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Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire cancels final Santa Parade due to high winds; food donations exceed 3,000 pounds

by EditorDecember 16, 2025December 16, 2025

South King Fire on Tuesday, Dec. 16 canceled its final Santa parade of 2025 due to forecasted high winds, citing safety concerns for firefighters and the public, according to the […]

Posted inDes Moines

Normandy Park Turkeys officially pardoned as ‘Dinner or Pardon’ food drive tops 7,800 donations

by EditorNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Krull family’s annual ‘Dinner or Pardon’ Food Drive returns to Normandy Park to support Transform Burien

by EditorNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Annual Des Moines Food Drive returns this Saturday, Nov. 8 to Auntie Irene’s

by EditorNovember 6, 2025November 6, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Funding declines force Multi-Service Center to shift food bank services to Redondo Heights Food Market

by EditorApril 28, 2025April 28, 2025

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Huckleberry Square’s ‘Giving Wall’ feeds vulnerable residents, and here’s how YOU can help

Sponsored by Huckleberry Square Restaurant February 19, 2025February 19, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Area Food Bank sponsoring FREE Summer Food Service Program for Children

by EditorJune 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

How will YOU vote in Krull Family’s annual ‘Dinner or Pardon’ turkey food drive?

by EditorNovember 9, 2023
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Fire, Fundraiser, Fundraisers, Health & Wellness, Non-profit

South King Fire 2023 Santa Parade & Canned Food Drive starts Dec. 4

by EditorNovember 8, 2023November 8, 2023
Des Moines Food Bank
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Health & Wellness, Non-profit

Des Moines Area Food Bank’s Summer Food Service Program for kids has begun

by EditorJune 17, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, Video, Volunteer

‘Dinner or Pardon’ fundraiser nets 4,572 donated food items for Transform Burien

by EditorDecember 1, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Fundraiser, Non-profit

‘Turkey Pardoning’ ceremony will be this Wed., Nov. 24 and here’s how you can watch it live

by EditorNovember 23, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness

Des Moines/Normandy Park Rotarians donate time, $4,000 to Des Moines Food Bank

by EditorOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education

Highline Public Schools students will receive school meals at no cost this year

by EditorSeptember 23, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

Free Summer Meals for school-aged children launched statewide

by EditorJune 29, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Health & Wellness, Volunteer

Praisealujah Food Distribution holding big food giveaway this Sunday, April 25

by EditorApril 24, 2021April 27, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness

Solstice Senior Living’s ‘Dinner or Pardon?’ Turkey drive-thru event is Friday, Nov. 20

by EditorNovember 17, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Fundraiser

The 3rd annual ‘Dinner or Pardon’ Turkey fundraiser has begun in Normandy Park

by EditorNovember 10, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

Seattle Pride grant will assist with food insecurity needs in Des Moines & other south end communities

by EditorAugust 26, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

Southminster Presbyterian Church opens ‘Little Free Pantry’ to support community needs

by EditorAugust 19, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

United Way of King County now offering Food Box Home Delivery in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 10, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, Sports

Des Moines area boating community members help in times of need

by EditorJune 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, Transportation

Legacy Foundation donates $35,000 van to Des Moines Area Food Bank

by EditorMay 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Volunteer

Police & City staff help at Des Moines Area Food Bank; Volunteers needed

by EditorApril 24, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

Quarterdeck will donate all profits from ‘Do Good Friday’ this Friday to Des Moines Food Bank

by EditorApril 9, 2020April 11, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Volunteer

WA Food Fund seeking donations to help needy during COVID-19 crisis

by EditorApril 8, 2020April 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, Volunteer

‘We’re all in this together,’ and the Des Moines Legacy Foundation is stepping up

by EditorMarch 25, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness

Salon Michelle would like to buy you Dinner

by EditorDecember 18, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Fundraiser

UPDATE: Turkey Food Drive totals: 1186 ‘Pardon’ vs 801 ‘Dinner’

by EditorNovember 22, 2019
Des Moines Food Bank
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness

‘Change 4 Change’ Weekend Backpack Fundraiser will be Mon., Dec. 2

by EditorNovember 19, 2019November 19, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Fundraiser

‘Dinner or Pardon?’ 2nd annual Turkey Food Drive runs through Thanksgiving

by EditorNovember 8, 2019
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Volunteer

Highline Public School’s COO & Rotary find funding to replace Food Bank Freezer

by Scott SchaeferMay 18, 2017
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Fundraiser

HELP: 1 in 5 Kids who live HERE are Hungry; Food & Fund Drive will be Dec. 5

by Scott SchaeferNovember 6, 2015
Posted inDes Moines News

Sea-Tac Airport donations surpass 100,000 pounds for Des Moines Food Bank

by Scott SchaeferNovember 22, 2013July 25, 2024

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