May Volunteer News
DMARC will be hosting a 25th Birthday Party for the Red Barrel Program and Volunteer Appreciation Day on Thursday, May 14, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the DMARC office and warehouse, 1435 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, 50309.

Come help us commemorate the 25th Birthday of DMARC's Red Barrel Program with food, drinks and a birthday cake, which Hy-Vee stores have generously donated (Thanks)! We will also be celebrating the great work volunteers have done throughout the Food Pantry Network, Red Barrel locations, and DMARC warehouse and office with a short program at 5:15 p.m. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend so we can get an estimate on food.
You can also join the Red Barrel 25th Birthday Celebration Facebook Event for updates.
Landscaping Volunteer Needed at DMARC
DMARC is looking for an individual or team to volunteer with beautifying the DMARC campus. This volunteer would have the following responsibilities:
  • Planting flowers, shrubs and other foliage
  • Watering and weeding as needed
  • No mowing required
Ideally, we would like to find an individual or group who is available to volunteer on a regular basis until fall. If interested, please contact Office Manager Linda Vander Hart, lvanderhart@dmarcunited.org or 515-277-6969.
Volunteer with DMARC at I-Cubs Sunday Home Games
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During every Iowa Cubs Sunday home game this summer, DMARC/MovetheFood will be accepting three food items as a donation in exchange for one general admission ticket, or an upgrade to a Grand Stand seat for only $5.

We are in need of volunteer groups of 2-3 individuals for each I-Cubs Sunday home game this summer. Volunteers will help collect food donations at the entrance. Every Sunday home game begins at 1:00 p.m. Dates of the Sunday home games are listed below.
  • May 3, 10 & 24
  • June 7, 14 & 28
  • July 19
  • August 9 & 30
If you would like more information on volunteering at I-Cubs Sunday home games, please contact Daniel Beck at dbeck@dmarcunited.org or (515) 282-2026.
Meals from the Market Volunteers Needed
Each Saturday morning during the summer, the Meals from the Market program collects produce donations from vendors at the Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market.

DMARC is currently seeking volunteers to collect produce donations during the Downtown Farmer's Market, especially on the following dates:
  • May 16 (8 volunteers needed)
  • June 20 (4-6 volunteers needed)
  • July 4 (4-6 volunteers needed)
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Daniel Beck, dbeck@dmarcunited.org or 515-282-2026.
Volunteer During the Weekend with a Sack Saturday!
Are you looking to get involved volunteering with DMARC, but can't find the time during your busy week? Sack Saturdays are a terrific way to involve entire groups including employee departments, Boy Scout, Girl Scouts, Kiwanis and youth groups.

Sack Saturday volunteers help gather donations from partnering Hy-Vee, Fareway, Price Chopper, and Cash Saver locations in Greater Des Moines. Encourage shoppers to purchase and donate Hunger Sacks and other food items, and garner cash donations.

Interested in getting a group together to volunteer for a Sack Saturday? Contact Red Barrel Coordinator John Robinson, jrobinson@dmarcunited.org or 515-277-6969 x18.