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Iowa Stops Hunger

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DMARC report highlights disparities in food insecurity, issues call for action to end lasting effects of redlining

People of color continued to experience food insecurity at disproportionately higher levels than others, according to a report from the Des Moines Area Religious Council that details just how  much more frequently people of color …

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BR BUZZ: Iowa Stops Hunger highlighted at national USAging Conference

Business Publications Corp. initiative Iowa Stops Hunger was recently highlighted at the July 13 national USAging Annual Conference, which represents the national network of Area Agencies on Aging. Tim Conroy, national vice president of governmental and health …

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DMARC to add mobile food pantry visit to Orchard Place-Pace Center on Monday

The Des Moines Area Religious Council plans to launch a new mobile food pantry on Monday at Orchard Place-Pace Center. The mobile pantry will be at 620 Eighth St. in downtown Des Moines every first …

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Food Bank of Iowa assistance reaches new all-time high in May

Food Bank of Iowa partners during May served the highest number of individuals in the organization’s 40-year history, CEO Michelle Book announced Monday. Food Bank of Iowa’s 700 partners include community pantries, shelters, day care …

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Wellmark Foundation seeks Healthy Foods MATCH Grant applications

The Wellmark Foundation is now accepting applications for its Access to Healthy Foods Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) Grant program. Applications are due Sept. 21. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded, and …

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Double Up Food Bucks introduces reporting system, gets grant to increase program use

Double Up Food Bucks has rolled out a new virtual tracking system that will replace paper redemption cards with a reusable plastic incentive card. The move will improve reporting of the program by participating locations. …

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Des Moines’ Food Rescue app can prevent food waste

Axios Des Moines: A local nonprofit is asking for the public’s help to feed hungry families through a unique app that prevents food waste. Eat Greater Des Moines is partnering with grocery stores, gas stations and …

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Gardening for the community

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New farmers market set for Oakridge Neighborhood

A new farmers market is set to begin just west of downtown Des Moines near the Oakridge Neighborhood. The Center Street Farmers’ Market is scheduled to run from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays from …

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United Way of Central Iowa offering summer Meal Meet-Ups for students

Children who are home for the summer will be able to get free meals through the United Way of Central Iowa’s Summer Meal Meet-Ups program. The program offers free meals to anyone 18 and under …