Dear Supporter,
Today is an extra special day in the DMV. Not only are we celebrating the 8th year of #DoMore24 , in partnership with the United Way of the National Capital Area, but this year we are also highlighting a new day of giving, #GivingTuesdayNOW. Lots of hash tags, we know... the overall inspiration is to take today to come together as a community & support the nonprofits we care about.

You have demonstrated your dedication to fighting hunger & feeding hope across Montgomery County through your support of Manna Food Center. Through gifts of time, talent and treasure you have bolstered our critical mission.

Now during this time of particular economic and public health stress, we wanted to share the important work that is being done and ask you to consider making a gift today . Your online donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000 thanks to a generous local family.

If you're part of the wonderful group of supporters who has given recently, thank you! We hope this update helps you know how much your dollars have made a difference for struggling families in our community.
Volunteer
What do 679 of our neighbors have in common? They've stepped up in this time of uncertainty to make their skills available for volunteer serve. Our community is AMAZING!

Want to volunteer but haven't been contacted yet? We are excited to announce a partnership with the Montgomery County Volunteer Center , to help connect volunteers with pressing needs across the County. Click here to see a list of opportunities on the Volunteer Center’s website. The Volunteer Center also has a wonderful resource page for volunteers in response to COVID-19 if you are looking for more information. 

Donate Food
Want to organize a food drive for Manna in your neighborhood? We are accepting food donations in large blue bins outside Manna’s warehouse at 9311 Gaither Rd in Gaithersburg . Check our Most Needed Foods list & drop it off 24/7 without needing to come inside.   Click Here . 

Advocate
Keep up-to-date on advocacy efforts by responding to the action alerts of our partner, FRAC/Maryland Hunger Solutions, to support those vulnerable in our community. Click Here.
Local Businesses Giving Back

Meatcrafters is the only local company in the DMV that has obtained the USDA license to produce salamis, cured charcuterie, and gourmet sausages. Go to Meatcrafters.com for products delivered to your door or pick up at any of the three Central Farm Markets. Enter the code MANNA10 and ten percent of all sales for the next thirty days will be donated to the Manna Food Center.

Kevco Building Services, residential cleaning experts, will be donating 5% of all proceeds to Manna for customers who schedule in May. https://kevco1.com/

We are #grateful for each and every one of you! 
CEO, Manna Food Center
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