Feeding Futures
Fighting food insecurity with innovative action. A story series sponsored by
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA: Pilot Program Builds a Path to Stability
Food insecurity in Central Iowa is about more than just hunger—it’s about connection.
That’s the driving force behind United Way of Central Iowa’s new Food Security Pilot Program, part of a larger community food security plan launched in 2024. The two-year pilot aims to help Central Iowans who are working hard—but still struggling to meet basic needs—access the full range of resources they qualify for.
IN HARMONY FARM: Growing new roots for Iowa’s future
On 70 acres of rolling pastureland just west of Des Moines, a quiet revolution is taking root. At In Harmony Farm, the harvest goes beyond fresh vegetables—it's also about cultivating opportunity, resilience, and hope.
Founded by longtime conservationist Sharon Krause, In Harmony Farm provides beginning farmers with the land and infrastructure they need to succeed.
DART: Connecting central Iowans to essential resources
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is a whole lot more than just the bus.
The largest public transit agency in Iowa, DART provides 3.5 million rides a year—or 12,000 rides on a typical weekday—through more than 25 bus routes, paratransit, on-demand, on-call and special service trips across greater Des Moines.