Hunger Action Month is Now!
September is here, and that means Hunger Action Month is too! Hunger Action Month (also known as HAM) is an entire month dedicated to uniting with other Feeding America affiliates in the joint effort of taking action and finding ways to support our communities in the work of relieving hunger.
Thanks so much to those who sent us the wonderful community events that you will be hosting, and more importantly for taking action in hunger awareness and relief efforts during this very special month. If you would like to get involved, it's not too late! Feel free to attend any/all of the events listed on the MANNA HAM Event Calendar:
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MANNA's says Goodbye to Buncombe County Zone Coordinator, Amy Meier
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With best wishes and love, MANNA says goodbye to our Buncombe County Zone Coordinator, Amy Meier.
Who better to share a sentimental note about her announcement than Amy Meier herself:
"It has been a pleasure to serve you and our community for the last 5+ years and get to know some of you. Your dedication, work ethic and kind hearts have often lifted me up. Working together helps to restore faith in humanity. Seeing the relationships and care throughout our network is truly touching to my heart. This was a tough letter to write, I will miss working with you to end hunger, as this is the week I must say goodbye to my MANNA family.
I won’t be far and may cross paths with some of you or pay some visits in my personal time. I have been so inspired and impressed to see your dedication to service, it will continue to draw me in."
In Amy’s time at MANNA, she has served in several roles within the organization. She started out her career here as a member of the Development team before moving to Agency Relations, where she has served as Buncombe County Outreach Coordinator for more than four years. In this role she has offered strong support for her agencies, advocated for the needs of clients and communities, and brought food stamp outreach services to agencies across Buncombe County. Amy has made a significant contribution to MANNA’s Public Policy Committee in helping to shape MANNA’s advocacy strategy on the work to end hunger on a public policy level. We are so appreciative of Amy’s contributions to the mission of MANNA FoodBank, and we wish her well in all her future endeavors!
During this time, if you are a Buncombe County agency in need of support, please contact MANNA's Agency Relations Manager, Amy Haynes, for assistance.
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Upcoming Closure Information: Plan Ahead for the Holidays
- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22-23, 2018 (THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY)
- DECEMBER 24-25 (CHRISTMAS)
- DECEMBER 31, 2018-JANUARY 1, 2019 (NEW YEARS EVE & NEW YEARS DAY)
Please plan accordingly, and be sure to consider these closures when shopping and placing your online order. Contact Glenda Gragg if you have any questions at 828-299-3663 x1227.
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Nutrition Corner
Meal Preparation
Contributed by WCU Nutrition and Dietetics student Kristen Miles
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In keeping with last month’s make-ahead breakfast theme, this month we will look at bulk meal preparation, or getting extra food ready ahead of time. An example is casseroles that are prepared, then frozen instead of baked. These casseroles can then be baked on a different day for a quick, easy dinner. Another example would be cooking up a large package of chicken, then making several different chicken dinners throughout the week with the already-cooked chicken. Finally, many people enjoy using meal preparation for packed lunches to enjoy in place of vending machine snacks or fast food lunches.
Not only does meal prepping save us time in the future, but it also can save us money, as buying larger quantities of food at once is cheaper than purchasing the same amount of food in lots of smaller amounts. The original investment in meal prepping may sound difficult for those of us living “paycheck-to-paycheck,” but preparing a simple recipe that makes just a few extra meals is a great place to start! Try your hand at the recipe below if you want to try a quick meal preparation.
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Additional Budget-Friendly Recipe Resource
Budgetbytes.com is a website that offers delicious recipes designed for small budgets. This would be a great resource to share with those at your pantry with access to the internet! Follow the link below to visit the site directly:
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September 2018
TEFAP
items become available on a first-come, first-serve basis when they arrive at MANNA. All items may not be available for the duration of the month and quantities are subject to change. The following items are scheduled to arrive this quarter:
- Apple Juice
- Dried Pinto Beans
- Dried Red Beans
- Frozen Blueberries
- Cereal - Oat Circles
- Milk
- Canned Pears
- Canned Potatoes
- Smoked Turkey Breast
- Canned Mixed Vegetables
What's
TEFAP
, you might ask?
T
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E
mergency
F
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A
ssistance
P
rogram is a federal program (also known as "commodities") that comes from the Farm Bill. This program is limited to pantries only and allocated by county. Pantries must apply and be approved to administer this food. For more information on becoming a TEFAP agency, contact Amy Haynes at (828) 299-3663 x1234.
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September 2018
We currently have the following items available in SAM:
- Peanut Butter
- Pinto Beans (Dry)
- Canned Carrots
- Canned Green Beans
- Brown Rice
- Frozen Turkeys
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
What's SAM? SAM is an acronym for State Appropriated Money and it is a state funded nutritional food program. Although the name has changed, the program is still the same!
These products are available to order at no cost, so be sure to take advantage of this great program!
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Reminder to Sign Up Soon if Interested:
NCDA Commodity Supplemental Food Programming (CSFP)
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The NCDA&CS Food Distribution Division is continuing to grow the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) throughout North Carolina. This program focuses on feeding senior citizens across WNC.
If your organization is interested in participating in CSFP and/or if you are an agency that is currently participating and would like to request a slot increase, contact Melissa Ayscue, NCDA Household Programs Administrator (
[email protected]
) for more information.
The deadline to submit your request is October 26, 2018.
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Calling All Truck Drivers:
Interested in a Grant for your Organization?
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Do you currently work for/volunteer at a charity that uses a Ford F-150s, Chevrolet Silverados, GMC Sierras, or Dodge Rams to pick up food?
If you answered yes to the question above, you would be a perfect candidate for the Positive Payload Program brought to you by American Trucks. If granted the funding, your organization could get up to $2,000 donated to your pantry. If interested in this grant opportunity,
CLICK HERE
for more information!
Other Helpful Grant Resources
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MANNA Partner Orientation
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Are you or someone at your agency interested in attending an orientation session? If so, please select a session from the options listed on the sign-up form by clicking the "Sign-Up Here" link to the right.
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Upcoming Orientation Dates*
-Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
-Wednesday, March 13th, 2019
-Thursday, June 13th, 2019
-Thursday, September 12th, 2019
-Thursday, December 12th, 2019
*All orientations are held at MANNA FoodBank in Laurel's Kitchen
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Important Inventory Reminders
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To ensure that our inventory count lines up with what we are actually distributing to our partner network, we ask that you all make sure to check the following when you receive or pick up your order from MANNA:
- Check that product ordered (from your invoice) matches physical count of items you received
- Pay close attention to TEFAP items especially, and make sure you receive accurate amounts of each item. Any TEFAP leftovers should always be directly reported to MANNA.
- If there are any discrepancies in inventory vs. what was actually ordered, please contact Glenda Gragg (x1227) or Tim Williams (x1240).
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Mobile Delivery Schedule
September-December 2018
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REMINDERS:
Before dialing up the driver, remember: Every time someone calls, they must pull off the road to answer the phone, causing additional delays. If you have any questions, contact our Warehouse Manager Lee Short at (828) 299-3663 x1260.
Please ask your volunteers to allow a 30 minute window before and after your expected MANNA delivery. Our drivers work very hard to arrive on time, but they may experience unforeseen setbacks while on the road. Giving them this window helps them to stay on track.
Click here
to view the
July-September 2018
mobile schedule
Click here
to view the
October-December 2018
mobile schedule
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Food and Nutrition Services Helpline
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Need more MANNA Food Helpline Posters?
MANNA Food Helpline promotional materials are now available for order! Packets include 25 small posters (with phone number tear offs) and 100 business cards. If you need other materials or different quantities, please contact your zone coordinator.
MANNA Helpline information is
free and confidential!
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Amy Haynes
Agency Relations Manager
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 x1234
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Malarie McGalliard
Agency Capacity and Compliance Coordinator & MANNA Express Coordinator
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 x1250
Josh Hoerman
Eastern Zone Outreach Coordinator
Avery, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Yancey
Direct Line: (217) 417-7446
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Phil Carland
Central Zone Outreach Coordinator
Henderson, Polk, Haywood, Transylvania
Direct Line: (828) 290-5937
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Amy Sims
Western Zone Outreach Coordinator
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 x1279
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As we continue to work towards our vision of a hunger-free WNC, we are building a community of individuals that are interested in taking action steps towards supporting anti-hunger initiatives. In order to focus these efforts, we want to know:
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Would you like to receive emails related to hunger advocacy actions in WNC?
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If you answered yes, we will add you to an email list dedicated to local and regional hunger advocacy actions. Thank you for your compassion for the work to end hunger for more than 100,000 people in Western North Carolina.
MANNA FoodBank is a non-partisan nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing information about hunger and the issues that affect the people we serve.
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627 Swannanoa River Road
Asheville, NC 28805-2445
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Phone: 828-299-3663
Fax: 828-299-3664
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