110,000
beautiful, delicious
and nutritious meals

and counting!

2011 has been a pivotal year for Ceres Community Project. Thanks to the support of our wonderful community of donors, volunteers and business partners, since 2007 our teen chefs have prepared over 110,000 meals for people and families 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.

Helping, Fixing or Serving?

Sara (Ceres Community Garden Manager) just sent me the link to a beautiful article by Rachel Remen about "serving" as opposed to helping or fixing. I think you will be moved and inspired by her words and encourage you to take a moment to read it.

With love,
Cathryn

Helping, Fixing or Serving?
by Rachel Naomi Remen in the Shambhala Sun

Best NonProfit
in Sonoma County!

We want to thank the thousands of people across Sonoma County for honoring us with the North Bay Bohemian's Best NonProfit in Sonoma County award. It's thank to each of you that we are able to accomplish so much.

2012 Jefferson Awards go to Ceres in both Sonoma and Marin

We are deeply honored that Ceres Community Project has received the Jefferson Award for Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement in both Marin County and Sonoma County. Marin Volunteer Project Managers Julie Burford and Ann Wathen received the award in February, and Ceres Community Project has been named one of five recipients for Sonoma County.

Read more about the Jefferson Awards
• in the Press Democrat here.
• and the official Sonoma County press release here (PDF).

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. more...

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. more...

Nourishing Connections Cooking Classes

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

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. more...

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. more...