By: Ashlie D. Stevens, Salon.com As Americans all across the country report feeling increasingly pressed by inflated food prices, an explosive new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals that about 18 million families — or 13.5% of U.S.…
Author: Sheldon Good
WATCH: Manna opens Online Market Hub with grand opening
Manna on Main Street on Saturday, September 14, 2024, celebrated the grand opening of its new innovative resource that will expand the food pantry’s provision of online ordering and delivery of groceries to its clients. Mann on Main Street’s Online…
‘Crisis point’: Montgomery County addresses growing food insecurity
By: Emily Neil, WHYY Food pantries across Montgomery County are facing a “crisis point” of increased hunger. More than 73,000 Montco residents are experiencing food insecurity, according to Feeding America’s 2022 report, the latest data available. That represents an increase of more…
Manna ‘Common Grounds’ café named Business of the Month
The March winner of Lansdale’s Business of the Month award is one with a common name, and a goal that’s anything but. “Tonight’s journey is to a place that is truly uncommon: Manna’s ‘Common Grounds’ café. Don’t let the name fool…
2 Montco colleges want to help students facing food and housing insecurity. Will other suburban colleges join in?
Montgomery County college students who are experiencing food and housing insecurity have a new lifeline. Gwynedd Mercy University and Montgomery County Community College teamed up and introduced the College Student Basic Needs Program (CSBNP). Suzan Neiger Gould, executive director of Manna…
Food in high demand at Manna on Main Street, families in need of groceries in Montgomery County
Between inflation and rising housing costs, many are turning to pantries to get by and food pantries across our area are seeing high demands from families in need of groceries. The realities of food insecurity have been harsh for families…
Need for food remains at record levels in the region
By: Mike Urban, Reading Eagle Manna on Main Street in Lansdale is a food pantry serving Montgomery County and has seen increases in demand similar to what other organizations are seeing nationally and locally. The nonprofit, which distributes bagged meals…
