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Help Us Package Another Pasta Donation!
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We recently received another donation of bulk pasta, this one even larger than the first!
We are currently looking for volunteer groups of 3-10 individuals to assist in individually packaging this bulk pasta.
Consider getting together some members of your congregation, workplace or school, and pitch in to help feed neighbors in need in Greater Des Moines. This pasta will be sent throughout DMARC's Network of 12 partner pantries.
You can schedule a volunteer group by contacting Daniel Beck, dbeck@dmarcunited.org or 515-282-2026.
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The Donation of the Month for July is beans! The DMARC Food Pantry Network distributes both canned beans and dried beans. Beans are high in protein, and contain other essential vitamins and minerals, such as Iron, Magnesium and Vitamin C.
Canned beans are included in our monthly food boxes, provided they meet our healthy food guidelines. Pork and beans are high in sugar, fat and salt, and do not meet our guidelines for monthly food boxes. Any food donations we receive that do not meet these guidelines are still distributed throughout the Network as supplemental food items.
Dried beans, along with rice, Meals from the Heartland / Outreach, Inc. meal packages, donated produce and donated bread products, are available daily at food pantries for those seeking assistance.
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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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Beans
dried or canned in water
please no pork and beans
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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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Disclaimer: The Des Moines Area Religious Council is a membership organization of congregations with differing views. It gladly distributes information from member or partner individuals, congregations, and other agencies, but inclusion of such material should not be construed as sponsorship or endorsement by DMARC. It 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. Undated general announcements and employment opportunities are included for one week unless requested to be included for a longer period of time. Approval of this disclaimer by the Board of Directors pending.
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Sheltered-Reality Performance at Ankeny Summerfest
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July 11, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Ankeny First UMC, 206 SW Walnut St, Ankeny
Sheltered Reality will be performing on a float in the Ankeny Summerfest Parade, and then perform at the Ankeny First United Methodist Church. The church is just a short walk from Hawkeye Park and the parade route.
Sheltered Reality believes that Music can have Meaning, yet be a blast at the same time! SR uses drums set to music, as well as choreography to motivate audiences to realize that anyone, at any age, can dream and succeed.
During the performance you will learn their Steps of Success, get the chance to succeed through a drum lesson, and have the opportunity to perform with them!
Ankeny First UMC will be serving free hot dogs, chips and cold drink to the first 500 visitors. Booths and children's activities will be on-going.
Recommended: Bring a lawn chair.
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Save the Dates: Iowa Nonprofit Summit
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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 nearly 40 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 member or partner 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 week unless requested to be included for a longer period of time.
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