The Neighborhood Meal and Enrichment Program (NMEP) provides free warm, nutritious noon meals in the heart of Cedar Rapids during the summer months.

Need a Meal?

Come join us from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Monday – Friday in the summer. All are welcome.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church - Wesley Center (lower level)
1340 3rd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Want to Help?

Many volunteers are needed each week to help make Neighborhood Meals possible. Find out more about the program and how you can volunteer at neighborhoodmeals.org or contact Kate Buroker.

NMEP relies solely on private and community donations. Donations are always welcome to help us continue to provide thousands of meals each summer.

Cash or checks made out to Neighborhood Meal and Enrichment Program can also be mailed or delivered to:

Neighborhood Meal and Enrichment Program
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
1340 3rd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403

To donate food, contact Kate Buroker or call the St. Paul’s office at 319-363-2058.

About NMEP

Neighborhood Meals Enrichment Program is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the partnership of five local churches in Cedar Rapids with the mission of feeding the hungry:

• First Lutheran Church
• First Presbyterian Church
• Christ Episcopal Church
• Westminster Presbyterian Church
• St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

The organization is managed by a board of directors with representatives from each church.