We will be closed from Wednesday 11/25 @ 2:00 thru Sunday 11/29. We reopen for regular business on 11/30. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Manna Board President and Executive Director spent a wonderful day with fellow non-profit professionals at the AFP awards luncheon yesterday, honoring caring and giving philanthropists from around Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. It was especially exciting because our very own Capital Campaign Task Force member, Joanie Young, was among the worthy recipients. For the past five-decades the story of Joanie Young has been one of entrepreneurial vision coupled with a commitment towards improving her...
I received a call the other morning: a local backyard gardener was generously looking to donate “just picked” apples gleaned from his trees. Within a few hours he arrived at the pantry with buckets full of beautiful, crispy Red Delicious and Breaburn apples. The apples went right into the pantry and were distributed the very next day. In less than 48 hours wholesome fresh produce went from a local tree to the tables of families in need. I can’t wait to have larger refrigeration capacity in our...