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Thousands of Montgomery County children rely on food access opportunities in school. As per the latest Large School District Report by FRAC, MCPS reports a 44% enrollment in the Free-and-Reduced-Priced Meals program. At Manna Food Center, we recognize that extending support beyond the school year is vital for child development. However, bridging this gap over the summer presents a significant challenge. This understanding drives our steadfast commitment to addressing our community's needs throughout these critical months.
As school doors closed for the break, Manna maintained partnerships with all 6 of our pantry schools to host monthly choice distributions, supplying much-needed fresh produce and shelf-stable basics to support the nutrition of the whole family. Weekend Bag distributions also continued at participating schools over the summer to supply children with a weekly support of healthy budget-boosting foods. Our summer service capped a full year of School-Based service; we distributed over 97,000 Smart Sacks Weekend Bags to students. We look forward to returning to full service when school reconvenes.
We invite you to consider a hugely impactful way to support Manna’s School-Based Programs that reach students and their families when they need it most. August is National Make-A-Will Month and we've partnered with FreeWill to support our community in completing this essential task. Why now?
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Impact: By including a legacy gift in your will, you can sustain our efforts to create a more equitable and just food system for generations to come.
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Peace of mind: A will allows you to provide for the people and pets you love, so you know that no matter what, they will be supported.
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Security: Creating your will and estate plan allows you to communicate important financial and healthcare decisions, so you’re prepared for whatever the future may hold.
Join thousands of donors this month in making a difference for your loved ones and supporting our mission. Your contribution will pave the way for a brighter future, ensuring that no child's potential is compromised by hunger.
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