Nourishing Meals to Help You Heal
To get started:
Email clientcareteam@ceresproject.org
or Call (707) 829-5833 Ext. 201 (English)
Ext. 203 (Spanish)
Why Ceres
When you’re facing a serious illness, being well-nourished is very important. Ceres delivers 100% organic meals designed to support you when your health and appetite are compromised. Eating enough healthy food when you’re ill can help…
reduce time spent in the hospital.
increase the effectiveness of medications.
improve overall quality of life.
Our menu is plant-based, and modeled after the DASH diet, which is an evidence-based approach to preventing and controlling high blood pressure (hypertension).
What We Provide*
Medically tailored meals to meet the nutritional needs of people with chronic and acute illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and more.
Bilingual staff to assist Spanish speakers.
7-21 healthy, beautiful, delicious and home-delivered meals per week, and up to 24 weeks of meals.
Free or low cost meals, depending on your income level.
Service includes family members and/or caregivers.
*Ceres does not operate allergen free kitchens. While we can accommodate some food preferences, we cannot serve anyone with a severe food allergy.
“Your kindness and fantastic healing food have meant so much to my recovery. Hearing from Ceres was the first really great news I got after my diagnosis. Needless to say you have a special place in my heart. Thank you kindly.”
How to Get Meals
Call (707) 829-5833 Ext. 201 or email clientcareteam@ceresproject.org. Spanish-speaking clients can reach us at at Ext. 203.
We’ll call you back within 48 hours (Mon-Fri) and finalize signing you up for our meal program if you are qualified. Eligible clients receive meals within one week. We look forward to serving you!
Qualifications*
In order to qualify, you or your loved one must be…
Living in Marin or Sonoma Counties.
Dealing with an acute or chronic health challenge such as cancer, congestive heart failure or diabetes.
Lacking money, resources or caregiver support to prepare appropriate meals.
Not receiving hospice care; not on dialysis; not diagnosed with celiac disease.
Stably housed and able to refrigerate and reheat meals.
and can be of any age!
*If you are not in Sonoma or Marin counties, you may get meals through our Affiliate Partner Network.
About the Meals
A Ceres Meal Is…
WHOLE when your appetite is compromised, every bite counts.
Our meals are delicious and nutrient-rich.
100% ORGANIC healthier—and safer—for you, and for our planet
LOCAL the freshest foods, at their peak
LOW-GLYCEMIC to support healthy blood sugar levels
MADE WITH LOVE by our teen and adult volunteers,
because we care about you!
Adapted with oversight of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Medically Tailored to your health condition.
Dietary Needs
While we cannot meet every special dietary need, we can accommodate intolerances to wheat/gluten, dairy, nuts, seeds, legumes, soy, grains, eggs and animal proteins such as fish, beef, and poultry. We are not able to serve those with celiac disease or anyone with a severe allergy to a specific food.
Plain & Simple option
For complicated dietary needs, we offer the Plain & Simple option, which provides plain baked proteins like chicken, turkey and fish, steamed whole grains, steamed vegetables and soups. Please inquire whether this option might be right for you.
Sample Menus
Menu 1
Turkey meatballs with gluten free pasta and Marinara sauce, broccoli
Rock cod with caper basil vinaigrette, quinoa pilaf, wilted greens
Summer squash rice casserole, bok choy with baked tofu
Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, red cabbage saute
Broccoli soup
Lentil and kale salad
Ground beef stew
Greek salad with romaine, red onions, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, Greek dressing, and garbanzo beans
Menu 2
Spanish-style Chicken, brown rice with olives, lemon broccoli
Moroccan spice rubbed salmon, quinoa pilaf, Mixed Spring Vegetable Sauté
Tortilla, vegetable & cheese casserole, roasted carrots, wilted greens
Pasta primavera with basil pesto and roasted turkey breast, fresh zucchini with sweet peppers and herbs
Grass-fed beef meatball and mushroom stroganoff
Wild mushroom bisque
Black bean and roasted sweet potato salad
Salad bowl with baby spinach, carrots, brown rice, kidney beans, hard-boiled Egg and miso-tahini lemon dressing
Menu 3 (Plain & Simple Option)
3 servings of plain baked fish
3 servings of plain baked poultry
2 quart of steamed or roasted veggies
1 ½ quart of plain grains
1 pint of soup
Meal Standards
We follow rigorous nutrition standards set by leading health professionals. Our ingredient quality is set to the highest bar with our food philosophy. All ingredients are organic because it's healthiest for you, the farmer who grows the food, and our planet. Learn more on our Meal Standards page.FAQs
How long can I receive service?
You can recieve meals for up to 24 weeks.Who do I contact if I want to change something?
You can contact the Client Team with any issues at 707-829-5833 x210.How and when do I get my food?
We deliver a bag of prepared meals once a week. The Client Team will let you know when to expect delivery and it will be on the same day and time each week. Our volunteer Delivery Angels will bring the food to your home.How can I learn more about the food you prepare?
We follow rigorous nutrition standards set by leading health professionals. Our ingredients follow our food philosophy. All ingredients are organic because it's healthiest for you, the farmer who grows the food, our ecosystems and the planet. For more information about the foods we prepare, see the section you can read about our meal standards.How can people support Ceres Community Project?
If it’s comfortable for you, please let your friends and family know about the support you are receiving from Ceres, and encourage them to make donations to support our work. We rely primarily on individual donations for the work that we do. All donations made to Ceres are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Checks can be made out to Ceres Community Project, and mailed to PO Box 1562, Sebastopol CA 95473. Donations can also be made through our website.Legacy Giving is another important way of supporting our work. Naming Ceres Community Project in your will is a simple way of insuring that others will be able to benefit from our services. Please let us know if you would like to discuss this with us at development@ceresproject.org.
Often people will suggest that donations be made to Ceres Community Project in honor of someone they love, whether for a birthday or in memoriam. These gifts play a vital role in enabling us to serve our many clients.
If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Relations Manager at volunteer@ceresproject.org.
Questions?
Contact us at clientcareteam@ceresproject.org or (707) 829-5833 Ext. 201.