Groundswell Cafe | Matthew 25
201 3rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Matthew 25
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Required documents
None
Hours
Mon-Sat 7 am-2 pm
(319) 200-2791
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Visit for services
Fees
Donations accepted, no one turned away due to inability to pay
Service area
Linn County, IA
The Groundswell Cafe is a pay-it-forward eatery whose mission is to provide a place where everyone has access to fresh, healthy food, regardless of their ability to pay. Offers a simple, healthy menu featuring soups, salads, and sandwiches, with as much of the food as possible supplied by what is grown on the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm and the on-site hydroponic system. At this cafe, guests can round up their bill or make a donation to help pay for a meal for someone who can’t afford it. Those who can’t afford to pay can order and enjoy fresh healthy food at no cost.
Last Assured
01/15/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Matthew 25
Offers access to affordable housing, healthy food through community gardens, and summer youth programs.