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eVoice - February 2, 2016
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February Donation of the Month: Healthy Canned Goods
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Did you know that February is National Canned Food Month? Canned goods are very important to the DMARC Food Pantry Network. Keep in mind when donating canned goods, however, that some are better than others!
DMARC's healthy food guidelines strive to provide healthier options for those who visit our partner pantries. We ask that if you are donating canned items, please try to donate healthy options that are low in sugar, fat and salt. No salt added vegetables and fruit canned in its own juice are a few examples of healthy options. |
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Volunteer Needed for 3 February Bread Pick-ups
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We are in need of a volunteer to pick up bread from the West Lakes Hy-Vee store, 1725 Jordan Creek Pkwy in West Des Moines, the following Tuesday mornings: February 16, February 23, and March 1. The bread donation needs to be picked up and transported to St. Mary Family Center, 1815 Hubbell Avenue in Des Moines. If you would like to volunteer for this opportunity, please contact the DMARC office at 515-277-6969 or info@dmarcunited.org. |
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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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Healthy Canned Goods
- Low sugar, fat and salt options
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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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Save the Date: Bishop Dingman Peace Award Event
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The Bishop Dingman Peace Award event will be held Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st Street in Ankeny, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The kyenote speaker is John Dear, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, peace activist, lecturer and author. This year's peace award recipient is Des Moines Catholic Worker. |
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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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