News & Announcements
Olney Farmers Market Volunteers Needed!
Takes place every SUNDAY from 9am - 1pm beginning May 13th through Sunday, November 17th. Volunteers will host a table and assist in the collection of food & monetary donations to benefit Manna Food Center....
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Children are the hidden face of hunger in our community - 32.3% of students in Montgomery County Public Schools benefit from the free and reduced priced meal program. Every Friday, Manna's Smart Sack's program provides over 1,880 elementary school students with a...
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28 Giant Stores Collect 41,101 Pounds of Food for Manna Food Center Through “Help the Hungry” Food Drives
You've done it again Montgomery County - over 40,000 pounds of food was collected during the MLK Help the Hungry Food Drives! All 28 Giant...
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The struggling economy continues to make it difficult for thousands of Montgomery County residents to put food on the table. Manna Food Center is responding to this increased need by adding a new weekend food distribution option.
The next weekend...
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Here is a link to the wonderful video Sage Media Productions prepared about Manna Food Center. This short video will give you a great overview of our programs and the work we do fighting hunger and feeding hope in Montgoemry County.
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Manna is delighted to once again partner with several area Farmers' Markets. There will be a Fresh Give! booth at each of the following markets during the 2012 season. The community is encouraged to buy a little extra at the market and drop off a healthy fresh produce...
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Upcoming Events
Date(s): Sun, April 15, 2012 - Thu, November 01, 2012
It is growing season again and Manna is excited to be partnering with several local farmers' markets to buy and receive fresh local produce for our families in need. Bethesda Central Farm...
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Date(s): Thu, May 17, 2012
Time: 12:15p-12:45p
Note: A Spanish translator will be available during this class.
Fad diets may help you lose pounds in the short term but they are rarely a long-term solution for a healthy...
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Date(s): Tue, May 22, 2012
Attention Manna Volunteers: Join us for the 2012 Manna Volunteer Olympics open house on May 22nd from 3 pm - 6pm! Take part in the food, fun, and games to celebrate the wonderful...
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Date(s): Wed, May 23, 2012
Time: 12:00p-3:00p
Manna Food Center and MD Hunger Solutions are partnering together to help Montgomery County families in need understand and navigate the often complicated process of applying for...
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Date(s): Wed, May 23, 2012
The sixth annual Wootton Girls Give and Go Community Food Drive and Basketball Clinic will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 23 at Thomas S. Wootton High School main gym, 2100 Wootton Parkway,...
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Date(s): Wed, May 23, 2012
Time: 12:15-12:45p
This class will bust the myth that having diabetes means giving up ALL the food you love. We'll focus on meal planning for those with diabetes but the tips we’ll discuss are...
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Date(s): Tue, May 29, 2012
Time: 12:15p-12:45p
Fad diets may help you lose pounds in the short term but they are rarely a long-term solution for a healthy weight. The secret to reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is no secret at all...
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Date(s): Wed, May 30, 2012
Time: 12:15-12:45p
Manna Food Center is happy to pair with Priority Partners in bringing this health education class to our clients!
This class will provide participants with general information...
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Date(s): Sat, July 14, 2012 - Sun, July 15, 2012
Help the Hungry Food Drives - July 14 &15
SSL Hours Eligible!
Help Manna re-stock our shelves this summer by volunteering at our July county-wide food drives. Reserve...
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