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Cultivate Hope Corner Store

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ORGANIZATION: MATTHEW 25

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Stock shelves for a good cause! The Cultivate Hope Corner Storeis a small, nonprofit grocery store owned and operated by Matthew 25. Our vision is to make this community grocery store a vibrant space that brings neighbors together and provides a convenient location for healthy food in a food desert neighborhood.

We are looking for volunteers who will provide logistical and hospitality support for day-to-day operations in the Cultivate Hope Corner Store. Tasks assigned may vary depending on store needs for certain days, but generally include helping customers, stocking and organizing shelves, preparing and serving food, and unloading delivery trucks. This position aims to extend the capacity of the Cultivate Hope Corner Store and to sustain resources for healthy and affordable food access in an area located in a food desert.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Preparing and serving lunch to guests from the lunch counter

  • Running the cash register and providing customer service

  • Stocking and cleaning shelves; checking dates on products

  • Unloading trucks and large deliveries

  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization of store space

  • Completing occasional drop-offs and deliveries to the Cultivate Hope Urban Farm or Groundswell Cafe

Requirements

  • Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner

  • Must be dependable and punctual

  • Must be courteous and personable when dealing with the public

  • Must be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented

  • Must maintain confidentiality of Matthew 25’s volunteers, partners, and donors

  • Must be 16 years of age or older

Training & Supervision

  • Job shadow shift with Corner Store staff

  • Training and supervision conducted by: Corner Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Team Leader, or designated trainer

Time Commitment

Corner Store hours of operation are 9am-7pm Monday-Saturday. We ask that volunteers please commit to a minimum weekly or every other week shift, preferably between the hours of 9am-noon.

Benefits

  • Addressing community food insecurity and expanding local food access

  • Social connection and opportunities to meet community members of various backgrounds

  • Free shift meal

20 Shifts

  • Thu Mar 20, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - FULL
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat Mar 22, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Thu Mar 27, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat Mar 29, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Thu Apr 03, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat Apr 05, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Thu Apr 10, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat Apr 12, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Thu Apr 17, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat Apr 19, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Thu Apr 24, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat Apr 26, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Thu May 01, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat May 03, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Thu May 08, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat May 10, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Thu May 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat May 17, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Thu May 22, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
  • Sat May 24, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST - Spots available: 1
    Ongoing weekly role; no set end date
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About MATTHEW 25

Location:

201 3RD AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve the health of people and neighborhoods by investing in quality affordable housing, healthy food, educational opportunities, and community building. We envision thriving, connected communities with sharing economies, where all people are valued, talents are multiplied, and neighbors live healthy, nourished lives full of opportunity.

Description

Matthew 25 improves the health of people and neighborhoods by investing in four main pillars: quality affordable housing, healthy food, educational opportunities, and community building. This is done through a range of programs including:

  • Groundswell Cafe: A pay-it-forward eatery where everyone has access to fresh, healthy food, regardless of their ability to pay.
  • Cultivate Hope Urban Farm: The first urban farm in Iowa, where we grow fresh fruits and vegetables without pesticides or herbicides, using sustainable practices. We also offer community garden plots where individuals can grow their own food.
  • Cultivate Hope Corner Store: A small, nonprofit grocery store owned and operated by Matthew 25. Our vision is to make this community grocery store a vibrant space that brings neighbors together and provides a convenient location for healthy food in a food desert neighborhood.
  • Tool Library: A collection of tools and supplies made available to community members and organizations to maintain and improve their homes, gardens and communities.
  • Transform Week: An annual event during which we connect volunteers with homeowners to take on maintenance and repair projects that the homeowners aren't able to do on their own.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Hunger
Community, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 20 shifts

WHERE

604 Ellis Boulevard NorthwestCedar Rapids, IA 52405

(41.97821,-91.68218)
 

DATE POSTED

February 27, 2025

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • Food Service
  • Retail / Sales
  • Basic Computer Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • We ask that volunteers in this role commit to a shift once a week or every other week.

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