Meet Tara
“They were all so kind when I first went to the Bidwell Food Pantry. They welcomed me and there was no judgement.”
DMARC is fighting food security by operating a network of partner food pantries and mobile food pantry sites in the Des Moines metro area.
DMARC operates one of the only Food Pantry Networks in the country. We are neither entirely a “food bank” nor a “food pantry,” but we help fill the gap between both. We are somewhat unique in the emergency feeding world. The DMARC Food Pantry Network consists of 13 individual partner pantries, multiple mobile food pantry sites, and a home delivery service. DMARC provides a guaranteed supply of food to our partner pantries, free of charge, and operates a centralized intake database.
Get Help
People seeking assistance in the Des Moines metro area can go to one of 13 partner food pantry sites, numerous mobile food pantry sites, or the home delivery program to receive a three-day supply of food for themselves and their families once per month at no cost.
Get Involved
Get involved at DMARC by donating funds or food, volunteering your time, hosting or supporting an event, or exploring the various other opportunities available to help your community and neighbors in need.
Our Impact
Despite folks needing more and more frequent help, the DMARC network of pantries has risen to the occasion. Every day, we continue to offer a dignified pantry experience, where one can count on a regular inventory of items and access to healthy foods.
Stories of Impact
Meet Heather
“They are so friendly. They don’t treat you like you are less than, they treat you like they’re glad you are here.”
Meet Marisol
“They did this so that their children would have a better life… But even making $18 an hour I sometimes need help.”
Questions?
Let’s talk about how we can unite to meet the need. Reach out to us at info@dmarcunited.org or (515) 277‑6969.