The Food Initiative of Greater Stanislaus

06/21/2026

Who could use a little joy today?

A friend.

A neighbor.

A teacher.

A caregiver.

A simple bouquet can change someone's entire day.

Tag someone who deserves flowers this week. 🌸

06/19/2026

Sometimes flowers say what words cannot.

They celebrate milestones.

Comfort grieving families.

Welcome new babies.

And remind people they matter.

Stop by Flower Friday and see what is blooming this week.

💐 You might leave with more than flowers.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

We never expected flowers to become one of the most meaningful parts of our work.

Every Friday, bouquets leave our warehouse and find their way into homes, celebrations, hospitals, memorials, and special moments.

A simple arrangement can brighten someone's day and remind them they are loved.

That is the beauty of Flower Friday. 🌻

06/18/2026

Behind every successful community effort is a group of people who decided to care.

Our Coalition Program connects organizations and individuals who are committed to creating lasting solutions for food access and community wellness.

Because together, we can accomplish far more than any of us can alone.

06/16/2026

Big challenges require community solutions.

Food insecurity cannot be solved by one organization alone.

That is why our Coalition Program brings together nonprofits, businesses, schools, faith communities, and local leaders who believe everyone deserves access to healthy food.

When communities work together, incredible things happen.

06/16/2026

A box of peaches.

A row of tomatoes.

A harvest that is too abundant to sell.

Most people see surplus.

We see opportunity.

Every piece of produce we recover helps nourish seniors, families, veterans, and children throughout our county.

Together, we are turning abundance into access.

06/16/2026

THIS WEEK'S MOBILE FOOD PANTRY STOPS | June 16–22

5 stops this week across Modesto and Turlock.
Free, fresh groceries for your family. Come find us! 💚

📍 TUESDAY, JUNE 16
🕐 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📌 Johansen High School
🗺️ 641 Norseman Dr, Modesto, CA

📍 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
🕐 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📌 International Rescue Committee (IRC)
🗺️ 3446 N. Golden State Blvd., Turlock, CA

📍 THURSDAY, JUNE 18
🕐 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📌 Everett Elementary School
🗺️ 1530 Mt. Vernon Dr, Modesto, CA

📍 FRIDAY, JUNE 19
🕐 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📌 The Well Community Fellowship
🗺️ 2500 Claus Rd, Modesto, CA

📍 SATURDAY, JUNE 20
🕐 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📌 Children's Garden
🗺️ 3525 Pelandale Ave, Modesto, CA

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WHAT TO BRING:
✅ Valid ID for every member of your household
✅ Proof of address

View the full schedule: https://foodinitiative.org/schedule/
Find more food resources: https://foodinitiative.org/food-resource-guide/

We show up every single week because this community deserves it. 💛
Share this post and help us reach every family who needs it.

🌐 foodinitiative.org
📞 (209) 572-3117
📍 Serving Stanislaus County, California

06/15/2026

🌱💚 Thank You, Garden Joy & Children's Garden 💚🌱
There’s something truly special about food that is grown with care, harvested by hand, and shared with love.
Last week, our friends at Children's Garden generously donated 320 pounds of Kale. This past Friday, our friends at Garden Joy generously donated an incredible 417 pounds of fresh produce from their garden.
From seed to harvest, their dedication to growing healthy, nutritious food is making a real difference in our community.
On Tuesday, this beautiful harvest will be distributed through our food pantry, helping provide fresh fruits and vegetables to families who need them most. Every tomato, squash, pepper, and leafy green represents nourishment, kindness, and the power of neighbors helping neighbors.
To everyone at Garden Joy & Children's Garden, thank you for your hard work, generosity, and continued support of our mission. Partnerships like yours help us bring healthy food to our community and remind us that when we work together, amazing things can grow.
Please join us in giving a big THANK YOU for helping us feed local families! 🌿🍅🥒❤️

06/14/2026

Fresh produce should feed families, not landfills.

Every year, thousands of pounds of perfectly good fruits and vegetables are left behind in fields or discarded.

Through our Gleaning & Gathering Program, we recover that food and place it directly into the hands of local families.

Less waste.
More nourishment.
Stronger communities.

That is the kind of impact we can all get behind.