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Learn how you can help kids stay fed this summer
01/25/12.
More than ever before, our kids need help during the summer months when they do not have access to school breakfast and lunch programs. Thankfully, there is a way that …
… read moreWhy we do what we do...
01/19/12.
Below is an email from the administrator of a local non profit that serves area youth and helps teach them necessary tools using cooking skills and lessons in nutrition. The …
… read moreCNN Article on Working Poor
01/09/12.
great piece on the realities confronting millions of hard working Americans right now. Article here …
… read moreA call to action: Mountain Xpress Article on MANNA 2012 GOALS
01/04/12.
ARTICLE MANNA FoodBank aims to involve, educate and unite people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina. In 2012, we’ll focus on building and enhancing existing community …
… read moreThank you from Cindy Threlkeld
12/28/11.
Dear MANNA FoodBank Supporters: On behalf of our board and staff, and most importantly the 106,600 people in our community who seek food assistance each year, I would like to …
… read morePoverty rate in Asheville area rises faster than the nation's
12/08/11.
County’s 17.1 rate exceeds national average as tough economy continues Poverty rate in Asheville area rises faster than the nation’s ASHEVILLE — The Great Recession pushed Buncombe County residents into …
… read morePictures of Ingles Giving Tree Lighting
11/22/11.
Thanks to Mrs. Laura Ingle for once again lighting the tree. To the students of Bell Elementary School for caroling during the event and to the A.C. Reynolds Woodwind Quintet …
… read moreAARP Magazine article quoting MANNA's Jason Turnbull
11/17/11.
Important article on the benefits of Food and Nutrition Services (formerly food stamps) for our retirees.
… read moreBudget cuts could mean more hunger in WNC: From Asheville Citizen Times, October 30
11/03/11.
Link to article The Citizen Times is correct to say “a perfect storm is brewing” in last Sunday’s editorial. Alan Peters from Murphy summed it up when he noted that …
… read moreBe a part of the Ingles Giving Tree
10/31/11.
Be a part of a special holiday tradition in Western North Carolina by volunteering for the Ingles Giving Tree! Volunteers are needed to be present at the tree during shopping …
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