What is Needed

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Thank you for your interest in donating food and other essential household items for use in Manna’s Kitchen (soup kitchen) and Manna’s Market (food pantry).

Generally, donations of non-perishable items should be dropped off at Manna’s warehouse and perishable items should be dropped off at Manna’s main facility. For more information about where and how to drop off donations, click here.

Updated: July 15, 2024

In addition to the food needs listed below, click here for a list of items Manna needs for its onsite shower that is available for anyone in need.

MOST IMMEDIATE NEEDS (donate to Manna’s Warehouse at 650 North Cannon Avenue in Lansdale):

  • Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda
  • Bean Soups
  • Beef Soups
  • Tomato Sauce (for pasta)
  • Hygiene Products (Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc)
  • Canned Meats (especially Spam)
  • Condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard)
  • Rice Sides (Rice A Roni, Knorr products, etc)
  • Pasta Sides (Chef Boyardee, Knorr products, etc)
  • Peanut Butter
  • Tomato Products (diced, crushed, whole, paste, etc)
  • 100% Fruit Juices
  • Applesauce (both sweetened and unsweetened)
  • Long Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc)
  • Short pasta (penne, elbows, egg noodles, etc)
  • Tomato Soups
  • Baby Wipes
  • Paper Towels
  • Granola/Breakfast Bars
  • Raisins and Dried Fruit
  • Canned/Jar Fruit in Juice
  • Canned/Jar Fruit in Syrup
  • Fruit Cups and Applesauce Cups
  • Pasta Sauce (glass or plastic jars)
  • Instant White Rice, Instant Brown Rice
  • Beef Stew
  • Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Mustard

We also accept Over-The-Counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and dietary supplements that are unopened and are not expired.

First-Aid supplies (ex. Band-Aids of assorted sizes) are accepted as well.

PERISHABLE ITEMS (donate at Manna at North Penn Commons, 606 East Main Street in Lansdale):

  • Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (apples, oranges, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, etc and other fruit/vegetables with a good shelf) 
  • Frozen beef, chicken, turkey

We are striving to provide healthier options to our clients. Please consider donating No salt, No sugar, and whole grain items as appropriate.  We prefer not to accept soda and candy. Please remember the items go to families therefore no extra large cans/packages.  Please do not donate open or send partially used items.

To learn more about Manna’s food needs, please contact Food Resources and Operations Director: foodresources@mannaonmain.org.

Learn how to hold a food drive for Manna!
Get information about where and how to drop off donations.