Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need a referral to come to MANNA?

No, The referral system was stopped when John Gorham was hired.
Please just come to directly to MANNA or call us if you have any questions
before you do.

How often can I come to MANNA?

The time between visits to MANNA was shortened from 6 weeks to 4 weeks recently. Try to make a note when you last visited to make it easier on everyone but if you are still in need, come back 4 weeks after your last visit.

How do I volunteer at MANNA?

Please see our HOW TO VOLUNTEER page.

Are my donations tax deductible?

Absolutely! We are a 501 (c) (3) organization and will provide you with a receipt for either a cash or food donation.

Do I have to speak English to be helped at MANNA?

While you don't have to speak English, we do ask that you bring an interpreter along if you don't. Some of our volunteers speak Spanish but they are not always working when we are open. If you can't read this, please have an interpreter do so for you. :) Gracias.

Why do I sometimes get different foods when I come to MANNA?

While we always supply eggs, butter, chicken and ground beef; What we give out at MANNA is contingent on what we receive as donations.

What does MANNA stand for?

While MANNA was started by a group of Christian individuals, it is from the Old Testament. Frank Schillo, the founder of MANNA and Many mansions had a conversation with a Rabbi one day who named Many Mansions. Frank teased him by stating the term "Many Mansions" was from the New Testament. The Rabbi replied: "That's true, but MANNA is from the Old testament, so we are even!". Here is the true meaning of the word:

Manna (sometimes or archaically spelt mana), (Hebrew מָ‏ן) is the name of a food which, according to the Bible, was eaten by the Israelites during their travels in the desert; until they reached Canaan, the Israelites are implied by some passages in the Bible to have only eaten manna during their desert sojurn, despite the availability of milk and meat from the livestock with which they traveled, and the references to provisions of fine flour, oil, and meat, in later parts of the journey's narrative. The manna is also briefly mentioned in the Qur'an, with the Sura of the Cow, Sura of the Heights, and Sura of the Flattening, mentioning the divine supply of manna as one of the miracles with which the Israelites were favored; these passages only describe manna as being good things which have been provided ... as sustenance.