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The Creek Fire: How you can help.

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Sadly, what started as a small, three-acre fire has now blazed into a massive and currently uncontrolled wildfire that has consumed over 75,000 acres of our beautiful neighboring Sierras as of the evening of Sunday, September 6th. Conditions continue to make for extremely dangerous fire conditions, and currently the flames are 0% contained, and communities for miles are affected by raining ash, smoke and dangerous air quality.

So many Fresnans have spent countless days and nights in the Sierras, visiting family cabins in Shaver Lake, camping at Dinkey Creek and Big Creek, exploring near Huntington Lake and sadly all of these areas have been deeply devastated by the Creek Fire, and many additional areas remain at risk.

Many Valley residents are looking for ways to help. We wanted to create a list of viable options for providing assistance to our neighboring community members as well as the firefighters and many rescue workers involved in trying to stop the blaze.

  • Fresno Acura is accepting donations of bottled water, Gatorade/Powerade, packaged snacks, hand-sanitizer and hand wipes and coordinating with the Sheriff’s Department to put these items in the hands of firefighters.
  • The Red Cross is currently accepting financial donations to place people immediately in hotel rooms. Unfortunately, they are unable to accept donations of goods, supplies, food or clothing due to COVID-19 restrictions, so monetary donations are most immediately helpful.
  • The owners of the Subway Restaurant in Prather are feeding fire crews in the area. If you would like to donate towards these meals that the restaurant is providing at no-cost, you can do so via Venmo @CenCalSubsInc-Page or in person at the Subway restaurants located at Willow and Herndon or Bullard and First in Fresno. These stores will also accept donations of water/gatorade.
  • The Clovis Rodeo Grounds at 748 Rodeo Drive in Downtown Clovis is acting as a safe holding area for livestock, and is accepting donations of hay for the animals.
  • Stay up to date with local news and evacuation orders. Check on friends and family who live in the area, and ensure they are aware of evacuation orders. Tips for evacuations from the Sheriff’s Dept can be found here.
  • Do not drive up to the affected area. Roads are closed, and firefighters and rescue workers are hard and work and do not need more people or vehicles to need to rescue. Do all you can to stay out of the area, and contribute to those who have already partnered with official organizations in the area to provide supplies and funds.
  • If you know of someone in need of specific help or resources, check out the Creek Fire Facebook Crisis Response page. Numerous individuals are offering help with moving livestock, housing people or pets, coordinating discounts at local hotels, providing baby supplies and more.

3 New Treats and Eats Deliverable to You!

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Are you like me? Do you like to stay in the comfort of your home and have delicious foods brought to your door? If you said yes, this post is for you! There are three new companies delivering awesome eats and treats your way in the Fresno/Clovis area!

Dough Amazing – Are you cookie lover? If so, you’ll love Dough Amazing. Dough Amazing delivers freshly baked, gigantic cookies direct to your door with just one day’s notice. (Same day delivery is available on occasion as well, depending on time of day and their current order volume.) I recently tried Dough Amazing’s Seasonal Lemon Supreme cookie (a sweet, tart and chewy lemon cookie dotted with white chocolate chips) and it was out of this world good! Their Snickerdoodle and Oatmeal Raisin cookies were also big hits within my family. Two thumbs WAY up for Dough Amazing. Check out their website and place your orders online here.

Oatmeal Raisin and Snickerdoodle Cookies from Dough Amazing
Dough Amazing’s Lemon Supreme Cookie – Order quick, it’s seasonal!

Brothers Catering – Are the fresh chips and salsa one of your favorite things about eating out at a Mexican restaurant? You’re definitely not alone. In fact, Brothers Catering knows how much people crave freshly made chips and salsa so they started a chips and salsa delivery service!

For $15, Brothers will deliver to your door a pound of freshly made, salted and seasoned corn tortilla chips along with two containers of salsa of your choosing. They offer Chile Pequine, Pico de Gallo, Chile de Arbol and Salsa Verde. 24 hours notice is required, and the delivery free for Fresno and Clovis is included in the $15 total. Follow Brothers Catering on Instagram here and text 559-287-3617 to order.

Brothers Catering 16 oz box of chips and 2 containers of salsa (Image credit: Brothers Catering)

Larry’s House of Eats – This local engineer turned Asian fusion home chef is cooking up amazing meals for delivery Wednesday through Sunday each week. He posts updated menus daily on his Instagram page featuring mouthwatering images of customer favorites like Chicken Katsu, Honey Sesame Chicken, Beef Bulgogi, Lemongrass Pork and Chicken Stir-Fry. Each main dish is served with steamed rice and vegetables and Larry (who’s actually named Steven) also offers fresh, crispy egg rolls in packs of ten.

Larry’s House of Eats mouthwatering meals (Image credit: Larry’s House of Eats)

Pre-orders help a lot, so whenever possible, giving Steven a heads up the day before is much appreciated as his business is mostly a one-man show. He cooks (with the help of his mother) and he delivers, too!

Support local charities and possibly win a brand new home with Granville Home of Hope 2020!

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If you’ve lived in Fresno for sometime, odds are you’ve heard of one of the area’s largest and most exciting fundraising events, the Granville Home of Hope. This event offers locals the opportunity to purchase an entry to potentially win a brand-new Granville home valued at $350,000 for a $100 donation that will benefit one of ten local charitable organizations. This year, one of those charities is our friends at CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties. CASA does such amazing work for foster youth in the Central Valley.

CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Fresno and Madera Counties is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to recruit, train and support volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children within our local foster care system.

CASA volunteers, known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, are individuals who are appointed by the courts to a child’s case currently in the foster care system. As Officers of the Court, CASA volunteers serve the children in three main areas:

  • Reporting observations and recommendations for the care of the child directly back to the dependency court judges
  • Interacting with other officials on the case to ensure the needs of the child are being met on a daily basis
  • Becoming a stable and consistent adult presence in the life of a foster child

Fresno and Madera Counties currently have more than 2,500 children in the foster care system and CASA Advocates are appointed to the highest risk foster youth from ages 0-18.

The foster care system is a known pipeline to prison, homelessness, human trafficking and mental health issues due to the adverse childhood experiences and trauma that foster children have suffered at the hands of the people that were supposed to love them the most. With the help of the community, CASA is changing the trajectory of each foster child’s life so that they are not just another statistic.

This year, Home of Hope is offering a special Bundle package. For $200, you can double your support to charity and also potentially be selected to win a 24-month lease on a new Lexus. Additionally, there are over $19,000 worth of additional prizes such as jewelry, a flat-screen t.v., a weekend getaway and more that you can win by purchasing either a $100 ticket or a $200 Bundle package.

What if you already have a home you love (which you might if you’ve worked with the awesome folks of FresYes recently!) and you win the home? You can choose the cash prize option of $100,000 instead!

If you are in a position to purchase an entry for the 2020 Granville Home of Hope, we hope you will. This is such a great way to support amazing organizations like CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties and the prizes you can win can’t be beat! May the odds be in your favor.

Click here to purchase your Home of Hope tickets.

Meet Dracaena Wines: From Hobbyists to Double Gold Winning Winemakers

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Michael and Lori Budd are Fresno transplants who came to California following a career opportunity, but moreover chasing a dream. While living in New Jersey, the Budds were fans of good wine and had been customers of a place that allowed members of the public to ship in grapes and try their hand at making their own wine.

Meet the Budds

With Michael being a food chemist and Lori a microbiologist, they both were inclined to pay close attention to the science and details involved in wine-making, and while friends and fellow casual makers created their wines, the Budds created a masterful product that others took note of, asking, “Why does your wine taste so much better than all the others?”

It wasn’t long before the Budds began to dream up plans to open their own winery, and when a job opportunity in Fresno came up for Michael, the Budds decided to make their move to the Golden State. Michael and Lori studied wine making at UC Davis, and fell in love with the Paso Robles area and ultimately purchased land there to bring their winery dream to life.

The Budds are major dog lovers, and their lives were graced by the life of their beloved weimaraner, Draco, for 14 years. To honor his life, they planted a Draco Tree where he liked to eat. The scientific name for the Draco Tree is Dracaena, (druh-see-nuh) thus Dracaena Winery became the perfect name. (You’ll see the image of Draco in front of Draco Trees hand-drawn by a close friend on the wine labels from Dracaena.)

In 2013, the Budds began producing their own wine, focusing on their favorite varietal, the Cabernet Franc. The Cabernet Franc is the parent grape to both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and offers features that make it a great wine for both pairing and enjoying on its own. According to Lori, the Cabernet Franc has the body of a Cabernet Sauvignon with the finish of a Merlot, and softer tanins that allow it to go with a juicy steak or lighter foods like pasta or pizza.

It wasn’t long before the scientists and new wine experts won their first awards. Their 2013 vintage received a score of 91, and their current vintage scored a 92. Last year, they took home a Gold Medal from the San Francisco Chronicle and this year, a Double Gold.

The Budds are actually so good at making stellar Cabernet Franc, that they were awarded best in show at the Cabernet Franc Day event, and tweets published by Lori led to the creation of an international holiday for Cabernet Franc day – now recognized in multiple countries on December 4th each year!

Currently, the Budds are producing three wines: their Cabernet Franc (95% Cabernet Franc, 5% Syrah), their Cabernet Franc Reserve (100% Cabernet Franc) and a Rosé of Syrah.

When I asked Lori how they are liking the Fresno area, and what they enjoy most about living here, she had nothing but praise for our city. “People are so nice here – they’re friendly, they say hello, and the city is so dog-friendly – our dog Vegas goes everywhere with us!” When they’re not making wine, the Budds enjoy standup paddle-boarding at the lake and exploring the many microbreweries of the area. She joked, “It takes a lot of great beer to make great wine!”

Now that you’ve gotten to know the Budds and the story behind their winery, I bet you’re wondering, “So how do I get my hands on some of their wine?” Simple… head on over to their website for a list of upcoming tastings and how to get your wine shipped directly to your door.

You can also follow The Budds (and Vegas!) book tastings, and keep up with happenings at Dracaena on social media on Instagram, Facebook or on Twitter.

A Sunday Night Dinner Recipe That’s Sure to be a Hit

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Since Shelter in Place, I’ve been cooking a lot more (although if I’m being entirely honest, when it’s really hot, like it’s been for the past week, that changes a bit – hot kitchens are no fun!) and I’ve been toying around with new and different foods and recipes. There’s one recipe that has come out on top consistently, it turns out well every time and my entire family loves it. My picky eater son begs for it every week, and will even help me make it. I’ve not yet tired of it, despite making it often. So, if you’re looking for a new recipe to try that’s easy enough to make on a weeknight, but special enough to make for a Sunday supper, here you go!

The Carrera Family’s Pasta with Vodka Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 package good-quality pasta (look for texture on the dried pasta pieces, imported from Italy and/org bronze-cut as signs it’s a good quality)
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • One medium onion, minced
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of vodka
  • 1 28-ounce can of tomato sauce (our favorite is honestly the inexpensive, store-brand one from Target!)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (unless you do not like a little spice – then skip this)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh basil & freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnishing
Look for a pasta like this, with texture, it will absorb the tasty sauce better! (This one is from Trader Joe’s)

Process:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Toss in a palm full (yes an actual palm full) of salt, then add the pasta and stir. Set a timer for 2 minutes short of the recommended cooking time for the pasta. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet with high sides, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat, once heated add minced garlic and onion. Stir and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the vodka to the large skillet with the onions and garlic. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, it should be bubbling.
  4. Add in the salt, pepper and red chili flakes (if using), stir.
  5. Add the tomato sauce, stir. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat to medium-low.
  6. Add the cream to the sauce, stir gently. If your family doesn’t like little pieces of onion, at this point I recommend using a stick/immersion blender in the sauce for 30 seconds or so. (Note: be careful and watch out for hot sauce being flung by the blender.)
  7. Add the pasta to the sauce, stir gently and allow the pasta to finish cooking in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick (unlikely, but just in case) add a little pasta water that you reserved and stir).
  8. Serve hot and topped with finely chopped fresh basil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Note: This recipe makes a generous amount of sauce. You could easily use 1.5 packages of pasta if you have a larger group to feed, and still have enough sauce. We tend to spoon off any extra sauce and save it in the fridge because it’s so good!

8 Covid-Safe at Home Date Ideas

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My husband and I have been working from home together, going out of the house only for grocery trips and occasional take-out pick ups since March 15th. I recognize that people are getting out of their homes to varying degrees and have different comfort levels with doing so. (I also definitely recognize the privilege it is to be able to work from home, and am extremely grateful to all of the essential workers without that option.)

Can I just say though, that I really miss going out on a date? Like, a lot. In some ways, I think we’ve been largely focused on time passing one single day at a time, and we’ve even put off putting new routines into place, because we keep telling ourselves this situation is temporary, and it’s hard to accept just how long we’ve been at this, and the unknown element of how much longer we may need to continue.

So, with that said – we plan to commit to be more intentional about planning at-home dates, as keeping the romance and connection alive in our marriage is likely more important now that ever, considering the outside stressors affecting us all at this time, and the fact that for at-home working couples, though we may physically see each other all day, it takes effort to connect with one another.

So, for the couples out there like us, who remain more comfortable staying at home during this time (or those who would just like some new ideas and options), I’ve compiled a list of 8 ways to enjoy a Covid-safe date at home. I hope you find at least a couple of ideas that make you feel excited and enthusiastic about trying something new.

*Note: for those with young children at home, I purposely chose things you could likely do after kiddo bedtime, or if you prefer, in the morning or during nap times. Make time for yourselves – you deserve it!

Date Idea #1: Virtual Paint Night

Painting to Gogh offers complete kits of all you need to host a paint night for two at home with your better half. Place your order, pick up your favorite bottle of wine and stream the included instructional video to create masterpieces together. Select and order your kits here.

Date Idea #2: At Home Spirits Tasting with Quail State Fresno

Quail State Fresno offers virtual tastings of a variety of spirits including Whiskeys of the World, Agave Spirits, Gin, Vodka & Aquavit and Cane Spirits. They also offer Bartending 101 and a second level course, 201. To book a session and receive pre-filled tasting vials in advance, visit their website here.

Date Idea #3: Giant Yard Game Craft Night + Game Nights

AR Workshop in NE Fresno offers a take-home craft kit to create one of three high-quality, wooden lawn games that you can create with your honey, then enjoy playing together for years to come. Check out their three kits here. If you have good fence, you can easily enjoy a date outside without having to interact with the person. Fence Builders of Las Vegas can make it happen, by suggesting you safe and sturdy fence installations.

Date Idea #4: Cards iO with Friends (Group Date Night)

Miss group date nights with cherished friends? Sign in to your favorite chat app on your phone, then gather around your computer to play a favorite board or card game together online for free at Playing Cards iO. Tip: If you like Cards Against Humanity, you’ll enjoy Joking Hazard.

Date Idea #5: DIY Wine Tasting & Grazing Night

Stop by Trader Joe’s, Total Wine or BevMo and pick out three wines (or beers if you prefer!) that you’ve never tried and place an order for a beautiful charcuterie board from local small business Fig and Honey Grazing. (Note: 24 hours notice/pre-order is necessary) Try your three new beverages and enjoy pairing them with fresh fruits and cheeses – and if the weather cooperates, enjoy it al fresco in your backyard or on your patio. (If you find an amazing new wine – please come back and tell me all about it!)

Date Idea #6: Morning Coffee & Pastries

If you’re an early bird couple, consider grabbing a favorite French pastry to go from La Boulangerie (my personal favorite is their almond croissant – which for years, I thought was a typical croissant with almonds baked on top – little did I know its also filled with an amazing, sweet almond paste!) brew your favorite coffee and enjoy a French-style petite breakfast and reconnecting chat on your patio before it gets too warm out.

Date Idea #7: Get Cultured – Visit Museums

Enjoy the arts? Did you know you can visit 12 famous museums from around the world virtually and for free? Spend an evening at each museum once a week while enjoying favorite foods (you can’t eat in a museum typically, so that’s the home version bonus!). Talk with your partner about what you see in each art piece. I don’t feel particularly qualified to speak on or critique art, however I’ve found it fun to guess what the artist wanted to convey, what feeling they want their viewer to feel, what pieces draw my eye the most, etc.

Date Idea #8: Learn to Dance in Your Living Room

For those who like to get up and move and enjoy learning new skills – consider taking free, online, couples’ dance lessons from the comfort of your living room! There’s no one to judge your moves (or two left feet if you have them) except your own partner, and quite frankly laughing at each other’s steps may be the most fun of the whole experience. Check out classes from a wide variety of dance genres here.

Support Locals, Get Affordable Grocery Delivery

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Grocery delivery services have become increasingly popular and in high-demand thanks to COVID-19 and shelter-in-place requirements. Larger companies like Instacart, Shipt, Amazon Fresh and Wal-mart delivery have been BUSY and hiring shoppers in numbers. However, some shoppers using the national services have run into issues including difficulty booking a shopping or delivery slot due to high-demand, difficulty communicating with their shoppers, list items being misinterpreted or the unfortunate surprise in total bill amounts – as most of these services tack on an additional cost per item in addition to their monthly membership fees.

There is another option for grocery delivery that many may be less familiar with, and it offers multiple benefits for both shoppers and customers! Have you heard of Dumpling?

Dumpling is a company that provides individuals who would like to offer personal shopping services a powerful service system that provides for payment for orders, client interactions and bookings, and other business management tools yet allows the shopper to operate their own business as an independent contractor and make their own policies and pricing.

Image credit: Sweet Pea Delivery

I recently learned of a local Dumpling shopper, Nicole, who is doing business as Sweet Pea Delivery and she is getting rave reviews.

The wonderful things about this experience beyond paying in-store price (no mark up), was Nicole’s constant communication with me via text and/or phone call about items and item substitution. She offered contactless delivery, but I wanted to meet her, so I did (& she wore her mask). I will definitely use her again! I love that it’s just her!

K.M. – recent customer & Fresno resident

I reached out to Nicole to ask a few questions.

FresYes: What made you decide to become a personal shopper?

Nicole: I’ve been a stay-at-home mom since my daughter first started actively crawling. With such an “exuberant” child, I have found it nearly impossible to keep up with everything I used to do, which involved food blogging, recipe development, recipe testing, photography, writing, social media scheduling, etc. I am hoping to return to some of that once she starts school, but working from home in a creative capacity with a child at home, just doesn’t work for me.

Anyway, Covid happened and my husband was furloughed. Having husband and child at home made it even less likely that I could work as a blogger from home and now I couldn’t even go to a coffee shop (or anywhere, really) to escape and do some writing. I was commiserating with a friend and she randomly suggested I try personal shopping (for one of the larger companies), just to have something to do outside of the house and perhaps earn a little money. Mainly out of curiosity, I signed up and gave it a try.

FresYes: So what was that like?

Nicole: My first day was absolutely terrible. Everything that could go wrong, went wrong. The company’s app was overwhelmed, the app was crashing constantly, there was no access to technical support for the shopper when the app was down because they don’t offer support by phone… only chat. My company card wouldn’t work at the check stand. It was a nightmare.

I persevered and made sure to (eventually) get the groceries to the customers that I had been communicating with (and had already developed a relationship with) while shopping. Of those two customers, the first turned out to be someone who went all through school with my mom and the second customer was home-bound and relies exclusively on grocery delivery since she lives alone and can’t shop for herself. She was so understanding of my being late and grateful that I stuck with it and got the food to her instead of giving up after all the technical difficulties. We talked for quite a while. We both cried. In fact, a few customers have caused me to tear up over the last few months. It’s crazy.

Anyway, It was the most stressful first day on a job I’ve ever had. I realized immediately that the major company I was shopping for seemed to care very little for its shoppers or customers. I worked my butt off, was physically and emotionally exhausted by the end of the day and had not made much money. Yet, I couldn’t wait to do it again.

FresYes: Wait, really? Why?

Nicole: The customers. I loved being out in the community and feeling like I was actually doing something to help during this crazy time. I loved shopping for people who couldn’t do it for themselves. I loved being their eyes and ears in the grocery store and helping them find replacements for what they needed at a time when shelves were half empty and everyone was panicking.

What I didn’t love was not being able to stay in contact with the customers, not being able to offer a repeat service when they asked if they could request me as their shopper from the major company’s app, and not being able to let them know when I saw what they had been looking for at a different store.

FresYes: So how did you get to where you are now?

Nicole: I learned about starting my own grocery delivery service utilizing Dumpling for scheduling and payment processing and it seemed like the perfect solution. Using Dumpling has been great and the company is VERY supportive and there’s definitely a community aspect that I really love. And here I am now running Sweet Pea Delivery!

FresYes: That’s awesome! So, what do you feel are the greatest benefits you’re able to offer customers who use your services?

Nicole: You get the same dedicated shopper every time who gets to know your preferences. Absolutely no price markups. You get the original store receipts. I offer upfront pricing with no hidden or extra fees. I can shop at ANY store or business that accepts credit cards. Markets, restaurants, coffee shops, delis, bakeries.

I can shop at multiple stores in one delivery. Need stuff from Costco, Trader Joe’s and La Boulangerie? Want an iced latte delivered from your favorite local coffee shop to enjoy while you’re putting groceries away? I can do that!

I pick great produce and know the right questions to ask to ensure you get exactly what you need. I understand food allergies and dietary restrictions and will be extra vigilant to make sure my purchases will be safe for your family. I’m always on the lookout for deals and hard-to-find items. I can let you know when I find something I know you’re looking for or I see your favorite sparkling water on sale.

By shopping with me you are supporting a local business and can use me to support other locally owned stores. Remember, I can shop anywhere!

FresYes: What type of safety precautions do you take when shopping?

Nicole: I wear a mask at all times when I am in a store. I constantly sanitize my hands before and after shopping and delivery. I sanitize my car and insulated bags. And most importantly, I offer completely contactless delivery.

FresYes: If someone wants to book your services, how far in advance should they do that?

Nicole: I do offer same day and next day delivery, but many of my regular clients prefer to book me a few days in advance because they know I can usually locate hard-to-find items with the extra time. I am very flexible and your best bet is to text or call me and we can decide together what will work best for your particular shopping needs.

While the Dumpling network is still expanding in our area, Nicole confirmed she knew of several shoppers like herself working independently and booking orders through the Dumpling app. At the time we spoke, she does have availability to take new clients as well. You can reach her by phone or text at (559) 791-8494.

So, if you’re local and looking to simplify life by placing a grocery order for delivery, check out Sweet Pea Delivery! And, if you’re interested in becoming a shopper yourself, Dumpling’s tools are available at your fingertips!

Author’s note: As a FresYes blogger I write about services, stories, businesses and resources I believe fellow Fresnans will appreciate. Articles are not sponsored or requested in any way – I’m simply sharing what I find and think you’ll love!

Love Local Produce? Food 4 Thought will make your week!

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Every time an out of state friend or family member visits, they always want to go shopping for fruits and vegetables, as they share that the produce they have access to pales in comparison to the fresh, ripe and generally affordable options we have here in the Central Valley. I love taking out-of-town guests to our Farmer’s Markets, especially.

We haven’t had guests since COVID-19 hit, however, our family still loves fresh produce and I recently learned of a great new way to acquire an abundance of local fruits and veggies at an incredibly affordable price! Food 4 Thought is a local business that specializes in providing locally sourced, in season produce to kids through school meal programs. Recently however Food 4 Thought began offering curated boxes filled with a variety of fruits and vegetables to the general public both via pop-up pick ups and home delivery (for a nominal delivery fee).

I decided to purchase one of their boxes and was super impressed with the quality and variety of items, especially for the price. For $19 I received 14 lbs of produce including mandarins, plums, plumcots, apricots, peaches, nectarines, blueberries, zucchini, yellow squash and broccoli. I chose to pick up my box from their pop-up location at 3938 Ann Avenue (nearest major cross streets are Willow and Ashlan. Pick up was super easy and there were additional pre-packed bags of specialty fruits like donut peaches that were available for purchase as well, if desired.

My actual purchased box of produce – all for $19. Isn’t it beautiful?

As of this week, Food 4 Thought is offering multiple types of fruit boxes which include a mixture of fruits and vegetables, just fruit, just vegetables and there are boxes with melons included now, too.

Image credit: Food 4 Thought
Image credit: Food 4 Thought
Image credit: Food 4 Thought
Image credit: Food 4 Thought

Food 4 Thought accepts multiple payment types including Venmo, which makes their contactless delivery service an especially great way to ensure high-risk or medically sensitive Fresno residents can still easily access fresh fruits and vegetables. Additionally, with so many encountering financial strain currently, this is also a wonderful way to ensure Fresno families still have access to great, fresh and nutrient-rich foods at affordable pricing – boxes are heartily packed and will feed a family for days.

Want to score a box of delicious local produce for yourself or send a box to a loved one? All of the details on pop-up locations (with some even as far as Coarsegold) and times as well as how to sign up for delivery are available on Food 4 Thought’s Facebook Page – so head on over, give them a follow and get your hands on a box pronto, I’m certain you’ll be glad you did!