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Updated 11.16.16 Manna Food Center needs 1,898 Turkeys. Original Post 11.15.16 The amount of people requesting help this holiday season is the highest number one local nonprofit has seen. Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg has received more than 10,000 requests from families in need of turkeys for Thanksgiving. “This year we have seen an increase by […]

Greetings, I am Malori Holloman, Program Manager of Manna’s Smart Sacks program. What comes to mind when you think of a food bank? Prior to working at Manna, I envisioned a line of people signing in to receive a box of canned food and going on their way. It didn’t take long for me to […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. His guests include Matthew Logan, Jackie DeCarlo, Henry Hailstock, and Diana Conway. Topics discussed this week include the Montgomery County Historical Society now known as Montgomery History, Manna Food Center’s work to alleviate hunger in our community, the hazards of painkillers, and the Safe Healthy […]

Wondering where to donate your leftover Halloween candy? The Manna Food Center is encouraging residents to donate their candy to Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends care packages to the troops. After most holidays, Manna receives an influx of leftover treats, including candy, cakes and cookies, and the donations result in more non-nutritious food than […]

Striving for a hunger-free Montgomery County is one of Manna Food Center’s mission, which is why they are opening an additional food pantry in Silver Spring. The grand opening is set for Nov. 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in partnership with Silver Spring United Methodist Church, located at 33 University Blvd E. Opening a new […]

Got overdue books? From Oct. 16 – 30, you can pay off your library fines with donated food and help the Manna Food Center at the same time. The Food for Fines program allows library users the opportunity to earn $1 for each donated food item toward payment of existing library fines. The donations will […]

Here are five things to know today, Aug. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Police are investigating an overnight death in Burtonsville as a homicide. 2. Shop at any Whole Foods Market in Montgomery County today and five percent of all purchases will go to Manna Food Center. 3. The Montgomery Charter Review Commission meets at […]

Greencastle Elementary School is hosting a summer camp for rising second to sixth graders in Silver Spring and the fun program includes food, fitness and academic fundamentals. The camp is made possible by a partnership between MCPS, Montgomery County’s Department of Recreation, the Montgomery County Police Department and Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington. MCPS-TV […]

Observations from three consecutive minutes at Manna this week: Mark Mills, a chocolatier, professional chef, and, oh yes, full-time farmer at Chocolate and Tomatoes farm, pulls up to Manna Food Center in his pick up truck, bearing gifts: coolers and crates overflow with freshly picked collard greens, cucumbers, jalapeños and even fresh ginger. 648 pounds of […]

Here are five things to know today, July 26, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Board of Education Policy Management Committee meeting: Topics on the agenda include the Choice Study and policies related to underage drinking and substance abuse. Watch the meeting live, here. 2. Manna Food Open House: Take a tour of the […]