MANNA
MANNA
MANNA (Making Abundant Nourishment Neighborhood Accessible) utilizes recovered food to produce chef inspired, restaurant quality meals for community members in need.
Our goal is to transform food, deliver meals with dignity, and empower nutritious living.
866 meals being produced each week
CHOW agencies and growing receiving meals
Meals across the first 6 months
Community Quotes:
“A woman on Court St said I am an ‘Earth Angel’ for handing out the meals. I Can’t emphasize enough how crucial and appreciated these meals are.”
-Mike Dowell, Landmark Church – Outreach
“Last week I got a call from an elderly woman who had just been released from rehab, post surgery. She came home to no food, and wasn’t able to cook for herself. These meals were a lifesaver for her!”
– Janine, Project Neighbor – Newark Valley
SUNY Broome Culinary Events Center
Thanks to our partnership with SUNY Broome, meals are cooked and packaged at our kitchen inside their Culinary Events Center.
Food Pantries/Meal Sites
Call the CHOW® Hotline at (607) 723-8960 or First Call for Help at 211 for a food pantry referral.
Medically Tailored Meals
Clients are referred to receive prepared meals that fit their individual dietary needs, delivered directly to their homes.
Greater Good Grocery
SNAP-eligible meals are available for purchase at the Greater Good Grocery store and bus! These are the same chef-inspired meals made entirely from purchased food. Each meal sold creates 2 more meals donated to pantries!