Making our Valley a happier place, one meal at a time!
Making our Valley a happier place, one meal at a time!
Making our Valley a happier place, one meal at a time!
Making our Valley a happier place, one meal at a time!
Welcome!
The Joy Bus is a nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to relieve the daily struggles of people with cancer by delivering a fresh and healthy meal with a friendly face. Our mission is to improve the lives of our patrons through good food and company. Founded in 2011 by award-winning chef, Jennifer Caraway, The Joy Bus was named in honor of her dear friend Joy. Joy struggled with the painful and debilitating side effects of ovarian cancer to which she ultimately succumbed. Her grace, drive, and determination inspire us to help those who fight that same battle.
Many cancer patients are left to fend for themselves during this turning point in their lives. The Joy Bus eases that burden by providing healthy meals specified to meet our patrons’ needs, delivered by volunteers who are often cancer survivors themselves.
The Diner
Now open in Phoenix, The Joy Bus Diner™ is a 100% nonprofit restaurant that’s helping make our Valley a tastier, happier place, one meal at a time. Serving hearty, made-to-order breakfast and lunch fare every Thursday – Sunday from 7am – 2pm, every cent earned will be used to support The Joy Bus, a local charity that’s been bringing chef-inspired meals and caring conversations to cancer patients Valley-wide.
More Than a Meal
Cookbook out now!
This cookbook is the culmination of years of dreams, hard work, and collaboration within the Valley restaurant community. We are so grateful for each and every soul who has believed in our mission and helped to make this big dream a reality. All of the proceeds from this book will go directly back to The Joy Bus #MoreThanAMeal Delivery Program that works to provide homebound cancer patients with fresh, healthful chef-inspired meals delivered by a friendly face.
Kind Words
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TJB Volunteer
It has connected me with many people I would never have had the chance to meet, and allowed me to see the giving nature in a community of strangers. It's a hopeful impression that there are still wonderful selfless people out there!
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TJB Recipient
With all the appointments and pressures of treatments and ongoing life it is incredibly helpful to know that once a week lunch or dinner will be taken care of. The volunteers are always so positive and kind. We are incredibly grateful.
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TJB Volunteer
It’s been so encouraging to see so many get involved to be supportive and offer themselves to those going through cancer and to support their families/friends. Love the sense of a happy community within the entire organization. Just good people all around.
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TJB Recipient
The food is delicious and is amazing, but that isn't even the best part. It's the social interaction that she is able to get from her volunteer driver. He is so sweet and gives her a hug. He's compassionate with her situation and makes her day every time he comes.
