The Joy Bus Diner

08/19/2026

Cool down with something delicious! 🧊💛

At The Joy Bus Diner, everything is made from scratch—including our refreshing drinks. From herbal teas to fresh squeezed juices, we source locally from Arizona to bring you the best in every sip.

Want to make something special at home? The Joy Bus Cookbook has you covered with recipes like Ginger Tea, Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca, Watermelon Agua Fresca and Carrot Blood Orange Hydrator.

Come cool off with us Thursday through Sunday 7am to 2pm or grab your cookbook and bring the joy home! 📖

📸 by Joanie Simon

08/14/2026

It’s almost time to Dine Out for Joy! Join us Aug. 20-30 for one of our most exciting partnership fundraisers of the year. Visit these participating spots, enjoy something delicious and help support The Joy Bus. Mark your calendars with the details below:

FLY BYE TO GO / Aug. 20-30: Mention “The Joy Bus” or add “The Joy Bus” to your online order, and 30% of your purchase will be donated.

Miracle Mile Deli / Aug. 20-29: 50% of proceeds from orders of the “Joy” cake will be donated.
4433 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016

Luna Grill / Aug 22-23: Donating 20% of TOTAL sales this weekend!
Only at new location: 9750 W. Indian School Rd B-100 Phoenix, AZ 85037

Ollie Vaughn’s / Aug. 25-27: 100% of proceeds from the famous Lemon Ricotta pancakes will be donated.
1526 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams / Aug. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m.: 25% of sales will be donated.
15323 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ

Spinato's Pizzeria / Aug. 26 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.: present digital flier when ordering to give a percentage of your total to The Joy Bus!
Only at: 1107 E. BELL RD. STE. #1 & 2 PHOENIX, AZ

Niccoli’s Italian Deli & Pizzeria / A portion of their proceeds from the delicious Lemon Ricotta Cookies will be donated.

08/10/2026

Volunteer orientations this week!

Join The Joy Bus and help bring nutritious meals and compassionate connection to those fighting cancer. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer looking for a new position or new to the program, you are welcome to join in.

Meal Delivery Orientation
Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 9:30 a.m.

Meal Packaging & Prep Cook Orientation
Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 12:30 p.m.

Diner Assistant Orientation
Thursday, Aug. 13 | 1:30 p.m.

Whether you're delivering meals, helping in the kitchen or supporting diner operations, there's a place for you at The Joy Bus.

Find these orientations and all current volunteer opportunities in the My Impact app. We can't wait to see you!

08/07/2026

2019 and still going strong 💪

07/31/2026

Absolute LEGENDS! Thank you for dining with us…and most importantly, thank you for being my friend ❤️

07/27/2026

Join The Joy Bus as a volunteer! Here are some opportunities this coming week:

Meal Packaging - Help portion, package and seal meals that will be delivered to Joy Bus passengers throughout the week.

Tuesday, July 28 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Meal Delivery - Volunteer drivers are always needed to deliver nutritious meals and a friendly visit to our passengers.

Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30 10:30 a.m.-Noon

Interested in helping? Sign up on the My impact app or email [email protected].

August meal packaging shifts are now available in the My Impact app!

07/24/2026

Thank you for the brunch love, DiningOut Phoenix! 🫶

We're serving brunch aaaaaall weekend long, from 7am - 2pm. See you soon! 🥂

Chef Jennifer Caraway launched The Joy Bus in 2011 to deliver medically tailored meals to cancer patients. The diner she opened a few years later is a 100% nonprofit restaurant supporting that work, and its from-scratch brunch has a devoted local following. 🥞💕

07/18/2026

The countdown is on to tomorrow's World Cup Watch Party! ⚽💛

Join us for Spain v Argentina at 12pm with our Choripán with Fries special and drink specials all day. We've got a big screen ready and the vibes are going to be immaculate!

Speaking of immaculate—a huge shout out to Schreiners Fine Sausage for making this weekend's specials SO delicious!

See you on game day! 🏆 VAMOS Argentina!

07/17/2026

We are SO excited for World Cup weekend at The Joy Bus Diner! ⚽💛

Come celebrate with us and fuel up on our weekend specials:

🍳 Saturday July 18th Full English Breakfast

🥖 Sunday July 19th Choripán with Fries

Both specials are made possible by Schreiner's Fine Sausage, a super rad local family run company that makes amazing product!

We're open all weekend long from 7am to 2pm. Come hungry and game-ready!🏆VAMOS ARGENTINA!!!

07/13/2026

Looking to volunteer with The Joy Bus? Here is your chance!

Meal Packaging Shifts: Help package, portion and seal meals that are delivered to The Joy Bus passengers each week.

Tuesday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m.

Meal Delivery Shifts: Deliver meals, and smiles, to our passengers. This is such a meaningful way to spend your morning. We only have a few spots left!

Wednesday and Thursday at 10:45 a.m.

Find these opportunities and more on the My Impact app. Sign up today to reserve your spot. Meal delivery sign-ups close Sunday evening.

This month's Volunteer Activation has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 29, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Joy Bus Diner. Join us as we spotlight food safety, celebrate our volunteers and connect with one another.