Soup Kitchen

Our soup kitchen is open to the public seven days a week. Those who are hungry can eat with friends and neighbors twice a day, with lunch on Sunday. Meals are served restaurant style, allowing guests to rest while volunteers serve from the menu. With our wonderful chef, Sonya Pendleton, preparing meals, most guests will ask for seconds! Our kitchen offers a welcome table, a place where friends feel safe and supported.

Last year, we served 22,290 meals! We know that many eat with Manna because we're like their family. For the working poor, the elderly, the homeless, or those simply looking for good company and food, we're ready to offer a hot meal with great service; our soup kitchen volunteers know how to serve with a smile!

Soup Kitchen Hours
Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-12:15pm & 4:00-5:15pm
Sunday, 12:00-1:15pm

Food Pantry

Our food pantry is open Monday through Friday. Friends are welcome to shop if they live within the North Penn School District service area, with the exception of Hatfield and North Wales, as there are pantries within these municipalities. Our pantry operates using a choice model, allowing individuals to select the foods that best meet their dietary needs and preferences.

Our pantry is largely stocked through community donations. Individuals, families, businesses, and civic and faith-based organizations contribute canned and fresh foods to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.This past year, we provided 168,453 pounds of food to 918 households. 

For a list of items that are needed right now, please click on "What's needed." Thank you!

Dairy Day Program
If you're a senior in need of dairy products, please let us know. Through a partnership with Freddy Hill Farms, low-income seniors who shop in our pantry are eligible to receive a gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, ½ pound of cheese and a pound of butter each month. We want our seniors to stay healthy!

Food Pantry Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1:00-3:45pm
Monday 6:00-7:30pm
Tuesday 9:00-11:00am

Emergency Aid

Our emergency financial aid program helps individuals and families facing crises. Many come to us who are recently homeless, unemployed or with a medical emergency or utility bill that could put them out on the street. We help when we can; last year we coordinated more than $45,000 in emergency financial aid through the help of partner agencies like the Salvation Army.

All assistance is paid directly to the landlord, utility company or medical provider. We are fortunate to have great community partners, such as the Abington Clinic, Abington Health Lansdale Hospital, Lansdale Health Center, Montgomery County Community College Nursing Program, North Penn Visiting Nurses Association, Suburban Mercy Clinic, and Temple Dental Hospital.

Keeping friends cool!
Our Summer Cool Down Program is a special part of our emergency financial aid program. During the summer, Manna prepays electric bills for seniors so that they can run fans or air conditioners. For many seniors living on fixed incomes, they cannot afford the increased utility bill that a fan or air conditioner brings. We help them stay cool and healthy in the heat!

Manna's assistance helps people get through tough times, keeping families intact as much as possible. To find out more, please contact 215-855-5454.

Youth Programs

We love getting to work with our young friends in the community!

Healthy Snack Program
Each day, we provide 100 healthy snacks for the North Penn and Indian Valley Boys & Girls Club Homework Programs. Manna provides the food and our volunteers assemble healthy snack bags. We want to help our young ones stay healthy, fit and focused on learning.

Holiday Help
During the holiday season, Manna invites the community to participate in our Adopt-a-Child Program. The kids we serve write down their gift wish list, and kind donors purchase toys to help make the holiday season bright for our youngsters. If you would like to adopt a child, please contact Anthony Tarzia, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This program is annually offered from November 1-December 25.

Back To School
Each year, Manna hosts a back to school family picnic for our friends who use our services. Through partnerships with the Lansdale Kiwanis Club, Plains Mennonite Church and the Salvation Army, we provide books, backpacks and school supplies to ensure that our young scholars are ready for school! Our picnic is held annually on the third Saturday of August.

2013 Summer Cooking Program 
Teens, ages 13-17, will gain culinary and leadership skills during Manna's summer cooking program. Chef Sonya Pendleton will teach participants how to prepare delicious, healthy meals, with all dishes served in Manna's soup kitchen.Three, two-week sessions are offered. The cost to participate is $50. If this fee presents a hardship, please contact Manna's Client Services Manager, Nadja Mummery: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you very much. We look forward to cooking with you this summer!

Summer Cooking Program Dates / All sessions occur betwen 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Session One: July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18
Session Two: July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and August 1
Session Three: August 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29

FAQ and Registration Form (pdf)

Summer Cooking Brochure (pdf)