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Food Donations are Needed!
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In the summer months, donations to the DMARC Food Pantry Network slump. We are currently in great need of donations to stock our shelves. Please consider donating today. Below is a list of some of the items in greatest need.
- Canned Soup (low sodium)
- Cereal (whole grain or healthy options)
- Fruit (canned in water or 100% juice)
- Large-size diapers
If you are not able to bring in a donation, please consider a monetary donation to DMARC. With our new 6,000 square foot warehouse, we are able to buy food wholesale at a good rate, as described by our Food Pantry Network Director Rebecca Whitlow in the video below. |
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New Study Links Food Insecurity and Maternal Depression
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A new study by an Iowa State University professor and student links food insecurity and maternal depression in rural America.
"We wanted to look at the depressive level that mothers in rural areas were experiencing," said Kim Greder, an associate professor in human development and family studies and ISU Extension and Outreach family life state specialist. "The nugget that can be taken away from this is, 'Take care of mom. Make sure mom's mental health is good.'"
Greder's research shows 42 percent of the families interviewed suffer from food insecurity, according to completion of a U.S. Department of Agriculture household food insecurity module. She said this is directly related to 36 percent of the mothers interviewed suffering from depression, according to the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. (Continue Reading...)
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Agape Garden Donates Fresh Produce
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The Agape Garden is a ministry of Ankeny First United Methodist Church. The garden was started in 2003 by a small group of volunteers within AFUMC. The garden has evolved into an ecumenical ministry to support several local churches and organizations, one of those being DMARC. The one-acre vegetable garden and fruit tree orchard is located at the Faith Chapel location of Ankeny FUMC, 7384 NW 16th Street on the southwest side of Ankeny. To stay up to date on the Agape Garden's harvest and donations, like their Facebook page. |
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Des Moines Area Religious Council
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1435 Mulberry Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-277-6969
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Youth Ministries Leader Needed
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The Des Moines Central Presbyterian Church is looking for a Youth Ministries Leader. Build and promote a vibrant youth program, grades 6-12. Team with a great staff and eager parents. Contagious faith required. Ability to lead youth (6-12) choir a plus. Part-time. Please submit cover letter and resume to Bill Monroe, isubill13@gmail.com. |
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DMARC does not require participation in religious services as a condition to receive assistance, and does not engage in religious proselytizing or counseling. DMARC practices non-discrimination in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. All services and programs are provided to consumers without discrimination in regard to family size or structure, religious or cultural beliefs, race, gender, age,
or disability.
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'Sick Puppies' Meet and Greet
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church and Sick Puppies are teaming up to sponsor a food drive for DMARC. Simply bring a canned item or two ( view DMARC's most needed items) and you'll be able to meet and have your picture taken with Shim, Emma and Mark.
The Meet and Greet will be held from 1-2 PM on Thursday, July 31, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 3424 Forest Ave., Des Moines. Monetary donations will also be accepted, and proceeds will go toward DMARC's 1435 Mulberry Capital Campaign. |
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Conflict Transformation Workshop
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Des Moines Valley Friends Meeting is hosting a Conflict Transformation workshop for youth on Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, 2014. The workshop is part of the nationwide Alternative to Violence Project, begun by quaker activists in 1975. We seek high-school age to young adult participants to take part in what promises to be a very worthwhile two-day session.
The hope is to find a group a young people of diverse backgrounds who can come together for this event. The potential to impact young people's future through learning the basics of conflict transformation is an opportunity not to be missed.
A donation of $10 to offset the cost of lunch and snacks is requested, but no one who wants to participate will be turned away. Out-of-town guests will have home-stays available for the night of August 16th.
For more information, visit conflicttrans.com or contact Carol Spaulding-Kruse at 515-250-4272. |
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Your friends at Valley Church invite you to attend their "no sale" event this Saturday. Gently used clothes, household goods, appliances and furniture are provided at no charge to area ministries, charitable organizations and their constituents. Please choose items for your personal use and immediate family only.
By invitation, not open to the general public.
The event will be held from 8-11 AM, this Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Eastview Community Center, 4101 E 42nd St., and Southridge Mall, SE 14th & Army Post Rd.
Organized by Valley Church, www.valley-church.com.
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Scholarship Offered in MidCity
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The Jane Foundation, Inc. and Youth Incentives, Inc. are receiving applications from an anonymous donor for a $1000 maximum scholarship for the fall semester.
Guidelines include that it can awarded only to youth who are connected to the Des Moines MidCity and are graduated from any high school. The student or students selected can attend school fulltime or parttime and must completely fill out the application provided and get it passed in by Aug. 15, 2014.
"Connected to the MidCity" means that the student lived in the MidCity at one time, even if he or she does not live there now. MidCity perameters are roughly Hickman Rd. on the North; 2nd Ave. on the East; Route 235 on the South; and Martin Luther King Blvd. on the West. In other words, if the student has lived within a few blocks outside of these perameters, he or she is still eligible.
Call the Jane Foundation office prior to picking up the application at 515-280-5129. Applicants will likely need at least a week to get the answers completed.
Applicants may apply instead for the Mary Rife scholarship that is available only for anyone majoring in nursing. These applications are available from Mary Rife at 244-6419 or from DMACC. Due dates may differ from the scholarships described above.
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Who Are We?
The Des Moines Area Religious Council is an interfaith organization with a core membership of over 130 congregations from four faith traditions. Recipient of the 2012 LIVE UNITED Advocate Award from the United Way of Central Iowa, DMARC provides a common means of responding to basic human needs and a context for interfaith dialogue.
The DMARC Food Pantry Network consists of 12 separate pantry sites, a centralized warehouse, and numerous community partners. It is the largest food pantry network in Iowa. Pantry sites are located in West Des Moines, Ankeny, Johnston, Urbandale, and eight sites in Des Moines. In 2013, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted more than 34,000 individuals in the greater Des Moines community; half of whom are children and youth.
MovetheFood is a DMARC-led initiative to address the entire food system in Greater Des Moines, building on more than 37 years of the Food Pantry Network, catalyzing fresh generations, and engaging new constituencies to further support a vision for a day when everyone in Polk County has enough to eat. |
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Disclaimer: The Des Moines Area Religious Council makes every effort to provide accurate and useful general information in its eVoice, but accepts no liability for the use of the material by individuals or organizations. We gladly distribute information from individuals, congregations, and other agencies, but our inclusion of such material should not be construed as being sponsored or endorsed by DMARC. Undated general announcements and employment opportunities are included for one month unless requested to be included for a longer period of time.
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