Health and Neighborhood Resource Center

The AMOR Wellness Center is a Neighborhood Resource Center, Health Center, and Green Space all at one location. Come explore the available resources!

Services Provided at the AMOR Wellness Center

Public Benefits Enrollment

Get assistance with applications and renewals for Medi-Cal and other public benefits with AMOR’s bilingual eligibility specialist.

Food Distributions

Receive free essential food items for you and your family such as fresh fruit, veggies, and pantry items.

Primary Healthcare

Primary healthcare services for adults and children.

Emergency Food Pantry

The AMOR Wellness Center offers free essential items such as food and pantry items to families and individuals in need and facing emergencies.

Family Advocacy Services

Structured parenting classes, mental health support, and other forms of assistance to help build strong families in rural communities. 

Domestic Violence Services

Supporting and empowering adults and their children affected by domestic violence, while striving to prevent and end the cycle of abuse through education and advocacy.

High School Education

Personalized one-on-one high school education for students in Mendota, CA, provided by Learn4Life.

Youth Activities

Gain important skills with Girl Scouts of Central California South in four areas: Life skills, Outdoors, Entrepreneurship, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Young Adult Career Assistance

Free job training and career advancement assistance for young adults ages 14-24.

Developmental Disability Services

Assessments, evaluations, programs, activities, and case management for people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Outdoor Recreation

Public outdoor recreation area with developmental playground, full-size basketball court, and picnic tables.

Featured Programs & Events

AMOR Wellness Trunk-or-Treat

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Join us at the AMOR Wellness Center in Mendota for our annual Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, October 31st, from 4pm to 7pm!

Bring the whole family for an afternoon filled with lots of candy, music, spooktacular costume contests, and exciting raffles for both kids and adults. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costumes and get ready for a ghoulishly good time!

Food Distribution @ AMOR

Every First Tuesday of the Month

Receive free essential food items for you and your family such as fresh fruit, veggies, and pantry items.
Lines start forming early, so don’t be late!

Don’t have a ride home? Rural Transit provides free transportation from the AMOR Wellness Center after every food distribution.

Program Provider

Central California Food Bank & Fresno EOC

Phone Number: (559) 696-3408

News & Stories

500 Mendota Students Receive Free Backpacks and Vaccines at Back-to-School Fair

The AMOR Wellness Center hosted a Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway and Wellness Fair, helping 500 students get ready for the school year with free backpacks, school supplies, health screenings, and vaccines. This event aimed to ease...

AMOR Wellness Center Hosts Summer of Creative Crafts for Kids

This July, the AMOR Wellness Center in Mendota hosted a series of exciting weekly summer youth activities, designed to spark creativity and provide fun-filled experiences for children while school is out of session. Each week,...

AMOR Receives $50K Grant from Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Grants Program for Medi-Cal Support at AMOR Wellness Center

AMOR (Alliance for Medical Outreach and Relief) is thrilled to announce that we have received a generous $50,000 grant from the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community Benefit Grants Program. This funding will significantly enhance our...

Mendota Welcomes New Girl Scouts Troop at AMOR Wellness Center

Excitement fills the air as Mendota welcomes a new addition to its vibrant community—a brand new Girl Scouts troop hosted at the AMOR Wellness Center. This launch represents a significant step forward in providing enriching...

How AMOR Brought Holiday Magic to Hundreds of Mendota Families

We are delighted to share the incredible programs that have brought joy and support to the community of Mendota, CA, and West Fresno County this past holiday season. In October, our Trunk-or-Treat event was a...

UCSF Fresno brings healthcare to Mendota

Since the closing of Madera Community Hospital Clinic at the AMOR Wellness health center, hundreds of residents have lost their healthcare providers and have defaulted to other health clinics left in the small rural town....

What is AMOR Wellness?

The AMOR Wellness Center is a neighborhood resource center, health center, and public green space all in one. We offer access to essential services and programs from community partners including primary healthcare, monthly food distributions, social services, youth programs, and more.

Rooms & Spaces

Classroom

Host workshops, presentations, and classes for up to 12 people. Includes 85" Smartboard for interactive presentations. Podium with laptop and cameras are available upon request.

Community Kitchen

A comfortable and quiet home setting for your small meetings of 6 or less. Equipped with microwave, coffee pot, and mini refrigerator.

Large Conference Room - Full

A fully-equipped Large Conference Room for conferences or special events, for up to 60 guests. Furnished with tables and chairs, and featuring two 75" TVs and two 85" Smartboards for dynamic presentations. Podium with laptop...

Large Conference Room - Half

Half of our Large Conference Room for conferences or special events, accommodating up to 30 guests. Furnished with tables and chairs, and featuring a 75" TV and 85" Smartboard for dynamic presentations. Podium with laptop...

Conference Room B

Organize a meeting or workshop for up to 12 people—this space comes fully equipped with a 75" TV, Whiteboard, USB ports, and high-speed internet for seamless presentations and collaboration.

Conference Room A

Organize a meeting or workshop for up to 10 people—this space comes fully equipped with a 75" TV, Whiteboard, USB ports, and high-speed internet for seamless presentations and collaboration.

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