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About the Jetty Extracts Shelter Project – October 2025 Update
The Shelter Project exists to make compassionate cannabis accessible to patients who need it most. Founded by Jetty Extracts in 2014, the program began as a compassionate-care initiative to provide free cannabis to cancer patients in need.
As of 2025, it operates in California, Colorado, and New York, donating more than $1.2 million in cannabis products to over 1,320 patients facing cancer and financial hardship.
Every product donated meets the same standard of purity and safety that defines all Jetty Extracts’ work—clean extraction without compromise.
The Shelter Project honors the roots of medical marijuana for cancer patients by ensuring access to safe, regulated medicine without cost barriers for those most in need.
A Family’s Story of Strength and Compassion
When Proposition 64 Changed Everything
When California passed Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, it was hailed as a milestone for legalization. But for many medical patients, the shift from medical to recreational access created new challenges.
Amanda Gaeta experienced this firsthand as her mother, Rachel, underwent chemotherapy for colon cancer. “I think Prop 64 took away from the medical patients,” Amanda recalls. “They didn’t think through how it would affect people who depend on cannabis for treatment. It really hurt a lot of people.”
When taxes began applying even to donated cannabis, programs like the Shelter Project that had been providing free products to chronic and terminally ill patients suddenly faced an uncertain future.
Finding Compassionate Care
Rachel joined the Shelter Project in 2016 after Amanda met Jetty’s Luna Stower at a patient event in Oakland.
“I saw a flyer about the Shelter Project and got a little info, but when I met Luna, she got us set up right away. I sent over my mom’s information, and they sent a care package super fast—within a week. It was a big deal every time one arrived.”
Amanda says those deliveries brought comfort and dignity during her mother’s treatment. “My mom was the kind of person who gave the coat off her back to help others. She never liked to accept help herself, but the Shelter Project made it easier to focus on her care instead of worrying about money.”
The Reality of Cancer Treatment
Rachel was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer in early 2016. After surgery and chemotherapy, her doctors supported adding cannabis to her regimen. “They actually encouraged it,” Amanda says. “CBD made a difference. She used her regular meds but didn’t need as much. It made her feel better.”
Programs like the Shelter Project help families manage the cost of long-term illness by providing safe, consistent access to medical marijuana for cancer patients.
Policy, Progress, and Hope
When Prop 64’s taxes made compassionate donations nearly impossible, advocates pushed for reform. State Senator Scott Weiner introduced CA SB34, the Dennis Peron and Brownie Mary Compassionate Care Act, restoring the ability for licensed producers to donate medical cannabis to patients without taxation.
Public support helped turn the tide, allowing programs like the Shelter Project to resume serving patients with free cannabis products.
Amanda believes awareness is key. “Jetty and the Shelter Project were a blessing. Taking away programs like that hurts families. It’s not just about the sick person, it helps the rest of us too because we just want them to be comfortable.”
Continuing the Legacy of Compassion
Today, Jetty Extracts continues its mission to bring compassionate cannabis to patients who need it most. The program’s expansion to New York and Colorado extends that same dignity and care that began in California.
Compassion isn’t separate from Jetty’s craft, it’s part of it. Every batch we make, every patient we serve, comes from the same belief: clean cannabis should always be within reach.
To learn more about how the Shelter Project supports cannabis for cancer patients and compassionate care across states, visit the Jetty Extracts Shelter Project Page or start your Shelter Project Application
If you have any questions about the Shelter Project, your application, or enrollment status, please contact shelteroutreach@jettyextracts.com.
Related Shelter Project Stories
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FAQs About Medical Marijuana for Cancer Patients
How can cannabis support people living with cancer?
Many patients use cannabis to help relieve pain, nausea, and loss of appetite from chemotherapy. Every experience is unique, and patients should always consult their healthcare provider.
Is the Shelter Project only for California residents?
No. As of 2025, the program operates in California, Colorado, and New York through licensed dispensary partners.
How much product do patients receive?
Eligible patients may receive up to 4 grams of cannabis concentrates per month.
When can patients apply to The Shelter Project?
Open enrollment runs from May 1 – June 30 and November 1 – December 31 each year. Applications are reviewed in June and December. Application
What do patients need in order to apply for free cannabis for cancer
Applicants need an active cancer diagnosis, valid state ID, a medical marijuana card (MMICP in CA), and income verification.
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