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  • Find FoodMANNA’s is here to help connect residents to food support
    • Find Food Locations
      • Find FoodLocate food near you
      • Mobile MarketsFresh food at mobile sites near you
    • State Assistance
      • SNAPMonthly funds to buy groceries
      • NC 211Call for statewide help & referrals
      • WIC NCFood & nutrition for families
    • Programs
      • Youth ProgramsMeals & learning for kids and teens
      • Neighbor ExperiencePartnering with the community
  • Get InvolvedJoin MANNA in supporting neighbors facing hunger
    • Give and Volunteer
      • DonateGive funds to fight hunger
      • Individual DonationsGive funds to fight hunger
      • Commercial DonationsGive funds to fight hunger
      • VolunteerShare your time and energy
    • Our Network
      • The Partner Agency NetworkLocal groups distributing food
      • PartnershipsOur Partners
      • Food Safety TrainingGuidelines for safe food handling
    • Take Action
      • AdvocacySpeak up for hunger relief
      • Events & CampaignsCommunity efforts and fundraisers
      • Donation PoliciesWhat to know before giving food
  • Get to Know UsMANNA’s is here to help connect residents to food support
    • About
      • Our Mission & ImpactHow we fight hunger in WNC
      • Our TeamThe people behind MANNA
    • Accountability
      • Annual ReportHighlights from the past year
      • FinancialsOur commitment to transparency
      • Privacy PolicyHow we protect your information
  • ResourcesTools and updates for our community and partners
    • News & Media
      • News & BlogStories and updates from MANNA
    • For Partners
      • Partnership Ordering ScheduleFood ordering schedule for partner agencies
      • Partner Login
    • Opportunities & Support
      • CareersJoin our team and make a difference
      • Disaster ResponseHow we respond in times of crisis
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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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Impact Report: March 2020 – May 2021

By MANNA Foodbank

While we’re beginning to see the signs of recovery, the almost 100,000 people we are serving every month still have a very long road ahead.

We still remain forty percent above our pre-pandemic numbers for the number of people needing food in WNC. In the month of May alone, MANNA and our partners served over 100,000 people at partner agencies and mobile markets across WNC. We know that the pandemic has disproportionately affected many families here, and we anticipate this need will remain above pre-pandemic levels for some time.

On our most recent impact report, we have added the total number of individuals served in the month of May, alongside the average number of people we’ve served since the beginning of the pandemic, to provide a true look at what .

The most striking and hopeful piece of our monthly impact report is seeing what our community has made happen: Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, together we have provided 27 million meals to families throughout our region thanks to the support of volunteers, partners and individuals such as yourself.

On behalf of the thousands of families who will come home to food on the table tonight, we thank you for your enduring compassion and support.

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Manna Foodbank

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

Find Food

  • Find Food
  • Community Markets
  • SNAP
  • NC 211
  • WIC NC
  • Youth Programs
  • Neighbor Experience

Get Involved

  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • The Partner Agency Network
  • Food Safety
  • Advocacy
  • Events & Campaigns
  • Donation Policies

Get to Know Us

  • Our Mission and Impact
  • Our Team
  • Annual Report
  • Financials
  • Privacy Policies

Resources

  • News & Blog
  • Careers
  • Partner Ordering Schedule
  • Partner Login
  • Volunteer Login
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