This week’s campus celebrity is Manna Ministries; Manna Ministries is a local food pantry and soup kitchen in Bangor that does an outstanding job at providing food, clothes, housing and, most of all, support to the less fortunate in the Bangor area. Manna serves meals five nights a week to the less fortunate along with coordinating food drives, offering counseling services and helping members of the community find jobs.
Her Campus UMaine, in partnership with Sigma Nu Fraternity, has chosen Manna Ministries as the recipient of all proceeds and donations collected at our benefit on January 15th, Dress Up to Donate & Drink!
The best part about Manna is that they are willing to help anyone; from the working poor to fixed-income individuals or those who have just hit a rough patch, Manna Ministries welcomes anyone and everyone in need.
Manna Ministries receives most of its funding and supplies through donations from the community, local churches and schools. “At Manna, when we say “we”, it not only means Manna, it means you as well.”We” would not be possible without you. You are the community that supports us and makes our services possible. When someone comes to us for help, they’re coming to you” This statement from Manna Ministries website clearly sums up how grateful the staff and volunteers are for any support from the local community.
With limited funding, it is especially important to donate any extra food or clothing you have. During the holiday season the need for a warm meal, clothes and/or shelter are higher than ever which is why it is especially important to donate anything you can spare. Whether it’s one can of soup or enough food to feed twenty people, you will be providing food for someone who would have gone without if it weren’t for you!
After the holidays have passed and the New Year has begun Manna Ministries’ shelves will be wiped out due to the vast amount of people they will be lending support to during the holidays. Want an easy way to help out your local community and make a difference in someone’s life? Kick off a new semester in a great way by attending Dress Up to Donate and Drink; bring a canned-good/non-perishable food item and there will be no cover charge!
http://www.mannamaine.org/about-us