News & Announcements


Olney Farmers Market Volunteers Needed

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.... click for more

Donations Needed to Support our Smart Sack Program

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... click for more

Help the Hungry Food Drives a Great Success

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... 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'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

Manna Food Center at Area Farmers' Markets in 2012

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... click for more

 

Upcoming Events

2012 Farmers Markets

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... click for more

Cooking for A Healthy Weight (with Spanish Translation)

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... click for more

2012 Manna Volunteer Olympics

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... click for more

SNAP (Food Stamp) Assistance

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... click for more

Wootton Girls Give and Go Community Food Drive and Basketball Clinic

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,... click for more

Eating to Prevent and Manage Diabetes

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... click for more

Cooking for A Healthy Weight

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... click for more

Diabetes 101

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... click for more

July Help the Hungry Food Drives

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... click for more