Introducing Jenn Lutz: Director of Agency Relations!
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Dear MANNA Partner Agency Network,
With everyone's focus on responding to the dynamic needs of COVID-19, I have not yet had a moment to
introduce myself as MANNA's new Director of Agency Relations
. Having started in the role mid-March, it has certainly been a memorable time to begin in a new position.
With great awe I've watched the team at MANNA leap into action to support our partner network and our community.
The Agency Relations team made up of Amy Sims, Leah Cormier, Kaitlyn Smith, and Chris Rainwater have been dedicated night and day to responding to the needs of our network. The incredible Amy Haynes has been guiding me throughout as she transitions out of her role come July. I could not be more proud to join such
a committed and compassionate team.
My top priority as Director of Agency Relations is simple -
to support the success of our partner network.
Without a strong network of food pantries, meal sites and food resources, our collective mission to end hunger in WNC cannot be achieved.
I look forward to meeting each of you in person one day. Until then, I welcome you to reach out to me directly.
I'd like to hear from you
regarding how your agency is responding to needs during COVID-19: What is your greatest challenge? What is your biggest success? And, of course, how can MANNA help?
Thank you for all you do in times in crisis and in times of calm.
Sincerely,
Jenn Lutz
Director of Agency Relations
jlutz@mannafoodbank.org
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JOB ALERT!
1-Year Temporary TEFAP Coordinator (Full Time)
Purpose:
MANNA FoodBank is looking for a one-year temporary TEFAP Coordinator; the best-fit candidate would be deeply detail-oriented, hands-on and ready to support Western North Carolina food pantries in maximizing USDA TEFAP products. The TEFAP Coordinator would be ready to work side-by-side with MANNA Operations, Agency Relations, and our 55+ TEFAP Partner Agencies to coordinate, communicate, and maintain perfect compliance for the TEFAP federal food commodity program to connect great food to those who need it most.
Basic Position Summary
: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal food commodity program administered federally by USDA. MANNA FoodBank administers the program for their 16-county service area, working closely at the state level with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA).
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years administrative support, customer service, or nonprofit roles. Candidates must have excellent proven computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. Proven skills and proficiency in learning and navigating technology and databases is essential.
For the Full Job Description, Click
Here
Application Deadline: June 12
*No phone calls please
*Relocation not available with this position
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Asheville Quilt Guild: Thank You!
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A special thanks to the individual members of the Asheville Quilt Guild for sewing cloth masks for MANNA's Partner Agencies. You ALL are keeping WNC safe, and we appreciate you!
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Partner Agency Spotlight:
The Lord's Harvest
County or Service Area:
Madison County
Years Open:
11
Hours of Operation
: We work with local Fire Department leaders and other community leaders to pre-position food boxes on Thursdays for open invitation food distribution serving six communities on Friday evenings from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and one on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Monthly Number of Clients Served
: 7,845 pounds of food is being delivered to 277 families EACH week! Since the inception of this program ten weeks ago, over 39 tons of food has been delivered to the hungry in Madison County!
Favorite Food to Distribute
: Our grass roots beginning included growing potatoes in mountain river bottom soil. Not everything went as planned over the years but we learned and grew and now, because of that knowledge, purchase potatoes from many different sources at discounted prices from folks who are working to help the hunger situation. Because of our connection to the soil all those years ago, we would say that our favorite food to distribute is still potatoes; the staple of many of our mountain folks.
Why do you do this work?
The Lord’s Harvest is a non-profit ministry that was founded by Bill Welsch, director, which seeks to serve God by obeying the commands of our Lord in Matthew 25:31-46 to feed the hungry. Looking into the eyes of those who are hungry, we see the pain and suffering of those who do not have enough to make ends meet. Our ministry seeks to help families and individuals have both staple and fresh food as well as meat to meet one of the needs of those who are struggling to survive in Madison County. We believe we are making a difference in the overall health of the county and in particular in the lives of children, senior adults and veterans who are the primary focus of this ministry.
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Ordering Schedules and Email Confirmations
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Ordering Calendar for Pick Ups and Deliveries +
Mobile Delivery Schedule
June 2020
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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.
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Order Confirmation Email
To ensure a quality experience for you, our Partner Agency, we will be adjusting our confirmation email process. You will now receive an email a few days after submitting an order to confirm dry product. You will receive another email a few days before your order is picked up or delivered to confirm perishable items. Please contact Glenda if you have any questions about orders at ggragg@mannafoodbank.org
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Click here
to view the mobile route schedule with delivery times.
Click here
to view the
June 2020
ordering calendar with mobile routes
Click here
for more information about our calendars
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Upcoming MANNA Closure Information:
Independence Day-Eve: July 3
No Agency Pickup
: June 26, 29, & 30 due to inventory and audit
Please plan accordingly, and be sure to consider this closure when shopping and placing your online order.
Agencies still must place their orders 5 business days prior to pickup or delivery.
Contact Glenda Gragg if you have any questions at 828-299-3663 x1227
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MANNA Partner Orientation
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Due to COVID19, no orientations are currently scheduled.
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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:
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June 2020
Bagged Apples
Boneless Chicken Breast
Boneless Chicken Pouch
Canned Pork
Canned Salmon
Chicken Fajita Strips
Chicken Strips
Chili with Beef
Chunky Beef Stew
Cling Peaches
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Dried Plums
Fig Pieces
Fish Sticks-Polluck
Fresh Bagged Oranges
Fresh Grapefruit
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Frozen Peaches
Frozen Turkey Breast
Liquid Frozen Eggs
Mixed Fruit
Orange Juice
Oranges
Pears
Pork Patty
Potatoes
Processed Cheese
Raisins
Spaghetti Sauce
Tomato Sauce
Tomato Soup
Unbreaded Chicken Fillets
Vegetable Soup
Whole Kernel Corn
Whole Chicken
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What's
TEFAP
, you might ask?
T
he
E
mergency
F
ood
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 Jenn Lutz at (828) 299-3663 x1234.
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June 2020
We currently don't have any SAM items. Check the SAM Category on MANNA's ordering page daily for any changes!
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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Grant Tip of the Month:
Avery, Mitchell, & Yancey Counties:
AMY Wellness Foundation
AMY Wellness Foundation will be accepting Letters of Intent on a rolling monthly basis. The Legacy Foundation also opened their opened their year-round grant cycle on
May 8!
Funding is available for Capacity Building and Collaborative Planning.
Addressing food insecurity is one of AMY's priorities. They fund programs in Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey counties.
Helpful Grant Resources
*Remember that most grants require a mid-term progress report. Keeping your commitments to the requirements of the grant funding terms will greatly improve their chances of getting another grant in the future.
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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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Jennifer Lutz
Director of Agency Relations
Email: jlutz@mannafoodbank.org
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 X1234
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Amy Haynes
Mobile Programs Manager
Email: ahaynes@mannafoodbank.org
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 X1284
Malarie McGalliard
Mobile Programs Coordinator
Email: mmcgalliard@mannafoodbank.org
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 X 1250
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Amy Sims
Agency Relations Assistant Manager & Western Zone Coordinator
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon Swain, Haywood
Email: asims@mannafoodbank.org
Direct Line: (828)399-1147
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Leah Cormier
Buncombe Zone Coordinator
Buncombe
Email: lcormier@mannafoodbank.org
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 X 1253
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Kaitlyn Parks Smith
Eastern Zone Coordinator
Madison, Yancey, Mitchel, Avery, McDowell, Henderson, Polk, Transylvania
Email: ksmith@mannafoodbank.org
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 X 1283
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Chris Rainwater
Agency Relations Coordinator
Email: crainwater@mannafoodbank.org
Direct Line: (828)299-3662 X 1272
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Katie Reynolds
Agency Relations Associate
Email: kreynolds@mannafoodbank.org
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 X1263
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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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