PO Box 811 | Dubuque, IA | 52004-0811

    Welcome to DACU: Our Mission

    We, the members of DACU, people of diverse faiths and beliefs, are united by our belief in God, our concerns for justice and our call to serve others. Through prayerful dependence on God and respectful cooperation with each other, we will make a difference in our world by fostering an awareness and understanding of human need.  We will be a supportive presence in this community and beyond through the generous sharing of our time, talents and resources. Adopted by the Delegate Assembly, 10-22-96

    DACU serves its Mission through regular monthly meetings, special activities, communication with its member congregations, and fund raising for its three main projects: Dubuque Food Pantry, Dubuque Rescue Mission and PIN (People In Need). In addition, DACU supports associate projects such as Church Women United, the Crop Walk, Habitat for Humanity, and the NAACP.

DACU 2026 MEETINGS and EVENTS (All are welcome)

• January 27, 6pm: Annual Dinner Meeting @ Sisters of the Presentation Motherhouse

• February 25, 7pm: AARP Fraud Watch @ Bread of Life Presbyterian Church, 2155 University

• March 24: Hunger in Dubuque @ Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury RD.

• April 28: Services for Elderly

• May 26:

• August 25: Annual Potluck/Worship Gathering

• September: CROP Hunger Walk

• November 22, 4pm: Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service @ Church of the Resurrection, 4300 Asbury Rd.

    Statement by the Board of Directors of DACU. 6-19-20:

    We are living through a profound time - a time of pandemic, pain and protest, as well as the possibility of real, systematic change. In this time, we commit to the Dubuque area interfaith community and racial equity. As “normal” shifts, we wish to provide meaningful assistance, anchored in a commitment to our Mission which calls us to express “concerns for justice and our call to serve others”. We are listening and learning; finding hope and inspiration in the actions of our Dubuque community.


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  • Dubuque CROP Hunger Walk Committee 2025-2026


    Sara McCaw, Chair
    Lynn Rusk, Treasurer
    Sue Hattel
    Tom Loguidice
    Mary Moothart
    Sharon Speckhard
    Mark Vasquez

The latest CROP Walk Newsletter


Latest News:

WI Council of Churches Interfaith Report

    Sr. Betty Kugi shares this marvelous resource from the Wisconsin Council of Churches. Their publication is "Loving our Interfaith Neighbors: A Study-Action Guide" which can be downloaded here.



  • PIN (People in Need) Fundraiser

    PIN currently has funds, thanks to all the caring congregations and people in Dubuque. Some, but not much. If you have already contributed, then thank you so very much. If you are thinking about contributing, we urge you to do so to help those in our community. Please send monetary contributions to:
    PIN
    2155 University Ave
    Dubuque, IA 52001


  • Dubuque Food Pantry

    Food Pantry The mission of the Dubuque Food Pantry is to provide food to members of the community who are experiencing food insecurity.

    The Board and Staff of the Dubuque Food Pantry will work within the community to promote the mission.

    Handicap Accessible.

    Most needed items:
    Mac & Chs, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Potato mixes, soup/crackers, cereal, Canned Veggies, Canned Fruit, Canned tuna/meat.

    Monetary donations can be made for Meat, Milk, and Eggs.

    Contact and Information Theresa M. Caldwell
    Executive Director
    1310 White St.
    Dubuque, IA 52001
    (563) 583-4440

    Hours: MWF 1-3:30
    Tuesday 9-11:30
    Closed Thursday, Weekends, Holidays
    email: dubuquefoodpantry@yahoo.com
    http://www.dbqfoodpantry.com

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