Women and children with food from school bus distribution

About Manna Food Center

We strive to eliminate hunger in Montgomery County, Maryland through food distribution, education, and advocacy.

Together with our neighbors, volunteers, and partners, we provide healthy food, build community partnerships, and work toward lasting solutions to end hunger.

Group of three Manna staff tabling at event

We’re not just handing out food — we’re building food security that lasts.

Give

Your gift helps keep shelves stocked, fuels our trucks, and supports our programs so that no neighbor goes hungry.

Volunteer

Help transport food donations, pack boxes, or lend a hand in the warehouse.

Donate food

Every food donation from individuals, groups, and businesses helps us provide fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples.

Advocate

A community with food for all requires addressing all the challenges that lead to food insecurity.

Our community counts on us.

It’s estimated that 1 in every 8 people in the United States experiences food insecurity, making it one of the most significant health crises we face.

34% of our neighbors in Montgomery County face food insecurity. Half of all students in our county qualify for free and reduced meals.

Our vision is for a community where hunger doesn’t exist. Where no one has to choose between paying rent and buying groceries.

We’re not just handing out food — we’re building food security that lasts.

Our impact in 2025

56,189

people supported

3.14 million

pounds of food shared with families

8,805

household deliveries

30

local farms and two farmers markets provided food through Farm to Food Bank

108,300

weekly bags sent home to families at 76 MCPS schools

574

households assisted in accessing food benefit programs like SNAP

Corporate Partners