Manna Food Center Inc

“The review process involves the chief executive officer and the treasurer making a presentation to the executive committee, followed by an email distribution to the entire board.”

“The chief executive officer and executive committee members meet six to eight times each year. During the committee's meeting, they review any issues that are related to the conflict of interest policy. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed annually as a best practice.”

“The chief executive officer compiles compensation data from food banks and other direct service organizations in the region and presents to the executive committee. The board of directors then decides the compensation for the chief executive officer.”

“The chief executive officer compiles compensation data from food banks and other direct service organizations in the region and presents to the finance committee. The board of directors then decides the compensation for all staff employees based on a salary structure created to be relevant in the local market place and just and equitable.”

“Manna's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“Manna food center, inc strives to end hunger in our community through education, advocacy, and food distribution to individuals and partner agencies. Manna's guiding principles are to be service-driven, community- centered and transformational.”

“Manna food center, inc. (the organization) is a nonprofit organization that is montgomery county, maryland's largest community based organization that is focused on food security and community health. For more than four decades, the organization has been a reliable "thread" in the social safety net for the vulnerable that require a supplement of nutritious food and as a center for education and action. The organization's work is built on three priorities that create an unique and comprehensive approach to hunger relief. Priority 1:strengthen and expand services collaboratively to address food insecurity and community health more effectively. Priority 2: fortify our capacity and sustainability to optimize impact and support the future priority 3: advocate for healthy food, a resilient food system, and systems change. The organization distributes to an average of 5,500 families approximately 50 pounds of fresh vegetables, pantry stables, breads, and frozen meats each month. This program serves 38,000 individuals as well as dozens of peer agencies with more than 3 million pounds of food. This program is run at 8 sites and includes delivery to qualifying families. Our school-based programs reach almost 80 locations in the public school system with weekend bags, gift-cards, and school-based pantries.”

“Manna additionally made 120,000 of purchases from local farms and farmers markets, provided 2,500 lyft rides to participants with limited transportation access, conducted 54 workshops and cooking classes, made 6,800 home deliveries, and screened 950 applicants for snap eligibility.”