Ceres Community Project

10/14/2026

Are you thinking about the legacy and causes you want to support for generations to come?

Join us on Thursday, October 21 at our Santa Rosa headquarters for an informative seminar on the fundamentals of planned giving and estate planning with wealth manager Rawson Gulick and attorney Ruby Steinbrecher. Perfect for anyone just starting their estate plan or exploring meaningful ways to give back, we invite you and your loved ones to gather with us.

👉 RSVP today to reserve your spot: https://support.ceresproject.org/event/2026-planned-giving-seminar/e839210

10/12/2026

We want to send out a huge thank you to Tri Counties Bank for their generous grant in support of Ceres Community Project!

Their support helps us prepare organic Medically Tailored Meals for neighbors experiencing serious illness while empowering local teens with valuable life and leadership skills in our kitchen and gardens.

Thank you, Tri Counties Bank, for investing in a healthier, more resilient community and supporting the next generation of leaders! 💚🌱

10/10/2026

We’re excited to host the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber October Mixer right here at our southwest Santa Rosa kitchen! 🥂✨

Join us alongside our generous co-hosts, Park Avenue Catering, St. Francis Winery, and Korbel, for an evening of casual networking, delicious bites, local w**e and bubbly, kitchen tours, and exciting raffle prizes! 🍷🍇

📍 Location: Ceres Community Project (1237 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa)

🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, October 22 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🎟️ Admission: Complimentary for Chamber Members | $35 for Non-Members

📌 RSVP Required: Advance registration is required for all attendees (both Members and Non-Members).

It’s a wonderful opportunity to build new connections while getting a behind-the-scenes look at how Ceres nourishes neighbors experiencing serious illness and empowers local teens through our Youth Development Program. 💚🌱

We can’t wait to welcome you to our headquarters!

👉 Click on the link below to reserve your spot today!

10/09/2026

Big news for our Santa Rosa campus! Since moving into our Apollo Way home, we’ve dreamed of having our kitchens and youth-run gardens side-by-side. Today, we’re thrilled to share that we’ve officially purchased the ½-acre parcel adjacent to our building! 🏡💚

Thanks to a generous loan from an anonymous donor, this space is secured to expand our Soil-to-Community Health model. Over the coming years, we’ll be transforming this land into a vibrant, youth-run regenerative garden to nourish our clients, empower local teens, and create a sanctuary for local pollinators and wildlife.

This is just the beginning of a multi-year journey leading up to a Fall 2028 garden launch, and we wanted our community to be the first to know. Stay tuned as this beautiful vision grows! 🌻

10/09/2026

Welcome to the Ceres Kitchen Volunteer Habitat! Deep in our southwest Santa Rosa kitchen, a remarkable group of volunteers gathers every week to care for our community. Whether they’re wielding chef knives on our Prep Squad with rhythm and grace or carefully packing meals for delivery to our clients on our Bagging Team, every shift plays an important part in preparing nourishing, organic Medically Tailored Meals made with love for neighbors experiencing serious illness. 💚

No professional culinary experience required, just a natural instinct for chopping fresh produce and a heart for serving others!

Open Habitat Shifts:

🔪 Prep & Chop Teams:
Mondays & Wednesdays (8:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
Fridays (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)

🥬 Meal & Grocery Bagging:
Wednesdays (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM)
Fridays (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM)

Ready to join the pack and lend a hand in the kitchen?

💬 Comment "VOLUNTEER" below and we’ll DM you the link to claim your shift! ✨🌱

10/09/2026

We have a corporate group volunteer shift open in our Santa Rosa kitchen, and we’d love to host your team! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳✨

On Friday, October 30, your business or organization can step into our kitchen for a hands-on Holiday Help shift.

Local teams who have joined us loved the opportunity to connect outside the office. Chopping veggies side-by-side and prepping ingredients together is a great way to build camaraderie, all while knowing your hard work helps deliver healing, organic meals to neighbors experiencing serious illness. 💚

📍Shift Info:
When: Friday, October 30 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Ceres Headquarters (1237 Apollo Way, Santa Rosa)
Team Size: 6 to 8 people

Because our kitchen relies on a full crew to hit our daily meal goals, having all 6–8 spots filled helps keep everything running smoothly!

If October 30 doesn't fit your schedule or if your team is interested in working outdoors in our gardens, reach out.

📩 Ready to claim the October 30 spot or ask about group opportunities? Email [email protected] or send us a DM! 🌱✨

10/08/2026

We want to send a warm thank you to Chefs Mark and Damian, and to , for donating a fantastic meal for our staff gathering on Friday. Thanks to their support, our chefs (and the rest of our team) got the night off to relax and share a meal together. 🍗💚

It was such a wonderful evening at our Petaluma garden, sharing stories, playing games, and catching a stunning sunset together to close out the week. 🌅✨

We are so appreciative of Petaluma Poultry and Rosie for supporting our team and our mission!

10/06/2026

As nationwide food recalls and illness outbreaks dominated the headlines this past summer, many wondered how to keep fresh produce safe on their dinner tables.

In our latest Nourishing Discourse, Skyler Spitz, Sr. Manager of Meal Program Operations, breaks down what these recent recalls reveal about the complexities of national supply chains, and how Ceres’ commitment to local, organic sourcing naturally shielded our clients experiencing serious illness.

Learn why a shorter, community-connected food chain doesn’t just benefit fresh flavor, but also creates food safety and regional resilience when larger systems face disruptions. 🌾💚

👉 Click on the link to read the full Nourishing Discourse article!

When national headlines warned of widespread food recalls and a massive Cyclospora outbreak this summer, it naturally raised questions about the safety of our food supply. Fortunately, thanks to our thriving gardens and trusted partnerships with local producers like FEED Sonoma and Veritable Vegetab

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! 🌱✨