Fares for Food Day Will Benefit Des Moines Area Religious Council

For one day during this giving season, all cash collected on DART buses will be donated to the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network.

DART’s Fares for Food Day will be held Dec. 11. DART riders can make donations of their standard boarding fares ($1.75 for Local, $2 for Express, and $3.50 for Flex and On Call). Additionally, people who typically pay with passes or employer IDs can make cash donations of any amount that day.

“For one day, we’re once again turning the fare boxes into donation boxes,” said Steve Van Oort, Polk County supervisor and chair of the DART Commission. “Funds raised in 2013 were good for nearly 24,000 meals and we hope to again help provide for our friends, family and neighbors in need.”

All proceeds will benefit the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network, the largest food pantry network in Iowa with sites in Ankeny, Des Moines, Johnson, Urbandale and West Des Moines.

“Riding the bus is always a great way to get around Des Moines, and we’re thrilled that on Dec. 11 you can ride the bus and provide food for hungry people at the same time,” said the Rev. Sarai Schnucker, DMARC’s executive director. “We hope everyone gets on board."