MANNA MESSAGE
November , 2019
New Food Finder!
MANNA is working on a new and improved Food Finder application for our website in an effort to better serve our community and increase access to food assistance in Western North Carolina. Here’s the great news: This is also a resource for YOU! The new prototype will be user-friendly, utilize GPS technology, and offer your organization a unique web page with information about your services, location, and hours of operation.
 
We need your updated information! As a part of this new food finder, each agency that is open to the public will have their own landing page, with a link specific to your organization. Help us tell the community about your incredible organization! What do folks need to know about your food distribution, produce market, or meal program?
 
Please take some time to add to your web page by following the instructions here.
 
BONUS! Because we believe this will be an incredibly useful tool for agencies and clients, we want to make sure this information is updated and ready for the launch of the new prototype. The first 20 partner agencies to update their web page information will receive $50 in shared maintenance fees (SMF) for sourcing MANNA product!! The next 20 agencies will receive $50 Food Lion gift cards!
Turkeys, Sweet Potatoes, & Holiday Boxes
Our food sourcing team has been working hard to make sure you have all the food you need to provide holiday staples to neighbors experiencing a tight budget this season.

We have a limited supply of turkeys and sweet potatoes (no SMF!) on the shopping list.

Two holiday boxes are available, as well. Supplies are limited. Please contact your Zone Coordinator by November 15th to reserve boxes for the Christmas season.

Holiday Box# 1 @ $10.30
Product Ref# 11378
(1) 14oz Cranberry Sauce, (1) 6oz Chicken Stuffing, (2) 7.25oz Mac & Cheese, (2) 15oz Yams, (2) 15oz Green Beans, (2) 15oz Corn, (2) 15oz Carrots
(1) 13.3oz Instant Mashed Potatoes

Holiday Box #2 @ $13.20
Product Ref #10559
(1) 16oz Canned Ham, (1) 14oz Cranberry Sauce, (1) 6oz Chicken Stuffing, (2) 7.25oz Mac & Cheese, (2) 15oz Yams, (2) 15oz Green Beans, (2) 15oz Corn, (2) 15oz Carrots, (1) 13.3oz Instant Mashed Potatoes 
Attention MANNA Shoppers!!!!!!!!
Bread and produce are now available every week day between 12-2pm at MANNA. Please be aware that this is a change in our open shopping time from 1-3pm to 12-2pm. Swing by any day if you’re in the area and take some extra bread and produce back to your organization.

Additional Important Reminders:
  • Please follow this link to read more about the exciting new changes to our product codes!
  • Snacks, Chips, and Candy have NO shared maintenance fee (free!) until further notice. Order this product under code 20190!
  • Be sure to put your invoice and agency number on all checks! Please be sure to ONLY write checks in dark blue and black ink!
November 2019
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:

  • Frozen Apricot Cups
  • Garbanzo Beans
  • Green Beans
  • Great Northern Beans
  • Canned Beef
  • Frozen Ground Beef
  • Cheddar Cheese Chunks
  • Cheese Loaves
  • Dried Cherries
  • Chicken Split Breast
  • Whole Frozen Chicken
  • Whole Corn Kernel
  • Liquid Frozen Eggs
  • Frozen Fish Filet
  • Mixed Fruit
  • Orange Juice
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Spaghetti
  • Peaches, Cling
  • Frozen Sliced Peaches
  • Smooth Peanut Butter
  • Canned Pears
  • Canned Pear Halves
  • Canned Diced Pears
  • Canned Pumpkin
  • Vegetable Mix
*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.
November 2019

We currently have the following items available for SAM:

  • Apples
  • Cabbage
  • Sweet Potatoes

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!


Grant Tip of the Month:

As a result of the sale of Mission Health Hospital, Legacy Foundations have been established across WNC. These foundations are interested in funding initiatives to address food insecurity, along with other social determinants of health. Check out this summary sheet to learn more about a foundation in your area! The following have application due dates in November:

  • Pisgah Health Foundation - Mr. Lex Green (President & CEO of the Foundation) remarked: Keep the letter brief, be organized, review for grammar and spelling erros. Make sure the opening paragraph is compelling.

Helpful Grant Resources

Upcoming Grant Workshops Near You!
MANNA Partner Orientation

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.
Upcoming Orientation Dates*

-Thursday, December 12th, 2019
-Thursday, March 12, 2020

*All orientations are held at MANNA FoodBank in Laurel's Kitchen
Upcoming MANNA Closure Information:

Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29
Christmas - Monday, December 23-Wednesday, December 25
New Years - Tuesday, December 31 & Wednesday, January 1

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.
Important Inventory Reminders!
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).
Mobile Delivery Schedule
October-December 2019
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 mobile schedule for October-December

Click here to view the November 2019 mobile calendar
Click here to view the December 2019 mobile calendar

For More information - please follow the link below:
Food and Nutrition Services Helpline
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!
Amy Haynes
Assistant Director of Mobile Programs & Agency Relations
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 x1234
Malarie McGalliard
Mobile Programs Coordinator
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 x1250
Amy Sims
Agency Relations Assistant Manager & Western Zone Coordinator
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Haywood
Direct Line: (828)399-1147
Leah Cormier
Buncombe County Zone Coordinator
Buncombe
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 x 1253
Kaitlyn Smith
Agency Relations Coordinator
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 x 1272
Katie Reynolds
Agency Relations Associate
Direct Line: (828)299-3663 x 1263
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627 Swannanoa River Road
Asheville, NC 28805-2445

Phone: 828-299-3663
Fax: 828-299-3664