The first week
in our new kitchen!

2011 has been a pivotal year for Ceres Community Project. Thanks to the support of our wonderful community of donors, volunteers and business partners, our teen chefs will prepare the 100,000th meal this month for someone struggling with a serious illness like cancer.

Our goal in 2012 is to provide 45,000 free and nourishing meals – a 50% increase over this year – and to stop having to turn away teens who want to learn, grow and give back through our garden and culinary programs.

Building Healthy,
Vibrant Communities

Ceres Community Project works to restore locally-grown, organic whole food to its place as the foundation of health for people, communities and the planet.

Our integrated approach brings teens into the kitchen to learn about growing, preparing and eating healthy foods through serving as the program's chefs. Each year, they prepare thousands of beautiful, delicious and organic meals for individuals and families facing cancer and other life threatening illnesses. The families receive vital nourishment along with the loving support of the community.

This rich stew of learning and healing gets an added dose of goodness through a wide range of programs that educate both clients and the larger community about the healing power of whole foods.

The nourishment of real food and the healing power of community. . . that's the Ceres Community Project and it's helping to make both people and places more vibrant.

Please join us!

Upcoming Classes & Talks

Healing Foods Basics

Connect the dots between your health, food, stress, toxins, physical fitness, relaxation and being part of a loving community. This single class is repeated once a month, and is a great way to get an overview of Ceres' approach to wellness.

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Healing Foods Cooking Course

This multi-part course gives those who are dealing with a serious illness (or their caregiver) valuable tools and knowledge to support their healing process and long-term health.

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Nourishing Connections Cooking Classes

Understand the basics behind Ceres Community Project's food philosophy with our Nourishing Connections Cooking Classes.

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Tea & Talk

Join us as we kick off our 2012 series of talks by local health providers, nutritionists and herbalists. Increase your knowledge about self care and community services while enjoying a cup of tea with the Ceres community.

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Garden As Medicine

Our Garden as Medicine classes focus on giving you hands-on experience growing healing foods and herbs using sustainable organic gardening practices. Learn practical tips to enrich your diet and your health.

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Upcoming Events

Paella Party
at Gloria Ferrer's Wine Caves
February 18, 6-10pm

The magical wine caves of Gloria Ferrer Vineyards in Sonoma is the setting for an exclusive paella party and Spanish feast, featuring an all you can eat repast, a private tour of the winery by night, and flamenco dance performance. The aroma of saffron, the music of flamenco and the romance of the best wine caves in wine country, will transport you to another place and time.

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The Life of Bees
at The Melissa Garden
Honey Bee Sanctuary
May 6, 11am-3pm

Enter the world of honey bees with holistic apiculture expert, Michael Thiele. Learn about life inside the bee colony, taste wild honey, experience a unique display of traditional hives, be touched by the humble life of the bees, and enjoy the radiant pollinator flower garden. Includes a private garden tour and a catered lunch featuring delicious organic sourdough pizza.

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