MANNA Nourishes

One Month. One Purpose. Nourishment - Meals that Matter for MANNA

noreply@blogger.com (mpaszko) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:23:00 +0000

MAY

What is Meals That Matter Month?

MANNA’s volunteers, friends, supporters, and perhaps YOU: bring together your community for a meal with a message. A message of hope for someone in the area suffering from cancer, HIV/AIDS, renal disease or diabetes through the spreading of MANNA’s mission and growth of MANNA’s community. What's better than a good meal with good friends? A good meal with good friends that benefits the community.

Friends, family and connections - guests: contributing what they can so someone else in the Philadelphia area can have a full day’s worth of meals to help them battle a life-threatening illness. Suggested donation: less than the price to go out to eat, $15 covers MANNA's costs to home-deliver a day’s worth of healthy, life-saving meals for one of our neighbors battling a life-threatening illness.

How do you Sign up?

Register your Meal that Matters by clicking here. In opening your doors and your dining tables for Meals That Matter, you’re quite literally helping provide meals that matter to our critically-ill neighbors.

Can't host or make a party? Consider making a donation towards the campaign or having a virtual party and inviting your friends to support the cause you care about, MANNA. Click here to make a donation or pass along for your friends to support your virtual Meal that Matters!

Become a friend of MANNA!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:27:00 +0000

Join MANNA on facebook and twitter! MANNA has an active facebook and twitter community that we would love you to be part of. Click on the links below to join:

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Get Fresh at MANNA

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:41:00 +0000

We received our first shipment of local produce from Weaver's Orchard this week! The produce is part of a new program called Get Fresh at MANNA.

Get Fresh at MANNA is a combination of cooking classes and MANNA meal preparation with the use of local produce in our delicious recipes. Visit our website for more information.

Cashman and Associates Volunteer at MANNA

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:35:00 +0000

Holly Dean, from Cashman & Associates, writes about their MANNA volunteer experience:

Cashman & Associates had the privilege of volunteering at MANNA on Friday, June 11, 2010. Armed in jeans and tees, hair nets and aprons, Cashman & Associates rolled up their sleeves to prepare breakfast and dinner meals for MANNA clients throughout the Delaware Valley. A true team-building experience, the ladies of Cashman worked together to ensure that each meal was packaged with love for those who rely day-in and day-out on nutritious meals to help them survive life-threatening illnesses. The experience was eye-opening and reaffirmed the belief that volunteerism and giving back truly enhances our lives. After preparing 1,100 meals, Cashman & Associates thanked MANNA for opening their doors and letting us be a part of their incredible mission. Cashman & Associates can’t wait to return!

For more information about volunteering at MANNA visit: www.mannapa.org/volunteer.

MANNA's eNews and Summer Auction

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:18:00 +0000

Read MANNA's latest eNews - our Summer Auction is underway with incredible items up for auction! Also, we are in need of groups and volunteers in August and September...it's fun, and easy to volunteer!

Good Luck, Lisa!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:06:00 +0000

This weekend Lisa Clarke and her husband Lucas will be running the ODDyssey half marathon. To date, Lisa has raised over $600.00 for MANNA through this event. She’s quickly approaching her goal of $1,000.00, which will help MANNA prepare and package 200 meals for those living with a life-threatening illness. Go Lisa!

Visit Lisa's fundraising page here!

Contact Meg Paszko to coordinate your own fundraising on MANNA's behalf, 215.496.2662 x138 or at mpaszko@mannapa.org.

MANNA Monthly Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:11:00 +0000

May's monthly MANNA recipe was just sent out.

Click here to view MANNA's monthly recipe: yummy and healthy, Spring Green Chicken Salad with Raspberry Dressing.

Sign up to receive MANNA's Monthly recipe in your inbox by clicking here.

Bid, Buy, Nourish! Online bidding now open!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:49:00 +0000

MANNA celebrates champions of health care and nutrition at a deliciously lively supper party with amazing ambiance, great music, dancing, a high-energy awards presentation.

Bid on our temptingly extravagant silent and fine art auction here. Produced by Evantine Design and Stephen STARR Events, the event will honor M•A•C AIDS Fund and M•A•C Cosmetics; Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine; and R. Duane Perry, Founder, The Food Trust. Join us - R.S.V.P. and Read more.

2 weeks from tonight...MANNA Nourish Awards!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:43:00 +0000

On Wednesday May 12, 2010, Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA) will host MANNA Nourish Awards 2010, an inaugural fundraising event that supports MANNA’s 20^th anniversary of preparing and delivering nourishing meals to individuals and families with life-threatening illnesses.

A deliciously lively supper party with amazing ambience, great music and dancing, as well as a temptingly extravagant raffle and art auction, MANNA Nourish Awards 2010 will also honor the achievements of M•A•C AIDS Fund and M•A•C Cosmetics, the Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine, and R. Duane Perry, Founder, The Food Trust in a high-energy awards presentation. MANNA Nourish Awards 2010 are being co-produced by Evantine Design and Stephen STARR Events.

Join us!

National Volunteer Appreciation Week - April 18-24, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:03:00 +0000

This week, MANNA celebrates the work of more than 1,500 volunteers who lend their hands annually in preparing the delicious and nutritious meals for our clients. Our deepest thanks to each person who has touched a client's life with their donation of volunteer time. If you would like to volunteer, contact Rob Saxon at 215-496-2662 x120 to sign-up. If you have not already done so, please complete a volunteer application.

Read more.

10 Days Left!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:47:00 +0000

There is only 10 days until the 18th Annual Shut Up & Dance Performance! We would like to thank all of our supporters who came out for the University City Pub Crawl on February 26 and to the Midtown Village / Gayborhood Pub Crawl this past Sunday, March 7! The final pub crawl will be this weekend in Northern Liberties:

Pub Crawl, Part 3
Sunday, March 14
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Stop #1:

Cantina Dos Segundos

931 N 2nd St
Northern Liberties
Philadelphia PA
215-629-0500

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Stop #2:

Swift Half Pub

1001 N 2nd St
Northern Liberties
Philadelphia PA
215-923-4600

7:15 - 8:30 pm

We Hope to See You There!

Shut Up & Dance Gayborhood Pub Crawl

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:07:00 +0000

Pub Crawl, Part 2 – Midtown & the Gayborhood
Sunday, March 7
Get your Oscar Pre-Party On with our Pub Crawl!

Stop #1:
Knock
225 South 12th Street
5:00pm until 6:00pm
Stop #2:
Tavern on Camac
243 South Camac St.
6:00pm until 7:00 pm
Stop #3:
Woody’s
202 South 13th Street
7:00pm until 8:00pm

http://mannapa.org/mannaevents/shutupanddance/Pub_Crawls/

For Tickets to Shut Up & Dance 2010: www.mannapa.org/sud

Shut Up & Dance 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:39:00 +0000

MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance) celebrates the 18^th annual performance of Shut Up & Dance, a one-night-only benefit presented by dancers of Pennsylvania Ballet and sponsored by Toppers Spa Salon, featuring original works choreographed and performed by the dancers. Hosted by WXPN Morning Host Michaela Majoun, the performance will be held at The Forrest Theatre located at 1114 Walnut Street on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Each Shut Up & Dance ticket purchased will provide more than 20 meals to a MANNA client coping with a life-threatening illness such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes and renal disease.

Don’t miss this original, spirited, funky performance and the exclusive parties held before and after the performance. Tickets for the Shut Up & Dance performance are available for $35, $75 or $100. The Pre-Party at The Forrest Theatre begins at 6:00 p.m. and features a lavish cocktail party with delicious food and drink. Patrons who select the pre-party option will also receive a premium seat ticket at $200 per person. All ticket holders are invited to join the dancers for the After-Party at Voyeur Night Club, featuring DJ Robert Drake (WXPN/Sex Dwarf), at 1221 Saint James Street immediately following the show. Admittance to the after-party is free to Shut Up & Dance attendees with ticket stub. Tickets go on sale February 1, 2010 and can be purchased at www.mannapa.org/sud or by calling 215-496-2662 x138.

Quick and Hearty Vegetable Soup

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:13:00 +0000

Here's the latest MANNA Monthly Recipe . You can sign up to receive a copy of delicious and nutritious MANNA recipes delivered to your inbox once a month on our website at www.mannapa.org. Check out the comments section for a way to make this recipe even healthier.

Quick and Hearty Vegetable Soup

Serving size: 4

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces

2 stalks celery, tops removed, cut into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets

2 cups chopped green beans

4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 14oz. can chick peas, rinsed

1 14oz. can diced tomatoes

1 cup pearled barley

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Saute onions, carrots, celery in olive oil over medium heat approximately two minutes. Add zucchini, broccoli, green beans. Saute for approximately five minutes.

2. Add broth and bring to a boil.

3. Add chick peas, tomato with juice, and barley.

4. Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes. Continue to simmer until it reaches desired consistency. If too thick, add water or broth.

5. Season with salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese.

Nutritional information: 390 calories, 10 gram of fat, 57 grams of carbohydrate, 14 grams of dietary fiber, 22 grams of protein.

Visit www.mannapa.org/services/healthtip for our Monthly Health Tip!

Volunteers Needed!

noreply@blogger.com (Meg Rider) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:16:00 +0000

MANNA needs you! We are currently in need of GROUPS and individuals to volunteer in the MANNA kitchen. Individual volunteers along with corporate and civic groups are integral to the daily operation of the MANNA kitchen.

MANNA's volunteers are the connecting thread through the nutritional program and continuum of services, providing ongoing support and encouragement to MANNA clients. Please contact Rob today to set up your volunteer group experience at 215-496-2662 x120 or if you would like to volunteer as an individual contact Brandon at 215-496-2662 x100.Read more

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.