Creating Healthy Communities We create health for people, communities and the planet through love, healing food and empowering the next generation. Founded 2007 Budget $2.3 million 30 staff, 1,000+ volunteers

OUR FOOD PHILOSOPHY Beautiful, delicious, nourishing Environmental nutrition framework – we select food that maximizes the health of people and the environment 100% organic 70% locally sourced Food is healing when it’s grown and prepared with love Eat REAL Certification at Platinum Level

HOLISTIC APPROACH Direct Service – Program serving North Bay Client Meal Delivery & Nutrition Education Program Youth Development/ Food System Education Program Community Nutrition Education Classes Ceres Catering Program Ceres Café Replication – National Affiliate Program – 13 communities trained across US  Policy & Advocacy: California Medically Tailored Meal Pilot  White Paper Promoting Organic & Sustainable Food  Eat REAL Certification – Meal Program, Café & Catering Add visual

DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAM: THE CORE OF OUR WORK 3 Kitchens in Marin and Sonoma County 1 acre and 1/3 acre gardens in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa 100,000 organic medically tailored meals / year to 700+ clients and their families 450 youth from 65 schools grow the food and prepare the meals– 25,000 hours of work-based learning 600 adult volunteers contribute 24,000 hours Dozens of farm and food producer partners 40+ nutrition education and cooking classes offered annually

CERES CAFÉ & CATERING PROGRAMS Goals Promote healthy organic and locally sourced food Provide job training opportunities for youth Generate visibility and awareness for Ceres’ work Raise funds Café Open 8am – 2pm Monday through Friday Office lunch delivery within Santa Rosa area Catering Program Cater all size events throughout Sonoma and Marin Lunch meetings, conferences, nonprofit fund-raisers, memorial services, weddings

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Youth make commitment to program: 3 hours a week for 3 months; 29% involved 1-4 years Youth serve as primary gardeners and chefs supported by adult mentors Nutrition, food systems, and values curriculum delivered during ½ hour each day Client visits ongoing part of program Youth Leader Program Volunteer & paid work experience ©2018 Ceres Community Project • All Rights Reserved • info@CeresProject.org

TEENS INCREASE HEALTHY EATING, cook more and become healthy eating advocates Data collected between Jan 2012 and Apr 2014, USDA Grant 29% Increase in in the # of teens who report eating at least 3 servings/day of vegetables 27% Increase in the variety of vegetables they report eating from 15 to 18 Reduced eating fast food, occasionally or frequently 54% 98% are confident they can prepare a healthy meal from scratch 50% more teens encouraging friends and family members to make healthier choices Number of teens cooking at home at least once a week +28% ©2018 Ceres Community Project • All Rights Reserved • info@CeresProject.org

47% are cooking from scratch 4+ days a week LASTING IMPACTS Alumni Survey: 47% are cooking from scratch 4+ days a week 80% say diet consists of mostly fresh whole foods 96% said time at Ceres was key influence 55% continue to be involved in community 45% working or studying in fields related to our work 62% said time at Ceres was key influence Improved Eating Habits: Clients and teens eating 2.3 million more servings of fruits and vegetables annually

SUPPORTING OUR WORK Refer youth to Ceres’ programs in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa Bring youth to Ceres for field trips or half-day or day-long experiences Visit the Ceres Café Have Ceres cater your next meeting or event

QUESTIONS? Contact Info: Cathryn Couch, Executive Director cathryn@ceresproject.org 707-829-5833 ext. 132 ©2018 Ceres Community Project • All Rights Reserved • info@CeresProject.org