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MANNA FoodBank
99 Broadpointe Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm

Phone: 828-299-3663
Food Helpline: 828-290-9749

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Jim Mathews

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MANNA FoodBank is a private, not-for-profit service organization working to end food insecurity in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina and the Qualla Boundary.

Headquarters

MANNA FoodBank
99 Broadpointe Drive
Mills River, NC 28759
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm

Phone: 828-299-3663 
Food Helpline: 828-290-9749

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