mental Health Day! 🧠

Research increasingly shows that what we eat shapes not only our physical health but also our emotional well-being and resilience. Vitamins and minerals are essential for mental health, fiber supports gut health and mental well-being and a diet rich in whole foods may even help reduce depression.

At The Joy Bus we've always believed this. For our passengers navigating cancer our medically-tailored meals are thoughtfully designed to support healing on every level, reducing inflammation, supporting emotional resilience and nourishing the whole person. And at The Joy Bus Diner that same philosophy lives in every scratch-made dish we serve.

Food really is medicine for the body and the mind. Come see us Thursday through Sunday 7am to 2pm. 💛

10/05/2026

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month we're celebrating one of our favorite superfoods: the avocado! 🥑

Avocados are packed with carotenoids and Vitamin E succinate along with the 'good fats' that are a critical part of a cancer-fighting diet. Delicious AND nourishing—that's what Food is Medicine looks like on a plate.

At The Joy Bus Diner, you can enjoy avocado on some of our most beloved made from scratch dishes:

🥑 Avocado Woods Toast — Arugula, poached eggs, tomato, EVOO and Maldon salt on scratch made bread

🥑 Power Bowl — Arugula, quinoa, chickpeas, avocado, tomato, cucumber and sheep's milk feta with a citrus-almond dressing

🥑 The Joy Bus Burger — Capitol Farms AZ Grassfed Beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle chips and special sauce served with Frites Street Fries. Add avocado!

Come see us Thursday through Sunday, 7am to 2pm. Every cent supports our mission of delivering medically-tailored meals to our passengers living with cancer. 💛

09/22/2026

Jennifer’s delicious Green Shakshuka recipe was featured in Green Living magazine! This signature Shakshuka became such a guest favorite at the diner that she created a fresh, playful twist. This vibrant green version is full of spinach, fresh herbs and bright, savory flavor, with just enough heat to wake up your palate. Nutritious, comforting and deeply satisfying, it’s the kind of dish that is good for the body and soul.

Read the feature and get the recipe here: https://greenlivingmag.com/current-issue/

09/21/2026

Get Involved with The Joy Bus! 💛

🎬 Video filming opportunity
Sept. 23 | 10 a.m.
Join us at The Joy Bus Diner for a fun video project! Fred Armisen is coming to Phoenix and we have been trying to get his attention to invite him to the diner. The video will be a parody of his classic Portlandia “Cup o' Jo, side o' dough" video. Come help us out with this fun project! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHDa3I28rAE

🎈The Joy Bus Day is coming up on Sept. 28!
To celebrate, join us on Sept. 30 from 9:30–10:30 a.m. as we recognize the incredible community that makes our mission possible every day!

Stop by before meal deliveries for coffee, treats and bag decorating, or simply come hang out and say hi. Whether you’re volunteering that day or just want to join in the celebration, we’d love to see you!

Check the My Impact app for more ways to get involved!

09/10/2026

Beat the heat with something cool, fresh and absolutely delicious! 💛

Our Yogurt Panna Cotta topped with granola, fresh fruit and local honey is the perfect way to refresh and recharge this summer.

Everything on our menu is made from scratch—come taste for yourself Thursday through Sunday 7am to 2pm! 🍯

09/04/2026

Now hiring experienced servers…Apply in person at 10401 N 32nd St from 7AM-2PM Thursday-Sunday…Ask for Sinaí…

09/01/2026

See you tomorrow!

08/28/2026

Yay!!!! Merch for a GREAT cause ❤️ Thank you Danny Zelisko 🤘

Arizona music promoter Danny Zelisko auctions 2,100 items from five decades of concerts, from signed photos to backstage passes. A portion aids charity.

08/21/2026

Looking to volunteer with The Joy Bus? Here’s your chance!

Meal packaging shifts: Help package, portion and seal meals delivered to Joy Bus passengers each week.

Meal delivery shifts: Deliver meals, and smiles, to our passengers. It’s a meaningful way to spend your morning.

Find these opportunities and more on the My Impact app. Sign up or email [email protected] today to reserve your spot.