40th Anniversary Celebration

Manna is celebrating 40 years of service to our neighbors in Montgomery County. We invite you to join us for our ongoing activities as we celebrate this exciting milestone. Read below to learn more upcoming events and how to get involved.

Upcoming Events

Help Manna celebrate 40 years of service by joining us November 11th, 2023. 10am-2pm, Outdoor, Rain or Shine!

We’re hosting a celebration for our community of participants, partners, and supporters; there will be food and fun for the whole family! Complete a free registration above to let us know that you’re coming.

RSVP to reserve your (free) passes!

Past Events

Board member Margaret Peng Rogers takes Council President Evan Glass on a tour of the Manna Choice Market.

MCPS DFNS Wellness Supervisor Shaun Sawko and open house guests watch recipe demo aboard Manny.

The Manna community came together in January to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King.

We opened our Silver Spring Choice Market for tours and recipe demonstrations; community members were invited to learn about the dynamic programming at Manna and where we’re headed.

The day ended with elected officials and community advocates coming together for roundtable discussion on ending childhood hunger. Panelists included Delegate Jared Solomon, Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, Heather Bruskin (MC Food Council), an MCPS Mother and Manna Participant, and Shaun Sawko (MCPS Division of Food & Nutrition Services).

View the roundtable here or read a transcript here.

Manna collaborated with longtime partner (and presenting sponsor of our 40th Celebration!) Giant Food to host food drives at select Giant locations across Montgomery County.

Our volunteers did an incredible job greeting customers and collecting donations.

Manna’s dedicated Board of Directors and CEO, Jackie DeCarlo.

Manna celebrated 40 years of service by hosting A Night of Jazz with Marcus Johnson in our Gaithersburg Warehouse

Our transformed warehouse!

Looking Back on Our History: Manna Memories

Our second Manna Memory catches up with School-Based Programs Manager, Priya Narang, and former Manna Board Member, Shondra Jenkins, for the history of Manna’s presence supporting MCPS Students.

Our first Manna Memory looks back on Choice Pantry distributions and the expansion of choice in food access.

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