Advocacy
The Des Moines Area Religious Council advocates for policies that will reduce food insecurity in the state of Iowa.
DMARC is a member of the Iowa Hunger Coalition, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization. The Iowa Hunger Coalition is a group of passionate anti-hunger organizations and individuals who work for effective policies and help educate Iowans on the causes, effects, and solutions of food insecurity and hunger in Iowa.
If you would like to learn more about our advocacy efforts or data visualization dashboard, please contact DMARC’s Communications and Advocacy Manager, Luke Elzinga, lelzinga@dmarcunited.org or (515) 277-6969 x10.
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Anti-Hunger Day on the Hill 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 8am-12pm
Iowa State Capitol
Join us Tuesday, February 25, 8:00am-12:00pm at the Iowa State Capitol, as we advocate for policies that would reduce hunger and food insecurity in our state.
DMARC Breakfast Advocacy Training
First, DMARC will be hosting a breakfast advocacy training from 8:15-9:45am at the Iowa State Capitol in Room G19 on the Ground Floor. There, you will learn about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), DMARC’s advocacy agenda for 2020, and information and advice on how to be an effective advocate with your elected officials.
IFBA’s Anti-Hunger Day on the Hill
Then, we will be participating in the Anti-Hunger Day on the Hill hosted by the Iowa Food Bank Association from 10:00am-12:00pm and advocating with our elected officials.
We know that we cannot solve hunger and food insecurity on our own. It will take all of us working together to end food insecurity in Iowa.
Register to Attend Download a PDF2020 State Legislative Agenda
- Protect and enhance the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Sales tax exemption for hunger-fighting organizations
- Eliminate the sales tax for diapers and period supplies
- Incentivize local food purchases by schools and organizations
- Address the Child Care Cliff Effect
- Streamline food rescue and donation tax credits
Food Insecurity in My District
The handouts below use data from DMARC’s data visualization dashboard to show food pantry use in each legislative district during DMARC’s fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019).
- Iowa Senate Districts
Senate District 15
Senate District 16
Senate District 17
Senate District 18
Senate District 19
Senate District 20
Senate District 21
Senate District 22
- Iowa House Districts
House District 30
House District 31
House District 32
House District 33
House District 34
House District 35
House District 36
House District 37
House District 38
House District 39
House District 40
House District 41
House District 42
House District 43
House District 44
Additional Advocacy Resources
December Usage Report
Annual Summary
Where Our Food Comes From
