Thinking Green: How Manna Approaches Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. What used to be a little-known and quickly forgotten blip on the calendar has become a widely celebrated holiday, across the nation and the world. I…
As the Pandemic Worsens, Food Insecurity Follows
Food pantries normally see an increase in client numbers as the weather gets colder. Winter means seasonal layoffs, higher heating bills, more car trouble, and uncertain holidays for many people…
As the Pandemic Worsens, Food Insecurity Follows
Food pantries normally see an increase in client numbers as the weather gets colder. Winter means seasonal layoffs, higher heating bills, more car trouble, and uncertain holidays for many people…
Surpassing Expectations: Manna and Coveyou Team Up for USDA Produce Program
As part of a relief effort, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) partnered with national, regional, and local businesses to implement the “Farmers to Families Food Box Program.” The goal…
Down to Earth: Farmers Help Hungry Clients
Warm weather has finally arrived, and that means hundreds of farmers throughout Northwest Michigan are out in the fields planting and tending crops, and getting ready for farmer’s markets and…
Manna and COVID-19 FAQs
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Manna Food Project COVID-19 Preparedness Practices
Manna is committed to do its part in mitigating the spread of COVID-19. The following preparedness practices focus on protecting the well-being of our staff, volunteers, and people facing hunger…
The Problem of Senior Hunger
When we picture what hunger may look like, we often imagine a single mother working odd jobs and her kids waiting at home with empty stomachs. We picture homeless men…
Examining the Cost of Living: How We Help with More Than Just Food
There is a misconception that those who struggle with hunger are perhaps not trying hard enough to get back on their feet. In fact, it’s mostly the opposite: no matter…
Why Hunger is a Health Issue
Physicians, healthcare providers, and a growing number of other professionals have come to recognize hunger as a health issue. This is because many factors outside of genetics or medical care…