Partner Agency Highlights!
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As we close out 2018, we are so grateful to have wonderful partner agencies that are helping to end hunger in WNC. Here are a few highlights from some of the agencies across our partner network:
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Congratulations to Feeding Avery Families for being awarded Non-Profit of the year in Avery County! Your wonderful work has not gone unnoticed, and MANNA appreciates everything you do.
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Transylvania Christian Ministry - The Sharing House
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The ribbon has been cut and the Neighbor's Market is open for shopping! This new space will give community members a grocery store feel and promote client choice. MANNA is so thankful to be apart of this wonderful expansion.
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We are so excited to announce that through a careful vetting process Haywood Pathways has been selected to receive a refrigerated van through the Walmart Grant Opportunity.
Haywood Pathways Center provides adult and family emergency shelter, a halfway house for men and women recently released from prison, a short term residential program and a community kitchen providing meals to those living in the shelter and across Haywood County.
This van will help them with retail pickups and increase the capacity of service in their community.
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2019 Agency Agreement Deadline
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There is still time! If you haven't already done so please submit your 2019 Annual Partner Agreement.
The deadline is 12/30/2018.
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Upcoming MANNA Closure Information
- 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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Inclement Weather Information
1) Using your mobile device, you can sign up to receive text updates about MANNA weather delays & closings. To subscribe to these updates, text APPLE to (828) 348 -5883
2) Or, call MANNA at 828-299-3663 after 6:30 a.m. You will hear a message with information regarding MANNA weather-related delays or closings. It will also indicate the status of our mobile deliveries for that day. The message will ask agencies receiving a mobile that day to call Warehouse Manager Lee Short at 828-299-3663 x 1260 if they aren't able to meet the truck.
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Holiday Boxes are Still Available!
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With the holiday season right around the corner, don't forget to grab a Holiday Food Box. Remember Holiday Food Boxes are a great way to offer clients a convenient meal kit that they can put together in minutes! Each box feeds a family of four (that's less then $3.00 per serving) of some tasty traditional holiday favorites. Order yours today!
Holiday Box With Ham
$11.66/box
The contents include:
(1) Canned Ham 16oz,
(1) Cranberry Sauce 14oz,
(1) Stuffing Mix 6oz,
(2) 7.25oz Macaroni & Cheese,
(2) 15oz Canned Yams,
(2) 15oz Green Beans,
(2) 15oz Canned Corn,
(2) Carrots
(1) 13.3oz Instant Mashed Potatoes
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Nutrition Corner
Happy Holidays!
Contributed by WCU Nutrition and Dietetics student Kristen Miles
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The holidays are time to gather with our loved ones and celebrate the people and values we hold dear. Many of us consider the holidays a time of year to prepare our favorite foods and splurge a bit, which is certainly a healthy mindset to have around food! For some of us, though, it is hard to moderate ourselves, and we end up feeling sluggish and unhealthy by the New Year. Here are some dos and don’ts to help you navigate holiday feasts to feel physically and emotionally satisfied.
- Do take time to savor and enjoy each bite of your meal so that you notice when you begin to feel full.
- Do bring a healthy dish to the potluck to eat in combination with more indulgent foods.
- Do take a group walk after your holiday feast.
- Don’t skip meals in preparation for or recovery from a big meal—deprivation leads to overeating later.
- Don’t beat yourself up if you overindulge, as a few days of unhealthy eating are not going to hurt you!
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Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
4 C baby carrots, rinsed and split lengthwise if very thick (or use frozen, presliced carrots or peeled and cut carrots)
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
2 Tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp salt
Directions
- Place the carrots in a small saucepan. Add just enough water to barely cover the carrots. Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 7–8 minutes, just until the carrots are easily pierced with a sharp knife.
- While the carrots are cooking, combine butter or margarine, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan, and melt together over low heat (or put in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for a few seconds on high power, until margarine is mostly melted). Stir well to combine ingredients.
- Drain carrots, leaving them in the saucepan. Pour cinnamon mixture over carrots. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, just until carrots are thoroughly coated and the glaze thickens slightly. Serve warm.
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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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December 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:
- Dry Split Peas
- Dry Pinto Beans
- Frozen Ground Beef (40/1 lb chubs)
- Meatless Spaghetti Sauce
- Yellow Cheddar Cheese Shredded (6/5 lb bags)
- Dried Cherries
- Frozen Chicken Leg Quarters (8/5 lb bags)
- Canned Corn
- Dry Lentils
- Orange Juice
- Spaghetti
- Canned Peaches
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Peas
- Canned Pink Salmon
- 2% Fresh Milk
*Weekly shipments of fresh milk (shelf life - 10 days)*
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 Amy Haynes at (828) 299-3663 x1234.
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December 2018
We currently have the following items available in SAM:
- Apples
- Sweet Potatoes
- Assorted vegetables
More exciting items coming next quarter.
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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Did you know clients can pick up TEFAP milk more than once a week? We have recently been notified by the USDA that clients can visit the pantry up to
two times a week to pick up milk
. This is a great resource if you are having trouble getting out the TEFAP milk supply. Please be aware you will still need to have the milk forms filled out as normal.
Please note this change:
We no longer need the TEFAP milk crates returned.
Coming soon:
2% milk starting December 12th.
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Time is Running Out!!
Don't Take This Opportunity for Granted!
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The Walmart Community Grant Program is accepting applications through December 31,2018! Community Grants range from $250 to $5,000.
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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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Have you been looking for a scanner, printer or copier?
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Tis' the season of giving and MANNA wants to give you a printer, scanner or copier.
If you are interested, please send your name, partner organization and preference to [email protected] to be entered into a raffle!
The winners will be contact by Kristen in January.
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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
December 2018 - March 2019
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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.
Revised Holiday ordering calendar plus January-March mobile delivery schedule is available!
Just click on the link.
Mobile delivery calendars for Jan-Mar 2019 and Holiday ordering calendars are available via these links. PLEASE MAKE SURE AND LOOK FOR YOUR SPECIFIC ORDERING AND DELIVERY INFORMATION. Our delivery drivers are also handing out the Holiday calendars at each stop and the Distribution team is handing them out on the shopping floor. Agencies that shop at MANNA will notice that we have made a change to when we are doing inventory and have moved from the last days in December to January 31
st
and February 1
st
. With all of the holidays in December we wanted to offer our agencies that shop at MANNA extended days to come in. Please feel free to call Lisa Reynolds at 828-299-3663 if you have any questions or speak to Kevin Davis if you are in shopping
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Click here
to view the
December 2018
mobile schedule
Click here
to view the
January - March 2019
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, Henderson, Polk
Direct Line: (217) 417-7446
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Amy Sims
Western Zone Outreach Coordinator
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Transylvania, Haywood
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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