Portrait of a Food Pantry Visitor Report - 2024 Presentation

Ever wonder who the 'typical' food pantry visitor might be? This presentation takes a deeper look at the myths and misconceptions of who utilizes a food pantry and why. As the DMARC Food Pantry Network works to meet a record level of need in the community, this report serves as a guide for solutions and partnerships to help address the emergency we're facing in the DSM metro. View the full report online at: https://bit.ly/DMARC3D Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to our panelists: Shannon Draayer - WesleyLife Meals on Wheels Ashley Ezzio - The Harkin Institute / UpLift- The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot Zuli Garcia - KADI - Knock and Drop Iowa Audrey Kennis - City of West Des Moines Lyn Wilson - Des Moines Public Schools