Local union to assemble 300 holiday food baskets for central Iowa families

Des Moines, Iowa — On Friday, December 12, 2025, Labor union volunteers will continue a long tradition of community support as they assemble 300 holiday food baskets for local families, demonstrating once again the essential role unions play in strengthening the communities they serve.

Hosted by the South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, the event begins at 9:00 a.m. at DMARC, 100 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA. Media are welcome to attend (though we might put you to work).

Unions have long been part of the community fabric — supporting schools, disaster relief, public services, nonprofits, and neighbors in need. The holiday basket project is one more example of organized labor stepping forward to help local families.

Interviews available:

 Tom Hayes, President, South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
 Melissa Speed, Community Services Committee Chair

EVENT DETAILS

 WHAT: Assembly of 300 Holiday Food Baskets
 WHEN: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 — 9:00 a.m.
 WHERE: DMARC, 100 Army Post Rd, Des Moines
 WHO: South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO & union volunteers

 AFSCME Council 61, is directly affiliated with the Iowa Federation of Labor – Iowa (AFL-CIO)