Every Gift Matters

Project Description

This Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025, join the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) in doubling your generosity through an extraordinary $50,000 gift-matching challenge generously provided by Michael and Diane Heid.

As a cornerstone of interfaith collaboration fighting food insecurity in central Iowa, DMARC relies on community support to distribute millions of meals annually through its network of 14 pantries, multiple mobile pantry sites, and home delivery program. Your donation on Giving Tuesday will be doubled dollar-for-dollar up to the $50,000 match. Whether you're a longtime supporter or inspired to give for the first time, this limited-time opportunity ensures every contribution goes twice as far in sustaining families facing food insecurity amid rising costs and economic pressures.

Imagine the ripple effect: the matched funds will purchase up to 66,667 nutritious meals at DMARC's efficient cost of just $0.75 per meal, stocking shelves with fresh produce, proteins, and staples that keep families healthy and strong. Beyond meals, your gift will provide emergency food assistance to approximately 7,407 unique individuals, including children, seniors, and working families in the Des Moines metro area. Your gift to DMARC is leveraged to provide support across the entire Des Moines metro. Together, we can address food insecurity one doubled gift at a time.