News & Announcements


Manna Food Center Closed on February 20, 2012 for Presidents Day

Manna Food Center's Main Warehouse and Satellite locations will be closed on Monday February 20, 2012 for Presidents Day. We will reopen for business on Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 8 am.    Have a safe and wonderful holiday! click for more

Help The Hungry Food Drives January 14 & 15 at All Montgomery County Giant Stores

Giant Food and Manna Food Center Host Weekend Food Drive Contributions to Help Montgomery County Community Members in Need    ... click for more

Weekend Distribution on 2nd Saturday of Every Month

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... click for more

Manna Food Center is Closed Monday, January 16, 2012

Manna Food Center's Main Warehouse and all Satellite locations will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2012 for Martin Luther King Day. We will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Have a safe & wonderful holiday! The Manna Food... click for more

Manna's NEW Video - Food Should Be More Than A Wish

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. ... click for more

 

Upcoming Events

Good Mood Foods

Date(s): Mon, January 30, 2012
Time: 1:30-2:00p
Don’t let the winter blues get you down! Learn how the food choices we make can help us deal with the added stress and depression that often comes with this time of year. But... click for more

Outreach for SHARE Network

Date(s): Thu, February 09, 2012
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
SHARE Food Network will be on site at Manna's main warehouse to provide information about their monthly cooperative food purchase opportunities. It is a unique program organized by churches and... click for more

CANdelight Dinner Party

Date(s): Fri, February 10, 2012
Time: 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Bored with the same old uses for canned vegetables and meats? Never thought about using canned ingredients like coconut milk or salmon? Just in time for Valentine's Day, this class will feature... click for more

CANdelight Dinner Party

Date(s): Thu, February 16, 2012
Time: 12:15-12:45pm
Bored with the same old uses for canned vegetables and meats? Never thought about using canned ingredients like coconut milk or salmon? Just in time for Valentine's Day, this class will feature... click for more

Food Stamp Assistance

Date(s): Thu, February 16, 2012
Manna Food Center is partnering with other food organizations to help Montgomery County families in need understand and navigate the often complicated process of applying for Maryland Food... click for more

Baby's First Spoonful

Date(s): Wed, February 22, 2012
Time: 12:15 - 12:45 pm
In this class taught by guest nutritionist, Suman Tohan from WIC, you will learn how to safely start feeding your baby solid foods. We'll talk about when your baby will be ready to eat, what... click for more

Food Stamp Assistance

Date(s): Thu, February 23, 2012
Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Manna Food Center is partnering with other food organizations to help Montgomery County families in need understand and navigate the often complicated process of applying for Maryland Food... click for more

Medical Insurance Options for Low Income Families

Date(s): Mon, February 27, 2012
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Manna Food Center and Priority Partners are partnering together to help Montgomery County families in need learn more about insurance options available for low income families in need of medical... click for more

Habitat for Humanity - Home Ownership Info

Date(s): Mon, February 27, 2012
Time: Noon-3pm
Habitat for Humanity, Montgomery County will be on site to discuss how to apply for the new houses Habitat will build in Gaithersburg. Income-eligible residents can purchase a home with... click for more

Thanksgiving in February

Date(s): Tue, February 28, 2012
Dine out on February 28, 2012 and fight hunger in Montgomery County! For over 20 years, Thanksgiving in February has brought restaurants in Montgomery County, MD together with local nonprofit... click for more

Create a Healthy Plate

Date(s): Tue, February 28, 2012
Time: 12:15-12:45
Learn how easy it is to plan healthy meals for you and your family in this interactive nutrition education class taught by Manna nutritionist, Jenna Umbriac. We will practice creating balanced... click for more