DMARC Launches Food Pantry Delivery Service
The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network is launching a food pantry delivery service to meet the needs of people experiencing food insecurity in Greater Des Moines at this time.
If a person is unable to obtain food by either visiting a food pantry location or by using a proxy to pick up food for them, they may call to request a delivery. DMARC is asking that only those with health, transportation, or other mitigating circumstances use this service.
People can call 1-833-DMARC-20 (1-833-362-7220) toll-free to request a delivery. This number will be staffed by trained volunteers and staff from 9:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Friday. Requests for delivery will be taken on a first-come first-serve basis, and delivery capacity will depend on the number of volunteers available. The service is launching with a maximum of 50 food pantry deliveries per day. Requests for delivery will close at 12:00pm or after 50 spots have been filled.
Once the order is placed, food will be delivered to the person’s doorstep with a no-contact drop-off the following business day between 9:00am and 12:00pm.
Those interested in volunteering to deliver food can sign up at dmarcunited.org/volunteer.
Maria
May 25, 2020 (6:51 pm)
I have positive to corona virus mi my husband and my 2 children
Barbara Brown
November 30, 2020 (2:16 pm)
I’m in the high percentile with asthma and copd and high blood pressure. And I’m trying to stay in until va gets the vaccine! My girls are even totally online schooled.! But I still need food. But of course you can’t do it.
Luke Elzinga
December 3, 2020 (12:55 pm)
Hi Barbara, have you called the delivery hotline? Please reach out to us at (515) 277-6969 or info@dmarcunited.org if you are having any issues receiving assistance.