Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month across the country, and we need YOUR help to make a difference. The Manna Food Project is dedicated to ending hunger in our community, but we can’t do it alone.
Staggering Statistics
14% of people in Emmet, Charlevoix, and Antrim county face very low food security, meaning they do not have consistent access to food.
62% of households in our tri-county area are living below the SNAP threshold (200% of the federal poverty level).
One in three working households are not able to keep up with the cost of living in our region.
Hunger is a global problem, but families within our own community are struggling to keep food on the table or provide healthy meals. Food insecurity can effect anyone at anytime; it could be your neighbor, your coworker, or a friend. Just one unexpected bill can set a household back on bills and force them to make difficult decisions.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact and ensure that no one goes without food. Let’s take action this September!
JOIN THE FIGHT
Host a Food Drive
A food drive is aimed at collecting pantry staple food items to support our neighbors facing food insecurity. The Manna Food Project has over 40 distribution partners across Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties that provide food services to our neighbors, so your donation goes a long way.
Donations of any kind make a tremendous impact for our food insecure neighbors. While food drives offer vital support through donated shelf-stable goods, fund drives help Manna stretch your dollar even further. Monetary donations allow Manna to use our purchasing power to acquire our most needed items at deeply reduced rates.
Whether you want to host a food drive or a fund drive, use the link below to view our toolkit with helpful tips & information to make your drive a hit.
Harvest potatoes, pack food, and more. September 9-11 are volunteer open house days, give us a call to sign up for a 60-minute volunteer job.
Find your local pantry. There are dozens of food pantries across Northern Michigan and they need YOU! Help your local pantry today.
Every donation counts! Support our mission by making a contribution today. Your generosity can provide nutritious meals to families in need.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED THIS MONTH
Fight hunger one bowl at a time! Join the Manna Food Project as we paint bowls for our annual Empty Bowls fundraiser this coming winter.
Paint & Sip Pottery
Wednesday, September 18 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Happy Troll Deli & Pub
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Fight hunger with the Petoskey High School! These home games will be an “Orange Out”, so wear your orange as the Northmen raise funds and awareness to fight hunger in our community!
Varsity Soccer
Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30pm
Varsity Volleyball
Thursday, September 19 at 6:30pm
Varsity Football
Friday, September 20 at 7:00pm
Fight hunger with Entrusted Earth Family Farm at their booth at the Farmer’s Market in Boyne City! A portion of their sales will be donated to Manna to help serve those facing food insecurity.
Farmer’s Market
Saturday, September 21 at 8:00am – 12:00pm
Veterans Park
207 N Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712
Fight hunger together at Manna’s Corporate Mixer! Come learn first-hand what is happening in your community, the impact our supporters are making, the new initiatives Manna is working on, and how we are switching things up for 2025 sponsors – providing more marketing opportunities in a more convenient way.
This event is intended for business managers, department heads, and anyone within your organization who would like to learn more about Manna and enjoy drinks and apps. This mixer is complimentary, please RSVP by September 15.
Manna Corporate Mixer
Wednesday, September 25 at 4:00pm – 6:00pm
The Manna Food Project
8791 McBride Park Court, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
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Fight hunger at the 4th annual Walloon Lake Chili Cook-Off for Charity!
Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, September 29 at 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Village Green Park
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