Organizations Fighting Hunger

Description:

Covenant Presbyterian Church of West Des Moines is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). As a congregation they support with hands-on work the Church Opportunity Giving (COG), Cross Ministries, Des Moines Area Religious Council, Habitat for Humanity, Our Sister Parish—El Salvador, Drake University Head Start, West Des Moines Human Services, Meals from the Heartland, a twice annual Blood Drive, Hope Ministries and the mission of the Presbytery of Des Moines.  Presbyterian Women, children’s Sunday School classes and Vacation Bible School also accept the mission challenge.

In addition and along with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Covenant hosts the Faith & Grace Garden on the land between the churches. This garden provides produce to all DMARC food pantries, is the site for Dowling High School's environmental science classes and hosted in 2013 with Lutheran Services of Iowa Burmese refugees in their work of cultural integration and socialization. The Faith & Grace Garden has been the recipient of grants to help support its program and is a community laboratory for area grade schools and the Head Start school which the church houses in teaching about food issues.

How to Help:

Individuals and organizations should contact Covenant Presbyterian Church of West Des Moines to volunteer or explore opportunities for partnerships.

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