MANNA FoodBank collects and distributes food to WNC partners
MANNA is the local hub of food donations and collection; we also collect financial donations and purchase food. We distribute this food to over 200 partner agencies across Western North Carolina. To find your local agency, go to our directory http://agencies.mannafoodbank.org/ . You can also call 2-1-1 anytime for a listing.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
30 years serving the community
What is your primary product or service?
Food collection and distribution to outlying community partners in 16 counties throughout Western North Carolina. Those partners then distribute food directly to their community members in a food insecurity crisis.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From downtown Asheville:
1: Merge onto I-240 E. 2.8 mi
2: Take EXIT 8, the US-74-A W exit, toward NC-81.
3: Turn LEFT onto Fairview Rd. /US-74-ALT 0.7 mi
4: Turn RIGHT onto Swannanoa River Rd./NC-81. 0.3 mi
5: End at 627 Swannanoa River Rd. MANNA is on the right. Look for the “Welcome” awning to find reception.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept all types of donations: cash, check, and charge. http://mannafoodbank.org/donate-money/ . We also accept many types of food, such as shelf stable non-perishables, or for industry donors, raw produce, as well as many types of refrigerated of frozen products depending on quantity and quality. (Inquire with our food sourcing department for more details).
Which areas do you service?
16 Counties in Western North Carolina including:
Avery, Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Friday 8 - 4
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