After 11 Years, Manna CEO DeCarlo Announces Departure
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… Read More
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Campaña Anual de Recolección de Alimentos Comienza el Domingo
El Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) y Manna Food Center están organizando la 31.ª colecta anual de alimentos “Give and Ride”, desde el domingo 26 de mayo… Read More
County’s Annual Ride On Food Drive Starts Sunday
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Manna Food Center are hosting the 31st Annual “Give and Ride Food Drive” from Sunday, May 26, to Saturday, June 1. MCDOT… Read More
Leaders Mark Food Waste Prevention Week at Manna Food Center
County leaders want to reduce ongoing food waste and insecurity in the county. And for Food Waste Prevention Week, which is currently underway, leaders highlighted Manna Food Center as a critical… Read More
Dig Bethesda to Hold Grand Opening
A new restaurant chain is coming to Montgomery County. DIG, “an upscale fast-casual brand serving chef-prepared seasonal comfort food,” will host the grand opening of its first Maryland location at… Read More
Ending Childhood Hunger Discussed on MLK Jr. Day
“Tens of thousands of Montgomery County residents are hungry and don’t know when they will have their next meal,” according to Councilmember Will Jawando. “It’s just unjust, and it’s wrong.”… Read More
Ride On Food Drive Donations Surpass Last Year’s Tally
Last month’s Ride On Food Drive collected 2,309 pounds of non-perishable food, which is 12% more than last year. All the donations were given to the Manna Food Center to… Read More
Food Insecurity Still a Major Problem Post-Pandemic
Many people would agree the country and the DMV are now in a post-pandemic phase. While concerns about Covid-19 have waned some, one of the persistent problems that became exacerbated… Read More
County Ride On Food Drive Starts Sunday
County residents can help needy families by donating canned or nonperishable food during Ride On’s annual food drive from Sunday, May 21 through Saturday, May 27. Food collected through the… Read More
Panel: Food Insecurity Exists Throughout Montgomery County
As many residents spent Monday volunteering in memory of Martin Luther King Jr., an organization in Montgomery County held an advocacy round table on how to help those who are… Read More
Manna Food Center Wins 2022 EPIC Montgomery County Humanitarian Award
Manna Food Center is the recipient of Montgomery Community Media’s 2022 EPIC Montgomery County Humanitarian Award. Manna Food Center, led by Chief Executive Officer Jackie DeCarlo, is the community-based organization… Read More
Rescued Food Turns into Appealing Food and Drinks in Bethesda
Chefs from throughout the region were given apples, cans of jellied and whole cranberry sauce, bags of Raman noodles and lots of greens and vegetables. They then had 20 minutes… Read More