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Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance
In cooperation with the Salvation Army, DMARC offers emergency financial assistance with rent and utilities. To find out how you can receive help, click here.

Food Pantry Locations
DMARC partners with ten food pantry sites around the city to provide food to those in need. By clicking on the pantry, you can see it on a map and find the location nearest you. To learn more about the DMARC Emergency Food Pantry, click here.



Ankeny Food Pantry
406 SW School Street, #305
Ankeny, IA 50023
965-0433

Bidwell-Riverside Center
1203 Hartford Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
244-6251

Community Services Site on 6th
1618 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
248-6241

Downtown Food Pantry
701 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
243-1381

CROSS Ministries/Cottage Grove Food Pantry
1050 24th St.
Des Moines, IA 50311
279-8877

Johnston Food Pantry -- as of September 3, the Johnston Food Pantry is closed. Until further notice, clients may go to the Ankeny Food Pantry, Urbandale Food Pantry, or CROSS Ministries/Cottage Grove Food Pantry.
Crown Point Community Center
6300 Pioneer Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
868-1357
 
Salvation Army Citadel (East)
1216 East 25th Court
Des Moines, IA 50317
266-3156

Salvation Army (West)
1330 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
282-3422

St. Mary Family Center
1815 Hubbell Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
262-7290

West Des Moines Human Services
318 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
222-3660

Urbandale Food Pantry
7611 Douglas Avenue, Suite 31
Urbandale, IA 50322
251-6688
  • 3816 36th Street, Suite #202
  • Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Phone: 515-277-6969

Welcome to DMARC

The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) is an interfaith organization that exists to provide a common means of responding to basic human needs and, in so doing, offers a context for interfaith dialogue, education, fellowship and support while serving as a liaison between member congregations and the greater Des Moines community.
Some Facts About DMARC
  • DMARC has received IRS designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
  • We have more than 150 member congregations
  • We have partners from ten different faith traditions
  • DMARC was founded more than 50 years ago in 1952
DMARC offers a range of programs designed to help fulfill our mission: