Take Action to Make a Difference in the Lives of our Neighbors! Every September, the network of 200 Feeding America food banks and our partners in food security work to raise awareness of the dire issue that our country is facing – many Americans are facing an empty plate, and don’t know where their next… Read more »
Thank you to all of the following organizations for their vital and significant support of MANNA’s work and mission throughout the first half of 2022! Thanks to their contributions, we were able to distribute food to families throughout WNC, and continue to provide food with hope and dignity to all Western North Carolinians who need… Read more »
Looking back upon the first half of this past year, we are beyond grateful for all of the public and private partnerships with businesses who donated food. Thanks to these organizations, MANNA and our food distribution partners could ensure that anytime someone came to us, that we had the food they needed. Please join us… Read more »
The Reality our Region is Facing Right Now Western North Carolina, along with the rest of the country, is currently facing a cost-of-living crisis that has many individuals and families asking themselves, “do I pay my bills or purchase food?” Prior to the pandemic, WNC was in a unique position, which we often refer to… Read more »
A Coming Together of Partners Working to End Food Insecurity and Hunger Last month, Food Lion celebrated the 7th Annual “Feedys” Awards at their headquarters in Salisbury, NC by inviting their partners who assist in their efforts to promote food security. MANNA was honored to be invited to the ceremony and commune with a wide-range… Read more »
Children Will Continue to Have Access to Nutritious Food Throughout the Summer The Keep Kids Fed Act has just been signed into law. The Act will provide much-needed food and nutrition for children throughout the summer months. If you took action, we thank you for contacting your representatives and caring so deeply about this issue…. Read more »
Feeding Avery Families (FAF) is a non-profit organization in Avery County, North Carolina that works to promote food security for their neighbors. In 2021, FAF distributed over 539,000 pounds of food through programs, such as Backpacks for Kids and Backpacks for Seniors, as well as their Friday distributions and monthly MANNA Community Market. Serving residents… Read more »
Help Drive our Mission Forward! Your fuel efficient, low-mileage vehicle could have another chapter helping support MANNA’s daily work across 16 mountainous NC counties. MANNA FoodBank is a food sourcing and distribution organization, and our staff are on the road every day delivering food, connecting with partners, and working with communities across WNC to address… Read more »
Our Nutrition Works team works to provide our clients with recipes detailing how to create healthy dishes and treats with the ingredients that they are bringing home from our mobile markets. Nutrition Work’s Fruit Salsa is a refreshing mixture of fruit that is a perfect treat for a warm summer day. Combining bananas, strawberries, kiwi… Read more »
A Look at Important Anti-Hunger Legislation for Children The school year has ended, and summer has unofficially begun. While this might bring to mind images of an ideal summer, like melting popsicles, beach vacations, and long days of playing with friends, the reality is very different for many children right now. Summer is a time… Read more »
