Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

The Connection Cafe serves lunch five days a week to homeless and low income individuals and families through their serving site located at 701 Grand Avenue in downtown Des Moines. Under the direction of a paid coordinator, volunteers from more than 30 churches, schools and civic groups donate and serve an average of 146 meals to 114 people on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The Connection Cafe is a program created by The Bridge, a collaboration of four downtown Des Moines churches as part of their mission to minister to the poor.

How to Help:

The Connection Cafe can be supported through donations and volunteering. Volunteers can provide, prepare, and/or serve meals; either on a one-time basis or on a regular schedule. They are currently in need of one or more volunteer groups nearly every month, and are also looking into the possibility of adding Thursday to their serving schedule. Those who would like to get involved with the Cafe as an individual or with a group should call Rob at 515-771-1481 or email him at theconnectioncafe@hotmail.com.