3 results for month: 11/2018
Mobilizing to Meet the Need
This article originally appeared in the Nov/Dec/Jan 2018-19 issue of The Voice.
On Wednesday, October 3, The Partnership for a Hunger Free Polk County dedicated two new mobile food pantries at the Ellis I. Levitt Boys & Girls Club at Carver Elementary in Des Moines.
The two new mobile food pantries were made possible thanks to the generosity of Gregory and Suzie Glazer Burt, Charlotte and Fred Hubbell, Variety-the Children's Charity, and The Partnership for a Hunger Free Polk County.
The additional mobile food pantries will allow DMARC to reach more locations at a higher frequency, and to reach underserved populations such as children at the ...
Statement on Racist Threats Made to Drake Students
The DMARC Food Pantry Network assists 17,000 individuals every single month with the support of hundreds of religious and non-religious groups. We know that great things are possible when we do this work together. And in order to work together, it is vital for us to grow in awareness, foster appreciation, and build relationship across difference. Therefore, it is a priority of our work to create opportunities for education and connection, especially when it comes to religious diversity. Drake University has been a partner in our work to build a community of admiration, trust, connection, and engagement in this metro area. We have been so honored to ...
Tara’s Story
When you first meet Tara, you immediately notice a few things about her. Her eyes sparkle, and she has more than a few goals. But that wasn't always the case.
Born in Salt Lake City, Tara came to Des Moines seeking opportunity after escaping an abusive situation. In Des Moines she attended college, graduated, and got a job at a financial firm. However, layoffs forced her to move to Texas where, not long thereafter, she fell on hard times.
In the span of seven months, Tara lost 155 pounds and was diagnosed with debilitating disorders. She became incommunicative and was unable to retain even the simplest information for more than two minutes at a ...