WORKING TO ALLEVIATE THE NEED FOR FOOD IN OUR COMMUNITYConvivium’s Community Casserole program provides free, wholesome meals that are available each week for pick up or delivery.
The global pandemic and its effects on our economy have exposed and increased the need for food – leaving many families in our community struggling to put adequate meals on the table. The casserole program is one of the ways we work towards increasing access to food -- especially real, wholesome food -- in our community. Since September 2020, we have distributed over 20,000 casseroles to families right here in our community! As you can imagine, this program is made possible by a lot of community support. Generous donations (of time and money) by organizations and individuals have helped us grow the program to meet the increasing need. |
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Receive CasserolesFor those unable to pick up each Thursday at Convivium or Resources Unite, it is possible to have your casserole delivered to your home if you live within Dubuque city limits.
Due to capacity restraints, we have hit our limit on the number of deliveries we can provide weekly. Therefore, we have instituted a "wait list" for new casserole delivery sign-ups (if you are currently signed-up you will continue to receive your casserole weekly). To sign up, you must fill out the "wait list" form (below). You will then be added to the waiting list and we will contact you when you get to the top of the list. |
VolunteerIt takes a lot of people to make this weekly food program possible! If you, or a group of your friends/coworkers, are interested in preparing ingredients, assembling meals, or delivering casseroles -- click the button below to read more details and to sign up.
There are options to sign up for just one day or on-going. |
DonateIt has been the generosity of local individuals and organizations that makes it possible to provide over 800 servings of wholesome meals each week. Over the past (nearly) two years, we have continued to expand the casserole program to meet the growing need for food in our community because of donations large and small from people like you.
Click below to provide a home cooked dinner for a local family. |
Pick Up Times & LocationsThere is no registration required to pick up a casserole – you can just show up to one of these locations each week!
Convivium Urban Farmstead every Thursday between 11 am and 12:30 pm (or until supplies last). 2811 Jackson St. Dubuque, IA 52001 Resources Unite every Thursday from 2 to 4 pm (or until supplies last). 1900 John F. Kennedy Rd. Dubuque, IA 52002 |
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Delivery InformationTo sign up for delivery, you must fill out a registration form (see section above: Receive Casseroles). Note: If you are already signed up, you will be automatically registered for the following month. On the registration form, you will be able to select the day/time you would like them dropped off, as well as provide information about how we can best deliver to your home.
Delivery is made possible through a partnership with DuRide, in addition to Convivium volunteers. If you have questions or need help filling out this form, please call Brian at 563.557.2900. Delivery options:
Wednesday evening between 5 and 7 pm Thursdays between 11 am and 1 pm Thursdays between 4 and 6 pm |
The Impact“I’m elderly and have trouble getting to the store so the meal provides extra food for me when I don’t have very much, I’m on a fixed income and even that one meal is a big help!” “I recently lost disability because of my age. Also had to quit my part-time job because of my arthritis. So yes, this program helps. Don’t need to spend as much on groceries. And the casseroles are awesome – chicken teriyaki is my favorite.” |
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