Jackie DeCarlo, who has led Manna Food Center for 11 years, announced Tuesday she will step down at the end of the year.
As CEO of Manna, DeCarlo has been instrumental in Montgomery County’s attempts to end hunger.
DeCarlo posted on social media that she has been thinking of leaving for about a year, when Manna celebrated it’s 40th anniversary. She intends to spend time with her family and pursue ways to continue helping the community.
“I have had many opportunities to reflect. It is important for me to give my time and energy to my family, and it is equally important to make sure that Manna has a fully engaged leader. Also, truth be told, a decade is a long time,” she posted.
Manna’s board of directors contracted with Koya Leadership Partners to assist us in the search for its next executive director.
“At this unique moment for Manna, I am proud that we have the strong leadership team in place and the addition of fresh perspectives and skills can help propel us toward Food for All. I’ve been honored to help spur new ideas, strengthen partnerships, navigate crises, and lift up how food can nourish bodies and build community,” DeCarlo wrote.
“Reflecting on what we have accomplished gives me confidence that this is the right time. Manna rocks: We are steady, strong, and capable of so much ahead. And while my time as CEO may be coming to an end in December, the impact of Manna is just about to begin a new chapter.”
Holly Wong, board of director chair, thanked DeCarlo “for her tremendous leadership and dedication over the past decade. On social media, she wrote, “She has been instrumental in building a strong team and a remarkable organization, and we are confident that Manna is headed towards a bright future as it enters its fifth decade of work to eliminate hunger.”
The goal is to hire DeCarlo’s replacement in the fall and have the new person start before the end of the year.
During Fiscal Year 2023, Manna assisted 50,499 participants and distributed 4.6 million pounds of food.
In February, two of Manna Food Center’s programs were recognized by the White House’s Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.
Manna’s Farm to Food Bank and Small Business Vouchers were recognized along with about 140 other programs.
The leadership of Manna Food Center announces a significant transition this Fall with the departure of Chief Executive Officer Jackie DeCarlo at the end of this calendar year. Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/8cmphnpzlF pic.twitter.com/LNypCFfOqJ
— Manna Food Center (@MannaFoodCenter) July 9, 2024
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