It’s our mission to involve, educate and unite people in the work of ending hunger. Fresh News is our monthly newsletter to keep you up-to-date on the latest MANNA events and benefits, and provides updates and stories highlighting the impact of our current programs and the work of our food distribution partner network. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here:
When going to the ballot box, it is important voters are informed of their rights. Here are a few important pieces of information to know prior to the upcoming primary. • You will not be required to show a photo ID on Super Tuesday. Despite the passing of legislation that would require a photo ID… Read more »
A Chance To Change The Future MANNA is a place where people from all backgrounds and experiences come together to unite in a singular mission: ending hunger in WNC. As a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to highlighting and advocating for the issues that affect the people we serve, we recognize the level of community support required… Read more »
Meeting Communities Where We’re Needed For many Western North Carolinians, times are tough. In fact, more than 90,900 people in the 16 western-most counties are experiencing food insecurity every year. Wages are not keeping up with living expenses, and North Carolina is already ranked in the top 10 most food-insecure states in the country. MANNA’s traditional… Read more »
WNC Youth’s Mission to End Hunger Kids love to help out. It’s in their nature. When they see family or friends who are upset, they do what they can to cheer them up, because they want those around them to be happy – they want to be a solution to the problem. At MANNA, that… Read more »
Turning down services has never tasted so sweet. The third annual Sweet Dreams, Full Plates campaign set a new record this year – donating an incredible $59,100 dollars in September to support MANNA FoodBank’s mission. “MANNA FoodBank is overwhelmed with gratitude,” said Mary Nesbitt, Chief Development Officer. “Their incredible efforts that involved all levels of… Read more »
Help Make a Local Family’s Table a Bit Brighter and Donate a Turkey to our TURKEY DRIVE! This holiday season, we are hoping to fill families’ tables across our region with the staples that we all enjoy during a special holiday meal. Food with Hope and Dignity One reality of food banking is that food… Read more »
Macon County Pop-Up Market Sees Large Attendance to Fill Basic Needs Macon County Community Members Come Together for their Neighbors Macon County communities came together at the end of September to help provide much-needed basic necessities to residents struggling with tight budgets, health issues, and other financially restrictive situations, thanks to strong community partnerships and… Read more »
*We will keep this page updated.* Preparedness and Relief Efforts for Hurricane Dorian What MANNA Is Doing MANNA is working very closely with our sister food banks across NC and SC to help prepare for if Hurricane Dorian hits the Carolinas. We are very sensitive to the fact that there will be both short and… Read more »
September is Hunger Action Month. More than 100,000 people experience hunger in Western North Carolina every year. Every September, MANNA FoodBank, together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, mobilize across all 50 states in an effort to bring awareness to the issue of hunger in America. Hunger Action Month is designed to… Read more »
The Real Face of Hunger Western North Carolina families and residents continue to face an uphill battle when it comes to basic affordability. Our communities are facing the highest housing costs in the state, forcing people to move further and further from central areas where jobs are mostly based. A lack of public transportation further… Read more »
