Des Moines Area Religious Council
100 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315 | (515) 277-6969 | info@dmarcunited.org
Our Mission
Working together to meet basic human needs for the greater Des Moines community.
Our Services
Learn more about our Food Pantry Network and Interfaith Engagement.
Latest News from DMARC
3 Ways to Scare Away Hunger this Halloween season
Looking forward to frights and fun this Halloween season? As you plan ahead for your tricks and treats, don’t forget about all the ways you can help fight hunger along the way. Hold a ‘trunk or treat’ event and include a food drive ‘Trick or …Read More »
Save the Date – Fighting hunger shouldn’t be scary…
Join Save the Children Action Network and DMARC as we bring advocates from across the state of Iowa for the 2023 Iowa State Advocacy Summit on Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. What is the Advocacy Summit? The Iowa State Advocacy Summit is …Read More »
What you need to know about P-EBT
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Monday that food assistance will be available through a program called Summer Pandemic EBT food benefits in the coming weeks. Programs that provide food assistance with minimal barriers are key to addressing food insecurity for …Read More »
DMARC Food Pantry Network sees busiest month of all time in August
The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network assisted 23,886 unique individuals during the month of August, becoming the highest monthly total in the 47-year history of the network. During the month, 23,886 individuals made 27,142 visits for monthly assistance – an 18 …Read More »
DMARC Remembers David Wolnerman
DMARC is greatly saddened to hear of the death of David Wolnerman, one of the last known Iowans who survived the Nazi concentration camps during the holocaust. During his years in the Des Moines Metro area, Mr. Wolnerman shared his story far and wide for …Read More »6 ways to make a difference during Hunger Action Month
As the DMARC Food Pantry Network continues to see more people than ever before, this September is a great time to find a way to help us fight hunger right in your own backyard. Every little bit counts… see if you can find a new …Read More »Turning interfaith engagement Into understanding and action
As you walk through the doors to Temple B’nai Jeshurun, immediately you are greeted by a table of literature on local charity resources, a table of food donation collections, and a bright red barrel adorning the classic DMARC Red Barrel stop sign – “Help …Read More »
DIY: When creativity and philanthropy meet
17 year old Ethan H. Stanley doesn’t like to be bored in the summers. After volunteering with his High School Swim team at the DMARC warehouse, he came up with an idea for how he could support a cause he cared about. Thanks to Ethan’s …Read More »DMARC Food Pantry Network Hosting ‘Rivalry Week’ Food Drive Competition
Want bragging rights off the field prior to the big game on September 9th? The state’s largest food pantry network is inviting the community to give back while showing their Iowa or Iowa State pride during the DMARC Competitive Food or Fund Drive. DMARC is …Read More »
DMARC Sees Single busiest day of Food Pantry Usage
1 in 5 Des Moines residents received food assistance through DMARC The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network assisted 1,731 unique individuals on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 setting a single-day record of people assisted. This surpasses the previous single-day record that had …Read More »