FOOD INSECURITY in Montgomery County, MD affects:
- 1 in 3 Children
- 20% of Seniors
- 1 in 12 of ALL Residents
Founded in 1983, Manna Food Center’s mission is to end hunger in Montgomery County through education, advocacy and food distribution. At the start, with a dream and a meager budget, Manna was able to serve a few hundred. Today, Manna distributes about 12,000 pounds of food daily, serving almost 40,000 people each year.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
- Donate food. Click HERE for the list of requested items and donation details, or view the graphic below. Select healthy options whenever possible. Bring donations to church March 15-22.
- Donate funds. Click HERE to donate funds online directly to Manna. Be sure to click the check box to “Dedicate this Gift” and specify The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, to help acknowledge and track our giving during this campaign.
- Help load the truck on March 22 anytime from 9:00 am – 12 noon. Sign up in the Commons or contact Jennifer Lee at lcsa.social.ministry@gmail.com to volunteer.
