Hack Away Hunger: Food Insecurity Challenge

From dsmHack, this first-of-its-kind hackathon focuses on food insecurity in the Greater Des Moines Metro. Hunger doesn't stop. Technology doesn't sleep. Food insecurity is complex. There’s no single cause, and no single solution. From transportation barriers and housing instability to underemployment and rising food costs, dozens of factors can stand between a person and their next meal. That’s why dsmHack is launching the first-of-its-kind hackathon focused on issues impacting food insecurity in the Greater Des Moines Metro. This a month-long hackathon, kicking off at DMARC to explore the problem space, then two weeks to ideate and prototype before a catered and hosted 48 hour accelerator hackathon, then two more weeks for finishing touches and stretch goals before a the final presentations and cash prizes. This unique event brings together coders, developers, designers, agility experts, problem-solvers, etc., and nonprofit leaders working in the food insecurity space together to build real-world tech solutions that address the root causes of food insecurity in our community. Whether you’re a first-time hacker interested in making a difference or a seasoned tech professional who's been with us since the beginning, we hope you’ll join us and be part of the innovation driving food stability forward.