The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food, music, activities, and community at Matthew 25's Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, located at 437 G Ave. NW. We feature our locally-grown produce, and the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. Live music by local musicians will...Continue Reading
Groundswell is celebrating its 7th birthday, and we want YOU to join us! During the week of October 6-11, Groundswell Cafe is celebrating the birthday with a new Fall/Winter Menu, free birthday cookie with any meal, and festive decorations. Groundswell Cafe is the only area pay-it-forward eatery. Our menu features healthy and delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and omelets with as...Continue Reading
Storytellers of Cedar Rapids: What I Hunger For Join us for the second event in this four-part storytelling series, rooted in the belief that stories connect us. Local voices will take the stage to share true, personal stories around the theme “What I Hunger For.” Each evening is a celebration of vulnerability, truth, and the power of storytelling to create...Continue Reading
This year’s Holiday Craft Fair will feature local craft vendors, baked goods, produce from our Urban Farm, a photo booth, crafts and activities, Groundswell Cafe specials, music by the Cedar Rapids Community String Orchestra, and more. The proceeds from the Cultivate Hope baked goods sales will go directly to supporting our Youth Development Program. We will also be promoting the...Continue Reading
Support our local nonprofit grocery store and enjoy a full day of flavor and fun at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store! Join us on Wednesday, December 11, from 9 AM to 6 PM for Food for Thought, a special event celebrating delicious, nutritious holiday foods. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy yummy and wholesome holiday samples that will inspire your winter cooking. Learn simple ways...Continue Reading
Celebrate Valentine’s week with a hands-on cooking experience that’s equal parts delicious and meaningful. Join us at Groundswell Cafe for a special Valentine’s Edition of Cooking for a Cause, led by Cafe Manager Jack. Together, you’ll learn to prepare a classic, comforting menu—while also making extra meals to support the Good Meals To Go program at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store. 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, February 12,...Continue Reading
Rooted in the belief that stories connect us, this third show of our second season invites local voices to the stage to share true, personal stories inspired by themes drawn from Matthew 25’s core pillars. The evening is a celebration of vulnerability, truth, and the power of storytelling to create belonging. For this show, storytellers are exploring the theme “Seeking...Continue Reading
Spring is a time to celebrate! Join us for Matthew 25’s Spring Celebration, where we extend our gratitude to YOU—our incredible volunteers, donors, supporters, and community! Matthew 25’s Spring Celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, located at 437 G AVE NW. Mingle, engage with our programs,...Continue Reading
Cultivate Hope’s annual Spring Plant Sale, held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 8 am – 1 pm at the Urban Farm, will feature fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers grown in our greenhouse as well as affordably priced annual and perennial plants grown by our local partners. Stock up on Iowa-grown plants for the 2026 growing season! We will have greenhouse-grown vegetable starts, well-established...Continue Reading
Rooted in the belief that stories connect us, this final show in a four-part series invites local voices to the stage to share true, personal stories inspired by themes drawn from Matthew 25’s core pillars. Each evening is a celebration of vulnerability, truth, and the power of storytelling to create belonging. For this show, storytellers are exploring the theme: “There...Continue Reading
Formerly known as our Mega Markets, Cultivate Community Markets bring together fresh food, community connection, music, learning, and fun at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm. Join nonprofit Matthew 25 from 4–7 PM on the last Thursday of each month from May through September for a summer full of celebration and community. Our Season Kick-Off Market takes place on Thursday, May 28th, and we hope you’ll...Continue Reading
Storytellers of Cedar Rapids returns for Season 3, bringing you five evenings of authentic, heartfelt, and often surprising true stories shared live on stage. Each show features a unique theme and local storytellers whose personal experiences inspire, entertain, and remind us of the connections we all share. The season opens on Wednesday, September 9, with Against the Grain. From standing up for what...Continue Reading
