AMOR Wellness Center

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.

Home Energy Assistance

Financial assistance to help offset an eligible Fresno County household’s home energy costs.

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

Back to School Backpack Giveaway & Wellness Fair

Join us at the AMOR Wellness Center on August 1 for a Back to School Backpack Giveaway & Wellness Fair!

Kids will receive free backpacks filled with school supplies to kickstart the school year. Get free school-required vaccines and sign up for sports physicals, COVID-19 vaccines and tests, health screenings, and so much more. Plus, everyone gets a free warm meal.

Don’t miss out!

Summer Youth Activities

Every Wednesday in July

Join us every Wednesday in July for our Summer Youth Activities at the AMOR Wellness Center!

Each week, we offer a fun and creative craft activity for kids of all ages to enjoy. It’s the perfect way to spark creativity, make new friends, and have fun during the summer break!

Summer Food Express Bus

Monday - Friday

This summer, Fresno EOC’s Summer Food Express Bus will be at the AMOR Wellness Center Monday through Friday, providing free meals for kids and teens ages 1-18, ensuring children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months when school is out.

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

Address: 115 Belmont Ave. Mendota, CA 93640

News & Stories

Healthcare

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

June 13, 2024

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...

Youth Activities

Mendota Welcomes New Girl Scouts Troop at AMOR Wellness Center

May 8, 2024

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...

Events

How AMOR Brought Holiday Magic to Hundreds of Mendota Families

January 16, 2024

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...

Healthcare

UCSF Fresno brings healthcare to Mendota

June 12, 2023

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....

Education

25 organizations and agencies gather at the AMOR Wellness Center for an Indigenous Sensitivity Seminar

May 15, 2023

The AMOR Wellness Center, in collaboration with Centro Unidad Popular Benito Juarez (CUPBJ), is thrilled to present our first-ever Indigenous Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity Seminar. CUPBJ's mission is to advocate for indigenous people's health, housing,...

Food Distribution

AMOR Distributes Food to Families Despite Extreme Heat Conditions

September 13, 2022

The first Tuesday of every month brings relief to hundreds of residents in Mendota, CA. It’s the day they can count on the AMOR team to alleviate food insecurity during a time of financial hardship. ...

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

Rooms

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.

Rooms

Community Kitchen

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

Rooms

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...

Rooms

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...

Rooms

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.

Rooms

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.