As we enter November, we’re reminded that the holiday season is just around the corner. This time of year is about coming together, showing gratitude, and spreading kindness. At MANNA, we believe that together, we can be a rainbow of hope in the storm. Just like the vibrant colors of a rainbow emerge after the… Read more »
What YOU + the WNC Community Are Making Possible In August, our most recent full month of reporting, MANNA and our partner network posted another record high of more than 167,000 individuals seeking out emergency food support. The numbers continue to grow – and food banks across the country continue to struggle with supply chain challenges, huge… Read more »
As we have been reporting for several months now, the skyrocketing growth in the need for emergency food continues across the NC mountains. Amidst this crisis, we continue to be inspired by our community of partners, volunteers, supporters and advocates as we face this daily crisis for food across our region. Your actions – both… Read more »
The WNC Veterans Administration Community Raises Astounding 26,000 lbs of Food! Over the month of July, the Feds Feed Families campaign and First Annual Mountain Cup Challenge between the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System and Mountain Home Health Care System in Tennessee took place. The different service areas of the VA competed against… Read more »
It’s that time of year – the Mountain State Fair is back, and with it, one of our favorite food drives of the year! Get your cans ready: On Wednesday, September 13, bring 5 cans of food to donate to MANNA and get free admission to the Mountain State Fair! Last year, fair goers donated over… Read more »
Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. Yet 34 million people (1 in 10), including more than 9 million children (1 in 8), experience food insecurity in the U.S.* And here in Western North Carolina, as you probably know… Read more »
Providing Students and Families with the Opportunity to Succeed In our region, we know that at least one in four children are experiencing food insecurity and are unsure where their next meal will come from. Often times, these children rely upon their schools throughout the year for free or reduced breakfasts and lunches. While free… Read more »
Volunteer Turns Long Walks into Donations for MANNA By Robin J. Phillips, MANNA volunteer At some point during every volunteer shift at MANNA Foodbank, I try to spark conversation with one of two questions for my fellow volunteers: “What’s the best concert you’ve ever gone to?” or … “What is the strangest food you’ve ever… Read more »
WNC’s Staggering Need for Food Continues to Grow As of May 2023, a new and deeply unsettling watermark has been hit – MANNA and our Partner Network have served more people in one month than ever in the organization’s 40 year history. Over 155,000 individuals received much-needed food at a food distribution in May. Prior to 2020,… Read more »
What began as a spark of an idea 40 years ago is now MANNA FoodBank – the largest hunger relief organization in Western North Carolina, distributing an astounding 300 MILLION lbs. of food since 1983! This year, we are celebrating 40 years of involving, educating, and uniting people in the work of ending hunger in… Read more »
