Halloween on the Hill

Halloween on the Hill

The premier Halloween night event in Des Moines Historic Sherman Hill Neighborhood Oct. 31 | 6:30-8:30 pm.

All tricks, no treats

Residents of the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood will be going all out to decorate their homes with spooky scenes while collecting donations for the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry. This neighborhood haunted house is a great family event for all ages and a fun way to support those in need in our community.

How to get started

collect nonperishable food items

Make a donation online

Have a fun and spooky time!

Fighting hunger during historic need

DMARC strives to provide nutritious and culturally appropriate food to all who use a food pantry. As we continue to see record levels of need, your support is making a huge impact in your own neighborhood. The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network consists of 14 partner food pantries, multiple mobile food pantry locations, and a home delivery program. August 2023 set an all-time record for the number of unique individuals assisted by the DMARC Food Pantry Network, providing food assistance to 23,886 unique individuals. Right now about 1 in 3 of the people recieving food assistance are under the age of 18.