MANNA Nourishes

Pie in the Sky Kick-Off Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:05:00 +0000

Join us for our official
Pie in the Sky 2009 Kick-off, On Wednesday October 14
outside on the corner of 16th and Chestnut at The Shops at Liberty Place.
Try our pie samples and place your order on-site.

Our clients count on us each and every day to deliver delicious, nourishing meals, along with counsel and hope. By buying pies, YOU help MANNA continue to provide this vital, free service to people living with life-threatening illnesses right here in the greater Philadelphia region. For that, we thank you!
Buy a pie and a MANNA client will be delivered six life-sustaining meals. It doesn't get any sweeter than that.

MANNA PRESENTS THE POWER OF NUTRITION AWARD to Dr. MEHMET C. OZ

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:01:00 +0000

Benefit Luncheon at The Loews Philadelphia Hotel on Friday, October 2, 2009

MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance) will honor Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, host of the new “The Dr. Oz Show” premiering on CBS 3 on September 14, 2009, at a benefit luncheon on October 2, 2009 from noon to 2:00 PM. Dr. Oz will receive MANNA’s special The Power of Nutrition Award, in recognition of his longtime dedication to educating people and promoting healthy living through better nutrition. The luncheon will be held at The Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market Street, and will also feature remarks by Richard Keaveney, CEO of MANNA. Guests will enjoy a delicious, heart-healthy menu prepared by Loews’ renowned chefs.

Tickets to the luncheon are available for $125 per person and are available at http://drozmanna-ewp.eventbrite.com or by calling 215-496-2662 x138.

Raise the Dough - MANNA Special Offer

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:48:00 +0000

SPECIAL PHILLIES TICKET OFFER - SOLD OUT!

September 17, 2009 just could be the night the Phightin’ Phillies clinch the National League East right here at home when they play the Washington Nationals.

If you’re one of the first five new Raise the Dough sign-ups at $15 or more, we’ll send you a pair of tickets to the game, compliments of MANNA and our friends at Citizens Bank.

The promotion has ended - 5 generous supporters stepped up and joined the Raise the Dough program to support MANNA's mission of improving health and delivering nourishment, and we're grateful!

YOU can still help support MANNA through Raise the Dough - see below or our website mannapa.org/rtd for more information.

For every $15 donated through Raise the Dough, MANNA is able to provide 10 meals to someone living with a life-threatening illness in the Delaware Valley. In one year, through the Raise the Dough program, you could provide over 120 meals to someone in need.

Call 215-496-2662 x138 to sign up for Raise The Dough!

Support the Birthday Cake Campaign Today!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:12:00 +0000

MANNA provides each of our 750 clients a birthday cake on their special day. The cakes not only let our clients know that we wish them a happy birthday, but they also have much-needed nutritional value. Many people coping with life-threatening illnesses experience diminished appetites, but tasty desserts play an important role in stimulating their taste buds to ensure they get the nutrition they need.

Celebrate nourishment of the mind, body and soul by wishing happy birthday to people in our community who are at acute nutritional risk.

Don't have facebook? - Support the campaign by clicking here!

Already supported the campaign - Thank You - you've helped MANNA raise $975 towards Birthday Cakes for our clients! Invite your friends to join you in this effort, we still have a ways to go in raising the funds needed for cakes for all 750 of our clients!

Call to Action - Volunteers Needed

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:02:00 +0000

The MANNA kitchen is reaching end of the summer volunteer season and beginning to transition to fall and welcoming back regular volunteers as well as a bevy of new recruits all dedicated to helping us continue the MANNA mission of improving health and delivering nourishment.

We have an urgent volunteer need in the kitchen over the next two weeks!

Volunteers are needed for EVERY day shift the weeks of August 30 and September 8!

August 31 - September 4:

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Except Friday)

September 8 - September 11 (MANNA is closed Monday, September 7):

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Except Friday)

For more information on volunteering, please visit: www.mannapa.org/volunteer

Thank you in advanced for your continued support of MANNA and our mission to improve health and deliver nourishment!

Rob Saxon | Director of Volunteer & Resource Development | rsaxon@mannapa.org

Kids-4Change Volunteer at MANNA!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:54:00 +0000

Kids-4Change is a Philadelphia non-profit organization aimed at empowering kids and young people to become better citizens. Their goal is to expand to a global level and focus on helping underprivileged kids in developing countries.

Kids-4Change was founded in January 2009 by Shaniah St. Catherine, a 5th grade student at Friends Select School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Inspired by President Barack Obama's Spirit of community service and volunteerism, Shaniah believes "It starts with us kids!" by working as a team with other kids locally and around the world to make a difference to help change the world to be a better place.

Shaniah and a group of 10 other kids recently came to the MANNA Kitchen for an afternoon volunteer shift. They are truly leading by example. All of the kids “suited-up” in hairnets, aprons, and gloves and got right to work on the turn-out line along with Chef Keith Lucas to package more than 800 client meals. “These kids are an amazing example of what can get done when we all work together. They were a huge help to the kitchen today,” said Chef Lucas.

Every week 1,500 dedicated volunteers come to the MANNA kitchen to help prepare and package client meals. This enables MANNA to produce over 65,000 nutritious, home-cooked, home-delivered meals each month to individuals and families at nutritional risk due to life-threatening illnesses.

You can become a part of this incredible volunteer movement of neighbors nourishing neighbors by visiting the MANNA website today or by calling Rob Saxon at 215-496-2662 x120.

Do more. Feel good. Give pies!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:06:00 +0000

Do more. Feel good. Give pies!

Read the article in the Philadelphia Business Journal about MANNA's Pie Business Gifts.

This year, give the crumbiest gift! Our gourmet Apple Crumb and Pumpkin pies are available for bulk purchases, and can be delivered just in time for the holidays. Why not spread the joy and say thanks to your clients, employees and professional contacts with a gift that gives back?

With our new bulk ordering program for businesses and companies, it’s easy as pie to give holiday gifts. Individual shipping and regional deliveries available. Feel good about your client or employee appreciation gifts, and about your support of MANNA. Give a pie and a MANNA client will get six delicious and nutritious life-sustaining meals. It doesn’t get any sweeter than that.

Click on the image to the left to download the .pdf or contact Kara Casey, 215-496-2662 x136 for more details. Get your business involved today!

Del Shores, Leslie Jordan and Jason Dottley on Saturday 6/20 at Plays & Players.

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:18:00 +0000

Meg Rider and Leslie Jordan; Beth Palubinsky, Meg Rider, Jason Dottley, Del Shores and Leslie Jordan. Photos by Natalie Hope McDonald from the Union Trust Meet & Greet on Friday 6/19.

Del Shores at Plays & Players

Saturday, June 20 at 8:00pm

ORDER TICKETS - Use Promotio n Code "MANNA" when ordering.

Writer/director/producer/activist Del Shores shares the real life stories that have inspired his writing in his new unscripted one-man show. Guest starring Emmy Award Winner Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace) along with the star of the Sordid Lives TV series Jason Dottley.

Enter code "MANNA" when purchasing your tickets,
and Del Shores will donate $5 to MANNA.

THIS SATURDAY AT PLAYS & PLAYERS!

ORDER TICKETS - Use Promotio n Code "MANNA" when ordering.

Meet the Cast of Del Shores' "The Storyteller: My Sordid Life"

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:47:00 +0000

This Friday, don't miss the chance to meet the stars of Del Shores' "The Storyteller: My Sordid Life," including Emmy Award Winner Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace) and Jason Dottley from the Sordid Lives TV series. The cast will be happy to meet you at Union Trust's happy hour on Friday, June 19 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Union Trust is located at 717 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. What's more, Union Trust will donate $1 from every drink purchased to MANNA!

Del Shores' "The Storyteller: My Sordid Life" is a one-night-only performance at Plays & Players this Saturday, June 20 at 8:00 P.M. Writer/director/producer/activist Del Shores shares the real life stories that have inspired his writing in his new unscripted one-man show.

Enter code "MANNA" when purchasing your tickets, and Del Shores will donate $5 to MANNA.

Read more about these exciting events.

Rainbow Paint Weekend (June 4-7) at All Fired Up for MANNA

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:37:00 +0000

Come out to Collingswood, NJ this weekend as All Fired Up teams up to support MANNA as they host their first Rainbow Paint Weekend Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7!

All Fired Up, South Jersey`s original paint-your-own pottery studio, kicks off the unofficial Gay Pride Month with a long weekend dedicated to showing support for the gay and lesbian community while giving a helping hand to people in the Delaware Valley who are coping with a life-threatening illness. All Fired Up hosts its first Rainbow Paint Weekend June 4 through June 7, as a benefit for MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance).

All Fired Up will donate to MANNA its standard sitting fees of $6 for anyone under 12 and $8 for those 12 and older. In addition to popular pieces such as plates, bowls and figurines, customers may choose from window placards, key chains, garden stones and other pieces designed for public display. All Fired Up has sponges, stamps and stencils to inspire even the artistically challenged.

Rainbow Paint Weekend starts Thursday, June 4 with hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and continues Friday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, June 7 from noon to 5 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended. Painters are invited to bring their own food and drink to make the occasion more festive.

For pre- or post-painting experience, visit one of Collingswood`s 30-plus eateries for breakfast, lunch or dinner. All Fired Up, 602 Haddon Ave., is located in Collingswood`s Lumberyard Condos. For more information, call 856.833.1330 or visit All Fired Up's website.

Alexander Inn Art Deco Furniture Sale to Benefit MANNA

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:59:00 +0000

Alexander Inn is selling attractive Art Deco furniture for a fraction of the original cost, and they will donate the proceeds of the sale to an AIDS service nonprofit of the purchaser’s choice. The furniture has glass tops with a golden tan finish and Art Deco detail. Items for sale include:

Nightstands for $50
3-Drawer Bureaus for $75
6-Drawer Bureaus for $100
Upholstered Chairs for $35
Headboards (of various sizes) for $30

The furniture can be viewed on the hotel website or in the hotel through Memorial Day weekend.

For information on purchasing furniture, please call Tony at 215-985-0601. Pick-up can be arranged for the next two or three Saturdays at a storage location in Cherry Hill or on Tuesday, May 26 or Wednesday, May 27 between 8:30 and 9:30 A.M. on the sidewalk outside the hotel (12th and Spruce Streets). Don’t forget to choose MANNA as the recipient of your donation!

Many thanks to Alexander Inn owner and longtime MANNA supporter, Mel Heifitz.

Watch the Shut Up & Dance Rehearsal Video

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:56:00 +0000

Dancers of the Pennsylvania Ballet rehearsed on March 17th for the big show coming up on March 28th. Click here to watch them practice their moves...

Nourish - MANNA's NEW Spring 2009 Newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:33:00 +0000

The MANNA Newsletter has a new look!

Click here to read the Spring 2009 issue of Nourish in PDF form.

Articles include "Helping us Help," "SHUT UP & DANCE 2009," "Meals That Matter: A Client Story," "Event Fundraising Reborn," and "Corporate America."

streetalkin.com features MANNA and Shut Up & Dance

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:44:00 +0000

Check out the video streettalkin.com shot at the Shut Up & Dance kickoff on 2.16.09 and photos from the NightLifeGay.com happy hour on 3.5.09.

Click here...

MANNA featured in Philadelphia Inquirer

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:47:00 +0000

MANNA's services were recently featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Read on...

Paul Rabinowitz Glass Donates New Offices to MANNA

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:41:00 +0000

MANNA would like to recognize the support of Paul Rabinowitz Glass. Continuing its long tradition of giving back to the community and to those in need, Paul Rabinowitz Glass has become a Program Sponsor of MANNA. Through a donation of glass office wall partitions, Rabinowitz Glass is helping MANNA continue our mission to improve health and deliver nourishment to those in our community who need it most. Glaziers Union Local 252 has joined Rabinowitz Glass in this in-kind donation by providing the labor to install the office walls.

"We are very happy to be able to help MANNA and all the great things they do in our city. We believe in MANNA and hope to inspire others to support them too. Giving back to the community is important to everyone at Rabinowitz Glass," said Mark Rabinowitz, President Rabinowitz Glass. "We also want to thank The Glaziers Union Local 252 for donating the labor to install the glass office walls."

Since 1931, the mission of Paul Rabinowitz Glass has been to exceed the expectations of real estate owners, managers, and decision makers by providing reliable and experienced same-day glass replacement and door repair service. Paul Rabinowitz Glass aims to execute the finest design-build projects in the industry and to meet the highest standards of quality and project management, while always meeting completion dates. Their number one priority is customer satisfaction.

MANNA thanks Paul Rabinowitz Glass for their support of MANNA's mission to deliver delicious nourishing meals, and counsel, to people at acute nutritional risk due to life-threatening illness.

Learn more about MANNA's corporate sponsorship opportunities.

MANNA Internships

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Several new faces brightened MANNA's hallways this winter. Two of which were interns, Suykee Or and Willa Courtney. Here's how they helped:

Suykee helped the MANNA Nutrition Department with community, clinical, and food-service projects. Doing educational outreach to HIV/AIDS and cancer patients at COMHAR: Community Living and Wellness Community of Philadelphia, Suykee made a presentation entitled "Healthy ways to Eat Fast Food." Also during her stay at MANNA, Sukyee created "Nutritional Tip Cards" which will be included in client food bags. Suykee writes, "Because of this truly enriching service-learning opportunity, I have gained so much. I've not only acquired valuable knowledge and skills applicable to my future career but also broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding and appreciation of people from various cultures and backgrounds."

Willa Courtney, an intern from Goucher College helped in several departments during her stay at MANNA. In a humorous but sincere look back at her time here, Willa wrote, "The life of the intern is always to be one of grueling menial tasks; of answering phones and putting people on hold, of doing coffee runs, or stuffing envelopes. When I came ot MANNA to complete my off-campus experience, I was expecting something like this...[but]...The phone calls I made were to clients asking them how they liked the service - actually speaking to the people involved. It puts a more human face on the seemingly mindless chore and I never felt useless." Willa describes one of those phone calls saying, "I spoke to a woman who began to cry as she described how much she loves the MANNA service, even saying she believed she would have starved by now if not for the meals...I am still glad that I got to hear her emotion, much more clearly than simply knowing the service is doing good. This is something I will take with me."

Megan Koscil and Carlie Maradonna, like Suykee and Willa are bringing their gifts to MANNA through an internship. Both Megan and Carlie are working in Nutrition and Client Services with projects in educational outreach and direct service projects.

MANNA Nutritionist Joins Martin Luther King Day Celebration

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:38:00 +0000

On Monday, January 19th, nutritionist Cyndi Dinger joined Swarthmore Rutledge Elementary for their day-of-service activities to commemorate Martin Luther King Day. Seventy-five 1st-8th grade students came in from 9:00 AM until noon to participate in a hands-on, educational project with a community service component.

While Cyndi relayed information on the role of nutrition in overall health, the students prepared beef stew, and assembled breakfast and snack bags, and created beautiful place-mats for a project that benefited Aid for Friends.

To find out more about what our nutritionists are up to Join our Monthly eNewsletter Mailing List or visit: www.mannapa.org.

Shut Up & Dance 2009 Videos

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:45:00 +0000

Watch videos of Shut Up & Dance 2009 - just added to the player is video of the photo shoot with the Dancers of Pennsylvania Ballet.

Check back often for more videos of rehearsals and events!

www.mannapa.org/sud

Shut Up & Dance on March 28

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:03:00 +0000

MANNA will celebrate the 17th annual performance of Shut Up & Dance, a one-night-only benefit performance by dancers of Pennsylvania Ballet, on Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 PM. Hosted by Michaela Majoun of WXPN, the performance will be held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. The evening will feature original works choreographed and performed by the dancers.

Tickets will also be available to Shout with Sole: a spicy after-party with The Dancers at SoleFood Restaurant in Loews Philadelphia Hotel featuring DJ Robert Drake (WXPN/Sex Dwarf). All proceeds benefit MANNA.

Shut Up & Dance started 17 years ago to pay homage to friends and loved ones lost to AIDS and to raise funds for those who support the community every day, such as MANNA. Year after year, Shut Up & Dance delights the audience with an original, spirited, funky performance and is almost always a sellout! Jonathan Stiles will once again serve as Producing Director and - with an exceptional line up of choreographers and dancers.

Help Spread the Word about Shut Up & Dance:

Use Facebook or MySpace to invite your friends and contacts to purchase Shut Up & Dance Tickets.

FACEBOOK INVITE

MYSPACE INVITE

Download the flyer to print and attach to your outgoing email messages.

SHUT UP & DANCE FLYER

Buy YOUR Shut Up & Dance tickets!

*The best available seating at the time of purchase will be assigned

MANNA receives 2008 Teddy DePrince Community Commitment Award

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:50:00 +0000

On December 10, 2008, the Medical Director of Garden State Infectious Disease Associates David V. Condoluci, D.O., F.A.C.I.O. presented the 2008 Teddy DePrince Community Commitment Award to MANNA’s Director of Nutrition and Client Services, Cyndi Dinger, RD, LDN.

MANNA would like to thank Garden State Infectious Disease Associates (GSIDA) for presenting MANNA with the 2008 Teddy DePrince Community Commitment Award. Each year GSIDA commemorates someone's commitment to the compassion and dedication to addressing the needs of HIV/AIDS patients. For 2008 MANNA as an organization was recognized for all our efforts in improving health and quality of life for HIV/AIDS patients. Currently, MANNA provides Medical Nutrition Therapy services at GSIDA, and the Burlington County Early Intervention Program that Dr. Condoluci oversees. Dr. Condoluci is also a member of MANNA's Medial Advisory Board.

Volunteer Spotlight: Women's Philanthropy Network

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:40:00 +0000

"Three groups of Women's Philanthropy Network (WPN) volunteers came to MANNA in December to assist in preparing cooked meals to be delivered to MANNA's clients with life-threatening illnesses. MANNA's volunteer-driven organization prepares more than 3,300 meals a day to serve hundreds of clients in the greater Philadelphia region who are at nutritional risk. These services help people with life-threatening illnesses maintain their independence and live longer, healthier lives.

For three days, WPN volunteers added hot, medically-appropriate entrees and vegetables to serving trays, which were then hermetically sealed and frozen for future deliveries. The volunteers prepared over 2,500 meals over the three days.

The event was the first community service project for the Network, launched in March 2008 by The Philadelphia Foundation (TPF) to serve as a resource for women looking for tools, inspiration and knowledge in the field of charitable giving. WPN creates connections among like-minded women with similar funding interests, provides information on funding opportunities and community needs, and offers educational programs previously available only to philanthropy professionals."

Read the full article here.

Thank You WPN! Hope to see you soon!

Find out more about volunteering at MANNA or other ways you can help here.

ANOTHER DAY OF GIVING AT MANNA: HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS SHARE THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:40:00 +0000

On December 25, hundreds of volunteers from arounf the Delaware Valley gave their time for the preparation & delivery of a bountiful Christmas Day dinner to 430 Delaware Valley families coping with life-threatening illness.

Especially for people at acute nutritional risk due to life-threatening illness, MANNA prepares and delivers delicious nourishing meals, and counsel, empowering those individuals to battle their illness and improve their quality of life.

Among the volunteers and staff were: Pennsylvania State Representative Dwight Evans, Pennsylvania Convention Center President and MANNA Board Member Ameenah Young, Richard Keaveney, CEO of MANNA, MANNA volunteers from the tri-state area along with MANNA supervising chefs, staff & board members.

At MANNA’s kitchen, volunteers arrived at 6:00 A.M. to prepare and package a gourmet dinner for two (860 complete dinners – see menu below.

Meals were delivered to clients by 115 volunteer drivers between 9:30 A.M. and Noon on Christmas Day. Deliveries were made to nine counties: in Pennsylvania to Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester. In NJ – Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem.

MANNA delivers complete nutrition to our clients – 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, that is 365 days of the year, and also delivers special dinners on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. A special thank you to our year-long program sponsor: TD Charitable Foundation for their support.

All of us at MANNA wish you a very healthy and happy New Year!

CHRISTMAS MENU

Bread Box
Includes Christmas Cornbread, Cookies, Snowflake and Dinner Rolls

Caesar Salad
Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Orange Glaze

Spiced Apples

Parsley Potatoes

Green Bean Almondine

Ambrosia Salad

Strawberry Shortcake

Pie in the Sky Teams - Ballinger's inner office competition works!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:17:00 +0000

In order to encourage awareness and promote pie sales at Ballinger, I created an inner office competition. Initially, I divided the office into equal groups to compete against one another. We displayed the "pie charts" in the public pantry so that on a routine trip to refill a coffee mug, employees would notice each team's progress and the overall progress of the firm sales. My friend Dan Howard designed the pie charts to be made from cardboard and used the firm's laser cutter to make the representative pie pieces. Each piece was equivalent to a pie purchase. Overall, it was well received by Ballinger as evidenced by the approximately 100 pies sold in a relatively short amount of time. Ballinger eagerly anticipates participating again next year in MANNA's Pie in the Sky fundraiser.

--Jeff Harper, Team Captain for Ballinger

Pie in the Sky order deadline extended to 11/20 @ NOON!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:00:00 +0000

Thanks to everyone who has purchased a pie!

We still need help meeting our goal.

If you have not yet bought a pie, the order deadline has been extended to Thursday at noon.

http://www.mannapa.org/pie