Cultivate Hope Corner Store is a small, nonprofit neighborhood grocery store located on a corner near downtown Cedar Rapids. This beautifully remodeled space provides reduced-cost, fresh, and local produce, as well as dry goods, food staples, dairy, meat, and bakery items. It features a true blessing to the community with reasonable and affordable prices. The store has a pay-it-forward model and a free corner for those in need. Fresh, ready-to-eat meals are supplied by Groundswell Cafe. The kind and friendly staff host community-building events and food workshops in a small seating area, making it a place where people feel at home.
I just stopped in to grab a few items for lunch since they're the closest grocery store to my office, I was so impressed! Excellent selection, great prices, and their mission is so important. Their Grab & Go caesar salad is going to be my new go-to, 10/10.
December 2025
Just got an 8 oz of Tuscan creamy soup & had to make a review IMMEDIATELY because HOLY CRAPOLI this is like one of the best soups I’ve ever eaten. (I consider myself a soup connoisseur this is a big deal)
September 2025
Wonderful staff and a nice selection for an independent neighbor grocer's.
