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Advocacy Is the Driving Force for Change

Hunger is a policy issue as much as a personal one. Take action and help shape a future where no one goes hungry.

Your Voice Matters

Our mission is to involve, educate, and unite people in the work of ending hunger.

MANNA FoodBank is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about issues that could impact our neighbors now and in the future. We share information about the food insecurity issues affecting our communities now and in the future. Advocating for MANNA means encouraging our elected officials to make laws that create a stronger, more food-secure future for all.

Watch our voter engagement video to learn more.

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How MANNA Advocates

  • Engaging with lawmakers
  • Partnering on national policy
  • Voter registration efforts
  • Advocacy email updates
  • Joining food policy councils
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Making an Impact on Food Insecurity

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National Advocacy With Feeding America

MANNA is part of the Feeding America network, which includes 200 food banks across the country.

Together, we serve every county in the United States with food and support.

As a national network, we also work to change federal policies that impact hunger.

We speak with one voice to push for stronger laws and long-term solutions.

The Farm Bill

The Farm Bill is a major law that shapes food and farming policy in the U.S.

It includes programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Congress reviews and updates the Farm Bill about every five years.

This gives leaders a chance to improve programs, fix problems, and meet new needs.

The Farm Bill is a key tool in the fight against hunger.

State Advocacy

MANNA works closely with local and state officials in North Carolina.

We help leaders understand how hunger affects families in our region.

With groups like Feeding the Carolinas, we advocate for stronger hunger policies.

We share the real stories of people facing food insecurity every day.

This helps shape laws that can bring meaningful change to our communities.

Current Advocacy Updates

Current Advocacy Update

June 2025: Protect HOP – Read Full Advocacy Email Here

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) confirmed that all Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) services will stop on June 30, 2025, and the program will be entirely discontinued unless the General Assembly restores funding in the final state budget.

We encourage you to contact your state representatives to support continued funding for this impactful program. For a list of Western NC state legislators and a sample email/phone script, please click here.