Matthew 25

Cooking for a Cause – Oct 16
2023-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Groundswell Cafe, 201 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Join us at 5:30 pm on Oct. 16 for a Cooking for a Cause class, where Chef Jason will lead you through the preparation and cooking of a recipe, while making extras for our Good Meals To Go meal program at our nonprofit Cultivate Hope Corner Store.
October’s class will include a demonstration on Japanese tea stylings mixed in with two recipes on homemade Japanese Soba and Udon. This class is suitable for beginners, but will include some work with kitchen knives, so this class is recommended for ages 18 and up.
Cost: $20
Includes:

Instructional Class and take-home recipe card
One meal per attendee
Your cost also covers some of the food costs for the meals that will go to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store!

Details:
$20/person, purchase tickets below
5:30-7:30 pm on Oct. 16, 2023
Hosted at Groundswell Cafe, 201 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids

Questions? Contact us or give us a call at 319-200-2791.

Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair
2023-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Groundswell Cafe, 201 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Join us from 10 am-1 pm on Saturday, Dec. 2 for our Cultivate Hope Holiday Craft Fair at Groundswell, 201 Third Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids.
This year’s Holiday Craft Fair will feature local craft vendors, baked goods from the Youth Development Program, produce from our Urban Farm, a photo booth, crafts and activities, Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra Concert, and more.
Our Groundswell Cafe, located directly next to the event space, will have delicious food and beverage specials as well.
Confirmed vendors include:
✨Cultivate Hope
✨ Cabyn Fever
✨Hope Community Development
✨Harvestsewn
✨Jane Bell
✨Serenity Bee Products
✨Lubben Wine
✨Creatively Kyra
✨Stitch In Time
If you are interested in volunteering to help at this event, or are interested in becoming a vendor, please reach contact us at cultivate@hub25.org

Restaurant Week
2024-02-16 07:00 - 2024-02-24 14:00 | Groundswell Cafe, 201 Third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
We are SUPER excited to be one of the 2024 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week participants! Enjoy our tasty Restaurant Specials February 16th – February 24, 2024.
We will be featuring:

Duo of Breakfast Toasts
Florentine Roll-Up
Grilled Vegetable & Fritter Wrap
Croque Monsieur or Croque Madame (with an egg on top) French Sandwiches
Winter Salad & Soup Combo
Chicken and Waffle
Sweet Pretzel-Bread Pudding with Caramel

Please join us at 201 3rd AVE SW during our open hours: Monday-Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:PM.

Gardening Workshop: Garden Preparation
2024-04-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
This Gardening Workshop Series consists of six hands-on classes from April-September, held at our Urban Farm near downtown Cedar Rapids. Each monthly session will have small class sizes for maximizing time and individualized attention. During harvests, class participants may take home some of the produce, and the rest will be provided to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store, a small nonprofit grocery store with affordable groceries.
Our monthly workshops are from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month, April-September.
Join us on April 11th for our workshop on Garden Preparation.
Here is a listing of the other workshops and topics:

May 9 : Seeding and Planting
June 13 : Crop Management
July 11 : Planning and Preparation
August 8: Soil Management
September 12: Preservation

If you’re interested in attending, you can sign up for just the classes that interest you most, or for all 6 classes to get one free!
SIGN UP FOR CLASSES

Cultivate Hope Corner Store Anniversary Week
2024-04-22 09:00 - 2024-04-27 19:00 | Cultivate Hope Corner Store, 604 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405, United States
We’re thrilled to announce that the Cultivate Hope Corner Store is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary from April 22nd to 27th!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Our store is open daily from 9 AM – 7 PM.
Be sure to stop by during the week to take part in the festivities. More special events on Saturday, April 27th. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and here’s to many more years of serving you with quality products and exceptional service.

Spring Celebration
2024-04-30 16:15 - 18:30 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Spring is here, and it’s time to celebrate!
Come join us for the Matthew 25 Spring Celebration, where we extend our gratitude to YOU – our incredible volunteers, donors, and supporters!
Tuesday, April 30, from 4:15 to 6:30 pm, with a brief program beginning at 4:30 pm.
This event is free and open to all. Join us at the Urban Farm for refreshments before embarking on a self-guided tour of our latest endeavors in the neighborhood!
During your tour, explore a newly constructed home, catch up on the latest from the Cultivate Hope Corner Store, delve into behind-the-scenes stories, visit our charming Farmhouse Airbnb, meet our newest additions – the chickens, and much more!
Wrap up the evening at 6:00 pm with dessert and a special ceremony at the Cultivate Hope Corner Store, where we’ll honor Len and Marlene Hadley. All are welcome!
RSVPs are now closed, but you are still welcome to attend!

Cultivate Hope Spring Plant Sale
2024-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Cultivate Hope’s annual Spring Plant Sale, held on May 4, 2024 from 10 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.
Plus, our Tool Library will have the following outdoor tools for sale during the Plant Sale:

Electric and gas powered lawn mowers
Electric and battery powered grass trimmers
Drop and broadcast spreaders
Electric and gas powered edgers
2 large planters
Electric blower/vacuum
Pole saws
Electric and gas powered chain saws
Electric hedge trimmers

Please join us at the Matthew 25’s Cultivate Hope Urban Farm located at 437 G Ave NW in Cedar Rapids.

Gardening Workshops – Seeding and Planting
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
This Gardening Workshop Series consists of six hands-on classes from April-September, held at our Urban Farm near downtown Cedar Rapids. Each monthly session will have small class sizes for maximizing time and individualized attention. During harvests, class participants may take home some of the produce, and the rest will be provided to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store, a small nonprofit grocery store with affordable groceries.
Our monthly workshops are from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month, April-September.
Here is a breakdown of each month’s lesson themes:

May 9 : Seeding and Planting
June 13 : Crop Management
July 11 : Planning and Preparation
August 8: Soil Management
September 12: Preservation

If you’re interested in attending, please sign up for all the classes that interest you!
SIGN UP FOR CLASSES

Farmers Markets at Cultivate Hope Urban Farm
2024-05-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
At our Farmers Markets, we provide fresh, locally-grown produce from the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, grown without pesticides or herbicides in the heart of Cedar Rapids. It’s also a time to gather with neighbors and family, learn something new, and connect with our beautiful farm.
Farmers Markets are held from 4-7 pm every Thursday from May 23 – October 3 at the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW.
Cash or card is accepted. See you at the farm!

Cultivate Hope Mega Market
2024-05-30 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-27 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-25 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 2024, each Mega Market will have a special theme surrounding activities, food and fun. Mark your calendars. We hope to see you all there!

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 30 – Season Kickoff
June 27 – Red, White and Blueberries
July 25 – Summer Celebration
August 29 – Flower Power
September 26 – Harvest Festival

Urban Farm Explorers Food Camp
2024-06-10 08:30 - 15:30, 2024-06-11 08:30 - 15:30, 2024-06-12 08:30 - 15:30, 2024-06-13 08:30 - 15:30 | 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 10-13, 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.
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 8 students. Cost is $160/student for the 4-day camp.
If your child would love to attend our camp, click here to complete the registration form. You will then be directed to the checkout to pay for the camp.

Teeing It Up Fore a Cause
2024-06-13 11:00 - 16:00 | IA
Who’s up for a round of golf? Join us for the 5th Annual Teeing It Up Fore a Cause golf outing!
This event is presented by The MAC & iGym to benefit Matthew 25. We hope to see you there!
Four person best shot
Thursday, June 13
11 AM – Shotgun Start To All Teas
Registration at 10 AM
Hunters Ridge Golf Course
$100/golfer or $400/foursome
Entry fee includes lunch, green fees, cart, gift bag, and range balls
To register, contact Kyle Knock at The MAC
319-377-7758

Gardening Workshops
2024-06-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
This Gardening Workshop Series consists of six hands-on classes from April-September, held at our Urban Farm near downtown Cedar Rapids. Each monthly session will have small class sizes for maximizing time and individualized attention. During harvests, class participants may take home some of the produce, and the rest will be provided to the Cultivate Hope Corner Store, a small nonprofit grocery store with affordable groceries.
Our monthly workshops are from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month, April-September.
Here is a breakdown of each month’s lesson themes:

April 11 : Garden Preparation
May 9 : Seeding and Planting
June 13 : Crop Management
July 11 : Planning and Preparation
August 8: Soil Management
September 12: Preservation

If you’re interested in attending, you can sign up for just the classes that interest you most, or for all 6 classes to get one free!
SIGN UP FOR CLASSES

Fridays at the Farm Food Camps
2024-07-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Cultivate Hope Urban Farm, 437 G Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Spend your Fridays at the Farm, learning about growing and making your own food! Come each week, or sign up for just a few. Dates are July 12,19, 26 and August 2,9,16 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 8 students each Friday. Cost is $25 per Friday/student or $130 for all six Fridays.
If your child would love to attend our camps on Fridays in July and August, click here to complete the registration form. You will then be directed to the checkout to pay for the camp.

Fridays at the Farm Food Camps
2024-07-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-09 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 July and August, click here to complete the registration form. You will then be directed to the checkout to pay for the camp.
