Calling All Hunger-Free Heroes!

Today in Greater Des Moines, we have over 54,000 people facing hunger.

With a crisis of this magnitude, we are calling on everyone in our community to contribute a $15 donation, and join our team of Hunger-Free Heroes. We are aiming for 200 contributions of $15, or a total of $3,000 in online giving.
We encourage you to join us in our fight. Donate $15 to our #GivingTuesday campaign today and become a Hunger-Free Hero for some of our community's most vulnerable people. Here are a few stories that express the struggles of those we serve*.

Even if you can't give today, please share this message with a friend.
Bob and Susan

At one point in their lives, Bob and Susan were donating food during their congregation's monthly food drive. Now, they are seeking assistance. 

After losing his job and subsequently his health insurance, Bob and Susan are struggling with medical bills, and don't always have enough money to pay for food.
Monica, Riley and Aidan

Monica is a single mother of two, Riley and Aidan. She also has two jobs, but with both of the children needing child care, Monica feels like she just can't get ahead.

She is able to get healthy food for her growing children from a DMARC partner pantry, and the extra food is just enough to get by at the end of the month.
Chase

A veteran of the War in Iraq, Chase suffers from PTSD and still struggles finding and holding employment.

He's not always sure where his next meal will be coming from, and relies on the food pantry for daily items such as bread and donated fresh produce.
*For reasons of confidentiality, composite stories shown here are not client testimonials
Thank you for your participation in #GivingTuesday! Keep checking your inbox for announcements about our Hunger-Free Heroes Campaign throughout the day, and be sure to share our email and campaign with your contacts!

Thank You!
Des Moines Area Religious Council

1435 Mulberry Street

Des Moines, IA 50309

 

515-277-6969
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 2014, the DMARC Food Pantry Network assisted more than 41,000 individuals in the greater Des Moines community; half of whom are children and youth.
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