Our community can be a place where all people, at all times, have access to good food in welcoming spaces. Through food rescue, collection and distribution, education, and advocacy we work with our community to reach approximately 35,000 hungry people each year--about half of those experiencing food insecurity in Montgomery County, MD. An active participant in the MoCo Food Council and coordinator of the Community Food Rescue network, we embrace cooperation and collaboration in efforts. In addition to sharing food with approximately 3,600 families each month, Manna's innovative Smart Sacks program pairs community partners with elementary schools. The partnerships provide a bag of family-friendly food to 2,800 elementary school children each Friday during the school year at almost 60 elementary schools. Our work would not be possible without the contributions of volunteers, donors, peer agencies, and devoted staff. The service of our two dozen staff is supplemented by the equivalent of 35 full time volunteers, donating thousands of hours in a variety of activities. We seek food, funds, and friends to achieve our vision of a community where everyone is well fed and able to contribute.
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9311 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877, US
12301 Old Columbia Pike
#200
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904, US
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Join us for the Food Waste Prevention Happy Hour at Brookeville Beer Farm ! 📅 Thursday, April 10th, 2025 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Brookeville Beer Farm, Olney, MD Hosted by the Montgomery County Food Council and Manna Food Center , this annual event brings together community members, sustainability advocates, and local organizations to discuss food waste prevention while enjoying great company and local brews! RSVP below! https://lnkd.in/dnQh7Zqz
Have you heard of the SNAP Challenge? Starting today, the SNAP Challenge encourages participants to experience firsthand the challenges of eating on a SNAP budget by committing to spending only $6 per day on food from March 18-20th. To participate, document your journey and share your reflections on social media using #MoCoSNAPChallenge, #SNAPChallenge25, and #HandsOffSNAP. Learn more here https://lnkd.in/e8QZc_ZJ.
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Have you done your shopping yet for the #SNAPChallenge? Today, the Montgomery County Food Council staff and Board members shopped at the Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op , where SNAP recipients are able to participate in the Fresh Checks program and receive a 50% discount on fruits and vegetables with no cap. The SNAP Challenge encourages participants to experience firsthand the challenges of eating on a SNAP budget by committing to spending only $6 per day on food from March 18-20th. To participate, document your journey and share your reflections on social media using #MoCoSNAPChallenge, #SNAPChallenge25, and #HandsOffSNAP. Learn more here https://lnkd.in/e8QZc_ZJ.
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"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." - Dale Carnegie We will not be silent about things that matter. Children having food to eat is not partisan. It’s human. https://lnkd.in/eUZaHxfu
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⭐ We're excited to introduce our 2025 Heroes Against Hunger! ⭐ 💖 Individual Hero: Sue O'Hara 🤝 Community Hero: Bethesda Central Farm Market 🏢 Corporate Hero: Holy Cross Health Manna Food Center's Heroes Against Hunger Reception honors leaders in our community who are making a difference in the fight against hunger. Tickets will be available VERY soon but in the mean time sponsor a table 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZX3vwn Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Now that you've met our Heroes, it's the perfect time to remind you about Food Waste Prevention Week! FWPW is from April 7-13, 2025. It's not just an event, it's a movement to educate and inspire real cultural change around food waste to help families save money, reduce the negative impact of food waste on the environment, and address hunger in our communities.
⭐ We're excited to introduce our 2025 Heroes Against Hunger! ⭐ 💖 Individual Hero: Sue O'Hara 🤝 Community Hero: Bethesda Central Farm Market 🏢 Corporate Hero: Holy Cross Health Manna Food Center's Heroes Against Hunger Reception honors leaders in our community who are making a difference in the fight against hunger. Tickets will be available VERY soon but in the mean time sponsor a table 👉 https://bit.ly/3ZX3vwn Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Now that you've met our Heroes, it's the perfect time to remind you about Food Waste Prevention Week! FWPW is from April 7-13, 2025. It's not just an event, it's a movement to educate and inspire real cultural change around food waste to help families save money, reduce the negative impact of food waste on the environment, and address hunger in our communities.
🎉Manna Food Center is Hiring!🎉 Manna is hiring a Bilingual Call Center Manager The Call Center Manager is responsible for ensuring maximum scheduling efficiency and effectiveness of Manna’s Call Center and the supervision of the Call Center’s Assistant Manager, Referral Assistants, and Volunteers. The Call Center Manager also serves as a liaison and comprehensive support between the Logistics Team and the participants who receive Manna Services. Visit https://lnkd.in/eV7khCni to learn more and submit your application!
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I was honored this weekend to be invited by No Kid Hungry and the National Governors Association to speak on a panel focused on childhood food insecurity. It was great to hear from USDA Secretary Collins about the importance of redoubling our efforts to ensure families in need have access to healthy and nutritious meals.
Need a warm immune boosting dinner for this chilly Thursday night? Check out this recipe from our Community Food Education team for cabbage soup! 🍲🥣 Swipe for the directions and the recipe in Spanish. -- ¿Necesita una cena cálida para estimular su sistema inmunológico para esta fría noche de jueves? ¡Mira esta receta de sopa de repollo de nuestro equipo de Educación alimentaria comunitaria! 🍲🥣 #souprecipe #cabbagesoup #sopaderepollo
🎉Manna Food Center is Hiring!🎉 Manna is hiring a Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Coordinator. The Shipping and Receiving Coordinator is responsible for receiving all incoming food items and recording this information in the inventory system. They also process and verify all outgoing food shipments, ensuring that all relevant information is accurately logged. Visit our website https://lnkd.in/eV7khCni to learn more and submit your application!