QRFup.org Mission Statement

QRFup.org exists to close the nutritional gap across Iowa by delivering free, dignified access to healthy meals, practical food education, and community-centered support. Our mission is simple but urgent: ensure that no Iowan—regardless of ZIP code, income, or circumstance—faces hunger alone. We work every day to reduce the impact of food deserts, strengthen local resilience, and nourish both body and spirit through compassion, connection, and shared meals.

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My Place Caboose Restaurant

Across Iowa, thousands of families live miles from affordable, nutritious food. These food deserts aren’t just statistics—they’re lived realities that affect health, opportunity, and hope. QRFup.org was created to meet that challenge head-on.

At our caboose restaurant, My Place, we turn that mission into a warm, welcoming experience. It’s more than a meal spot—it’s a community table on rails. Every day, we offer:

• Free nutritious meals crafted to support health and dignity

• Nutrition education that empowers families to make informed choices

• Hands-on learning about food access, preparation, and wellness

• A safe, friendly gathering place where neighbors become community

And we do it with a smile and a signature promise: “We supply the icebreakers, and you warm the seats!”