Eat local, feed local
CONVIVIUM URBAN FARMSTEAD
Convivium is a nonprofit whose mission is to improve life through food.
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Why food? Because it is universal. Everyone eats.
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And we believe the ritual of eating is more than just satisfying hunger -- it involves the farmer that grew the food; the soil, sun, and rain that gave it life; the person who prepared it; and the people with whom we enjoy it. |
Enjoy food at our Coffee House & Restaurant
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Receive free meals through our Casserole Program
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IMPROVING LIFE THROUGH FOOD
Want to connect more with your food, the environment, and the people in your community?
We offer classes, demonstrations, and experiences that each cover three areas of the food system: the production of food (grow), the preparation and preservation of food (cook), and the sharing and enjoyment of food (eat).
CLASSESOur classes turn your curiosities and interests into knowledge and skills on a variety of food-related topics.
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DEMONSTRATIONSCheck out our free and fun ways to witness some of our behind-the-scenes projects.
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EXPERIENCESJoin us to celebrate and strengthen our connection to ourselves, our community, and our environment.
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PROGRAM CALENDAR
Upcoming Public Classes
*Free casserole distribution every Thursday at 11 am
*Free food box distribution every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 3 pm
*Free casserole distribution every Thursday at 11 am
*Free food box distribution every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 3 pm
UPCOMING RESTAURANT EVENTS
Sunday, May 11 | Mother's Day Buffet | 9 am, 11 am & 1 pm seatings
Sunday, June 8 | Disco Brunch with DJ SaladSpinner | 9 am - 1 pm
Backlot Pizza Nights held every Thursday | April 24 - October 23 | 5-8pm *excluding July 3
Sunday, June 8 | Disco Brunch with DJ SaladSpinner | 9 am - 1 pm
Backlot Pizza Nights held every Thursday | April 24 - October 23 | 5-8pm *excluding July 3
Increasing Access to Healthy Food
Convivium also provides free meals, as well as tools and education about healthy food choices, to children and adults who are struggling with food access, especially those living in the North End of Dubuque, IA. Here's how:
Casserole ProgramWe distribute and deliver free, fully-prepared casseroles each week to those in need of food.
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Free ProduceWe host bi-weekly food box distributions and maintain garden beds that anyone can harvest from.
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Good & CheapWe teach a hands-on cooking class for adults and families that teaches healthy eating on a budget.
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Eat Local, Feed LocalConvivium is a nonprofit whose mission is to improve life through food. We accomplish our mission through classes, demonstrations, and experiences that use food to foster connection to ourselves, our community and our environment.
Your patronage at Convivium, whether it is by taking a gardening class, touring our farm, or grabbing brunch with your friends, helps to support our outreach efforts to eliminate food insecurity in our community. Thank you. |
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TAKE A TOUR OF OUR GARDENS & FACILITIESWe offer interactive, guided tours of our gardens and facility for large and small groups. Tours are offered throughout the year, but are most fun (and tasty) during the growing season (May through September). Fees apply for guided tours.
We also have a free, self-guided tour you can take at your convenience. |