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eVoice - December 8, 2015
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Thank You for Your Participation in #GivingTuesday!
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We want to extend a huge thank you to all who participated during #GivingTuesday last week. We hope you enjoyed our Hunger-Free Heroes campaign, and we thank you for help in spreading the word about local hunger issues. With your help, we raised a total of: |
Not quite enough to meet our #GivingTuesday goal of $3,000, but that $2,340 is enough for: |
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3,900 meals
7,800 servings of fresh produce
food to feed a family of two for 468 days
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Thank You For Your Generous Support!
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This Thursday: DART Fares for Food Day
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DART's third annual Fares for Food Day will be held Thursday, Dec. 10. Riders can make donations of their standard boarding fares ($1.75 for Local, $2 for Express, and $3.50 for Flex and On Call). Additionally, people who typically pay with passes or employer IDs can make cash donations of any amount into the farebox.
DART will donate all cash fares to the DMARC Food Pantry Network, in support of the Hunger Free Polk County initiative.
Last year, Fares for Food Day brought in $3,861.31 of donated fares to the DMARC Food Pantry Network (photo below).
Ride DART and help fill our warehouse shelves by participating in DART's Fares For Food Day on December 10! |
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ABC5 and Fareway Team Up for Can Hunger Food Drive Friday
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This Friday, December 11, We Are Iowa ABC5 and Fareway are partnering up for the Can Hunger Food Drive, held all day at the Fareway at 86th and Meredith in Urbandale. All food donated that day will be distributed through the DMARC Food Pantry Network. Stop by and drop off a few food items to help us Can Hunger!
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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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December 10
December 11
'Can Hunger' Food Drive
December 12
December 19
January 31, 2016
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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 makes every effort to provide accurate and useful general information in its eVoice, but accepts no liability for the use of materials by individuals or organizations. We gladly promote events and programs from partners that are connected to our mission, and related to the topic of hunger, poverty, interfaith relations, religious education or the arts. 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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Donate Food for Discount at KOSAMA
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KOSAMA Johnston is hosting their first Warrior Challenge, and is offering $40 off admission when you bring in a minimum of 6 food items to donate to the DMARC Food Pantry Network. The Warrior Challenge takes place on Saturday, December 12, with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m.
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World Food Prize Holiday Open House
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The community is invited to the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates on Saturday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for their Holiday Open House. Come and hear holiday music and experience the spectacular acoustics in this historic building, and explore our world through photos.
There will be a live performance of seasonal Christmas music by the Grace Church Ensemble, as well as the opportunity to tour 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World international photography exhibit by Howard G. Buffett. These two elements will bring us together around an important theme at this time of year, to unite us all in the spirit of alleviating hunger that is still experienced by so many in the world.
Please share this invitation with all of your friends, colleagues, family members, and other community members and encourage them to join. There is no admission charge and it is a wonderful opportunity to experience this beautiful building during this special time of year.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Fair
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This Saturday, December 12, a health insurance enrollment fair will be host from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families (801 University Ave, Unit 3 in Des Moines) to help individuals and families through the health insurance process. This event is organized by the Polk County Health Department, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa, Broadlawns Medical Center, Primary Health Care and Mercy Medical Center Des Moines. Spanish interpreters will be available. More information at http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/health/.
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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 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.
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 materials by individuals or organizations. We gladly promote events and programs from partners that are connected to our mission, and related to the topic of hunger, poverty, interfaith relations, religious education or the arts. 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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