***Our program structure and hours look different due to COVID-19. Please visit our COVID-19 page for current program information.***
We’re here to help!
Manna on Main Street helps persons in need through four core programs:
- Manna’s Kitchen
- Manna’s Market
- Emergency Financial Aid Program
- Education Program
In addition to these services, Manna also helps the community through special holiday meals, a holiday gift card program, a back-to-school supplies drive, and more. Learn more about these programs.
Manna’s Kitchen
Hours:
10am-1pm Monday-Thursday
CLOSED on Friday
11am-1pm Saturday-Sunday
Manna’s Kitchen is a free, public program that is currently providing to-go meals instead of sit-down meals. Anyone is welcome to receive to-go meals. To-go meal choices include vegetarian, meat and a non-pork option. To-go meals are available to anyone in need, regardless of location or housing situation, and can be picked up six days per week.
Manna’s Kitchen Rules:
- Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave
- Smoking is NOT permitted on the North Penn Common campus
- No cell phone usage is allowed
- Profanity is not permitted
- Solicitation of money, goods or rides is not allowed
- You may not take home items from the dining room tables
- You are not permitted in the kitchen area, refrigerators or freezers
Manna’s Market
Pre-Bagged Grocery Distribution Hours:
10am-1pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
CLOSED on Friday
11am-1pm Saturday
Online Market Hours:
Monday: 11am-2pm | Pick up: 5pm-7pm
Tuesday: 6am-10am | Pick up: 2pm-4pm
Thursday: 6am-10am | Pick up: 2pm-4pm
Manna distributes groceries to enrolled Montgomery County households in need. Households are welcome to pick up either pre-bagged groceries OR online market orders twice per calendar month. While you do not need to preregister for pre-bagged groceries, a current Market intake form is required to receive online shopping credentials. Groceries must be picked up on the same day as you place your order.
www.smartchoice.life/mannaonmain
User ID & Pin required
Manna’s Market provides free fresh, canned, and boxed groceries to help put food on your table. Our choice-model pantry uses SmartChoice, a program based on the MyPlate healthy eating model. Click here to learn more about SmartChoice. SmartChoice offers three convenient shopping options: Online, Kiosk or Self-Shopping!
On your first visit, please bring with you…
- Complete the Market intake form (You can complete this online in advance of your first visit! Complete the intake form)
- a photo ID (most people use their license)
- a recent utility bill or lease with your name and address
*Please allow 24 hrs for Manna staff to process this information before shopping in the Market
Once you have signed up to use Manna’s Market, please…
- bring your own shopping bags if you are self-shopping
- use a Market shopping card to select your food
- remember that you can shop at Manna twice a month
- once signed in you must remain on premise
- you may not sign in anyone except for yourself
- no cell phone usage is allowed in the Market
Dairy Day Program
If you’re a senior in need of dairy products, please let us know. Low-income seniors who shop in our pantry are eligible to receive a gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, cheese and butter each month. We want our seniors to stay healthy!
Emergency Aid
Manna’s financial aid is intended to be for one-time assistance and has a lifetime limit. Aid is provided only to individuals who have lived in the North Penn School District for at least six months. In addition, funds are always sent directly to the landlord, utility company, health providers, or pharmacy. Financial aid may be provided towards:
- Utilities
- Rent
- Security desposits
- Emergency medical needs
- Prescriptions needs
- Emergency motel stays
This aid would not cover costs such as cable, internet, telephone or trash. We also cannot support costs such as car payments, car repairs, insurance costs, home repairs and other items not mentioned in the list above.
Your household must meet income guidelines and be facing a temporary emergency in order to be eligible for financial assistance. To apply for financial aid, please complete a financial assistance application here.
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. This program is only available to seniors whose electric bills are not past due.
To apply for financial assistance, please complete a financial assistance application here.
Education Program
Common Grounds Food Service Training to Employment Program (Common Grounds)
Common Grounds is a free, 8-week food service training to employment program for individuals living in economic instability in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Individuals graduate with their ServSafe certification, Common Grounds certificate and references to begin their food service career. Click here to learn more or contact Sue Jurina to submit an application: ProgramAssistant@mannaonmain.org or 215.855.5454, ext 17.
Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin-By World (GA)
Getting Ahead is a 16-week class that invites people living in poverty to investigate solutions to help themselves, others, and their community transition out of poverty and instability. Participants are compensated for their work; the research they complete helps Manna and our community transform how we understand poverty, its causes, and ultimately, solutions. If you are interested in becoming a Getting Ahead investigator, contact Manna’s Client Services Manager, Nadja Mummery: nadja@mannaonmain.org or 215.855.5454, ext 16.
