Vision, Mission, and Goals
The VISION of Celestial Manna is to increase food security for those in need.
VISION
To be an agile and expanding network of committed volunteers who serve local communities, in real-time, by recovering and sharing food that would otherwise go to waste.
MISSION
GOAL 1
Receive donations of food
We receive food donations from restaurants and medium-sized grocery stores. We also get family food boxes from USDA's Coronavirus Food Access Program. In addition to food donations, we buy some food, mostly shelf-stable items, from the Capital Area Food Bank which is a member of Feeding America. We have over 300 Volunteer Drivers that transport the food from the donor to a food pantry or directly to clients. Purchased items are transported from our warehouses to pantries and clients in the same manner.
GOAL 2
Receive monetary donations and grants
In order to sustain our operations, we receive donations from individuals via check, PayPal, Network for Good, and Facebook. We also receive donations from churches and have some income from running special events and applying for grants from government and corporate sources. We use the money to support administrative needs; most of the grant money received goes to purchase food that would not normally be donated.
GOAL 3
Distribute free food to those in need, no questions asked
We distribute food directly to individuals; to families; to the military; to seniors; to others in need, for example, the homeless; to church ministries; and to affiliated nonprofits.