Food Recovery is a Beautiful Thing!
We Feed People With Food and LOVE.
RECOVER MORE,
WASTE NOT!
Celestial Manna is a nonprofit like no other. We recover surplus food that would otherwise be wasted and redirect it to people in need. We also provide spiritual support to those who feel left behind. We feed people with food, love, and hope.
We are based in Maryland, where our story started, and we’ve already implemented donation programs in California and Nevada. We strive to extended our reach to even more communities across the nation.
Virtual Food Drive
Don’t have time to buy canned goods? We turn every dollar donated into multiple meals. Help us feed more hungry people.
GuideStar
This recognition shows our commitment to transparency by providing up-to-date information to potential donors and funders.
Donate
You can donate to our 501(c)(3) nonprofit using your bank account, credit/debit card or PayPal account. Your donation will help us provide additional resources to those in need.
Volunteer
Get involved today by becoming a volunteer. Click the link to learn more about our open opportunities.
We provide Monthly Support for
20,000+
people in Metro DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Las Vegas, Nevada, Monterey, California and beyond.
OUR FOOD RUN IS DAILY RECOVERY AND PICK-UP
Pick Up From Stores and Partners
Volunteers arrive at the stores for food collection.
Distribution Among Organizations
Once classified, the food is taken to organizations such as churches, schools, etc.
Selection & Classification
After collecting the food, the food classification is done.
Distribution Within the Community
Organizations are responsible for distributing food to needy families and individuals.
CELESTIAL MANNA DONATES OVER 6 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD EACH YEAR
Institutions We Support
We believe the labor of helping those in need is huge. Therefore, we like to partner with other organizations to carry out our mission. For over 35 years, Celestial Manna has played a key role in providing food to battered women’s shelters, hospice centers, homeless shelters, veterans shelters, food banks, and churches, among many others.
THE MANY WAYS WE HELP
We provide individuals and families who are in need with necessary food and household essentials. Too often we come across families living in empty apartments, people that need clothing, household goods, pots and pans to cook, and even toys for their children. In some cases, we find people that need vehicles for transportation to go to work. We accept used unwanted cars and award them to needy individuals.
Celestial Manna is able to assist those in need thanks to donors that contact us because they believe in what we do.
Food Assistance
Fresh food is available daily at various distribution sites
Prayer Outreach
Allow us to join you in prayer
Celestial Manna earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency
Get Involved
BECOME A FOOD DONOR PARTNER
Let's work together to end needless food waste. Instead of throwing away your excess food, donate it to us and we will redistribute it to those in need. Celestial Manna partners with grocery stores, caterers, restaurants, farms, farmer’s markets, and manufacturers.
SUPPORT US FINANCIALLY
Your financial support helps fund our administrative and operational expenses. Support our programs with a one-time gift or a monthly donation.
VOLUNTEER
If you have compassion for helping others and are willing to go the extra mile in the pursuit of satisfaction, you are like us. Become one of us! The need is growing daily.
DONATE OTHER ITEMS
Please contact us to learn more about the types of donations we can accept.
Interested in getting involved or supporting our organization in any of these areas? We’d love to hear from you.
Testimonials
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My family and I feel so blessed
My family and I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to receive food from Celestial Manna. I am thankful to also serve at BridgeFeeds to distribute fresh produce and groceries. Being surrounded by brothers and sisters who love people as God loves us gives me joy. We pray together and strengthen our walk with Christ. Thank you, Celestial Manna and BridgeFeeds, for being God’s hands and feet for our community and for me.
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Thank God for Celestial Manna
Thank God for Celestial Manna and the wonderful blessing that they are to my family and those who live in my household. They have supplemented our household’s food needs faithfully every week. Because of their outreach to our community my family has been truly blessed. We have never faced hunger and enjoyed many meals from the fruits of your labor.During these challenging times in our community the work of Celestial Manna is having a great positive impact in our community. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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The word hero is often thrown around
The word hero is often thrown around, but I know some real and true heroes. They have been giving unselfishly for decades... without salaries! Quietly volunteering to help desperate families and needy individuals, day after day, year after year.
I am an immigrant and now a thankful citizen of this great country. I have been through crises and great need over the years. The Celestial Manna Ministry has come to my and my children’s rescue for over 19 years. Without them, I would not have made it.
I’m so thankful for God’s blessings through Celestial Manna. Words cannot fully describe my gratitude for the selfless love and sacrifice of this organization and the caring volunteers. They are life savers!
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The weather was not typical May weather
The weather was not typical May weather, but these are certainly uncertain times. Our volunteers continue in the cold, windy May weather, collecting and distributing much needed food to the Baltimore City community (see photo above). We will continue to serve Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Frederick, Washington D.C., and York & Adams County, PA. for as long as donations are available. The need is great and getting greater. Thank you Celestial Manna for your support and guidance.
15 Consecutive Years Giving Away Happiness & Hope To The Community
Throughout the year, we are continually helping people by meeting their needs with whatever we have on hand. At the same time, we collect and save all sorts of non-perishable food, clothing, shoes, household items, furniture, toys, and books.
These donations are given away en masse in an annual one-day event. We spend months preparing and coordinating this major event. All with the purpose of serving the community and bringing solace and resources during the holidays. Each year, we select a different community in need, and we bring the event to their neighborhood.
The entire community is invited to come and to select the items they need, free of charge. On average, we cater to over 1,700 people during this one-day event.
