Matthew 25

Urban Farm Explorers Food Camp
2025-06-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-12 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Does your child love exploring outside and getting their hands dirty?
During this 4-day, June 9-12, Urban Farm Explorers Camp, students will will get the chance to learn all the ins and outs of growing their own food, and making healthy snacks and delicious treats with the things they harvest. The camp is from 9am – 3pm each day.
We’ll take a closer look at the pollinators that make the Urban Farm their home, and do some fun crafts along the way.
This food camp is for those 7-10 years old and is limited to 10 students. Cost is $175/student for the 4-day camp.
If your child would love to attend our gardening/ecology-focused camp, click here to complete the registration form.

Nutrition Night: Flavors of the Rainbow
2025-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Cultivate Hope Corner Store, 604 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405, United States
Join us for our Nutrition Night: Flavors of the Rainbow — a colorful evening of food, fun, and fresh ideas! Discover how to eat for health and flavor as we explore the vibrant world of fruits and veggies in every hue.
June Event: Flavors of the Rainbow 🌈
📅 June 11, 2025 | 🕓 4–6 PM | 📍 Cultivate Hope Corner Store
You will find hands-on food stations in our Hadley Hangout area with:

Live recipe demonstrations and tastings
Meal kits to recreate featured dishes at home
Special guest vendors with exclusive product samples
Seasonal produce education to help you make the most of fresh, local ingredients

No registration required—just stop by and enjoy! Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram for updates on future Nutrition Night themes and featured vendors. We can’t wait to see you there!

Farm Stand Market
2025-06-12 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-03 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-10 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-17 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-24 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-31 16:00 - 19:00 and 2 more dates | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
At our Farm Stand, we provide fresh, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Our CSA members will be picking up their weekly produce, plus we’ll have other items available for sale. If you want to stay up on what we have for sale each week, join our email list here.
Farm Stand Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 22 – October 2 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW.
Cash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!

Urban Farm-to-Table Culinary Camp
2025-06-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Get ready for an exciting 4-day adventure, June 16-19, 2025, at our Farm-to-Table Culinary Camp!
Designed for kids ages 9-13, this hands-on experience takes young chefs on a journey from the farm to the kitchen, where they’ll learn to grow, harvest, and cook their own fresh meals. We hope you join us!
This food camp is for those 9-13 years old and is limited to 10 students. Cost is $120/student for the 4-day camp.
If your child would love to attend our culinary camp, click here to complete the registration form.

Transform Week
2025-06-23 08:30 - 2025-06-27 16:00 | Groundswell Cafe, 201 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Volunteer at our 10th Annual Transform Week, June 23-27!
Volunteers of all skill levels are invited to participate in a variety of projects, from yard cleanup and painting fences, to installing windows and patching roofs.
Thanks to amazing volunteers like you, we are able to continue our commitment to quality affordable housing and strong neighborhood building.
Check out our webpage to learn more, or click here to register for one, two, or all five days of Transform!

Urban Farm Art Adventure Camp
2025-06-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Unleash your child’s creativity at our Urban Farm Art Camp for those 7-10 years old! This exciting 4-day program, June 23-26, 2025, combines the beauty of nature with the joy of artistic expression. Campers will explore a variety of food and environmental-themed art projects, from painting landscapes to crafting nature-inspired sculptures. Each day is a new adventure, as kids immerse themselves in their environment while learning new techniques and building their confidence in art.
Perfect for budding artists, this camp offers a fun, hands-on experience that fosters creativity, teamwork, and a love for the natural world.
Sign up today and watch your child’s imagination soar!
This art food camp is for those 7-10 years old and is limited to 10 students. Cost is $120/student for the 4-day camp.
If your child would love to attend, click here to complete the registration form.

Cultivate Hope Mega Market
2025-06-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
The Cultivate Hope Mega Market is a celebration of food, music, activities, and community at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, located at 437 G Ave. NW. We feature our locally-grown produce, the brick oven is blazing as we create pizzas for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy in our beautiful setting. In 2025, each Mega Market will have a special theme surrounding activities, food and fun. Mark your calendars. We hope to see you all there! Come out and enjoy!

This year’s Mega Markets are held from 4-7 pm on the last Thursday of the month from May-September.
This year’s dates with their special themes are:
May 29 – Bloom
June 26 – Garden Party
July 31 – Midsummer Night’s Dream
August 28 – Tomato Time
September 25 – Harvest Festival

Community Building Potluck
2025-07-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Groundswell Cafe, 201 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Join Us for Matthew 25’s Community Building Potlucks!
We’re excited to announce a new way to connect with neighbors and build a stronger community—Matthew 25’s Community Building Potlucks, happening every first Tuesday of the month!
Bring a dish to share and enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere filled with great food and meaningful conversations. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, strengthen community ties, or simply enjoy a delicious meal, this is the perfect opportunity.
📅 When: First Tuesday of every month
📍 Where: Matthew 25
🍽 What to Bring: A dish to share (if you can!) See what others are bringing and sign up to bring a special dish here.
All are welcome—come as you are and bring a friend! Let’s share food, stories, and connections that strengthen our community. For more details, visit call 319-362-2214.

You’re Invited: Celebrating Clint!
2025-07-09 15:30 - 18:30 | IA
Join us as we honor Clint Twedt-Ball and celebrate his 19 years of dedicated service to Matthew 25!
Stop by the Groundswell Event Center at 201 3rd AVE SW, Cedar Rapids, on Wednesday, July 9 from 3:30–6:30 PM for an open house-style celebration filled with gratitude, memories, and community.
The Matthew 25 Staff and Board of Directors invite you to help us thank Clint for all he has accomplished and send him off with appreciation and well-wishes as he embarks on his next chapter.
All are welcome!

Fridays at the Farm Food Camp
2025-08-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Spend your Fridays at the Farm in August learning about growing and making your own food! Come each week, or sign up for just a few. Dates are August 1,8, and 15 from 9 am – 12 pm.
We will harvest fruits and veggies for snacks and baking, make pickles and salsa, and explore the ins and outs of growing our own food.
We’ll even try some tie dye with our scraps. There’s lots to learn and explore on the farm, we hope you join us!
These food camps are for those 7-10 years old and is limited to 10 students each Friday. Cost is $30 per Friday.
If your child would love to attend our camps on Fridays in August, click here to complete the registration form.

Community Building Potluck
2025-08-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Join Us for Matthew 25’s Community Building Potlucks!
We’re excited to announce a new way to connect with neighbors and build a stronger community—Matthew 25’s Community Building Potlucks, happening every first Tuesday of the month!
Bring a dish to share and enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere filled with great food and meaningful conversations. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, strengthen community ties, or simply enjoy a delicious meal, this is the perfect opportunity.
📅 When: First Tuesday of every month
📍 Where: Matthew 25’s Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 604 Ellis BLVD NW (August Only – as a part of National Night Out)
🍽 What to Bring: A dish to share (if you can!) See what others are bringing and sign up to bring a special dish here.
All are welcome—come as you are and bring a friend! Let’s share food, stories, and connections that strengthen our community. For more details, visit call 319-362-2214.
