DMARC Update

On October 17th, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that November SNAP benefits will not be issued if the federal government shutdown remains in effect. This will cause increased need at local food pantries. 

Already record hunger numbers are being set across the nation. There will be no interruption to daily service. All DMARC pantry locations guarantee a free three-day meal supply of food for a household and, also, "anytime food." There are no income or residency restrictions and no application process. If you need help, please find a pantry that works for you or call 515-277-6969. In Iowa, SNAP supports around 131,000 households every month-with federally funded benefit totaling about $45 million.