outreach opportunities

Unfortunately, nursing homes and senior housing centers across the world have closed to visitors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we can provide support to these seniors through letters of encouragement, stories, and gratitude.

Put up lawn signs with an encouraging message to display for your neighbors to see. Lawn signs can even be used to display an invitation to serve people with a way for them to contact you if they need anything.

Spread cheer and positive messages in your neighborhood by creating
sidewalk chalk art, painting kindness rocks, or putting large poster signs in a prominent place. This is a great activity for families with young kids.

Put together care packs to keep in your car to serve the needy you see on the street. Include a granola bar, water and basic toiletries inside a Ziploc bag.

Check on your neighbors, friends, and family – especially those who are older or may be alone. A phone call, text, or a conversation through the door could brighten their day. Check if they have any needs and help by buying groceries or picking up medications.

UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon workers are all working overtime to deliver supplies directly to our homes. Initiate a campaign to leave these essential workers a small gift (pack of cookies, candy, gift card) and an encouraging note thanking them for their dedicated work.

With schools closed, many families are finishing the school year at home. Provide free, online tutoring for children in your community who are struggling with the demands of distance learning.

Make “Birthday Boxes” that include balloons, a cake mix (just add water), mug, birthday hats, candles and, streamers. Donate to a family shelter so when a birthday comes up, they have an instant party available. This can also be done for graduations, baby showers, etc.

Ask a local nursing home if you might be able to read remotely to residents who are visually impaired.

If you like to sew, make facemasks to give out to healthcare workers or people in your neighborhood.  More info: https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/

Manna’s goal is to feed all who are hungry, both physically and spiritually, while recognizing their dignity, serving them with compassion and respect.  Our hope is to eliminate hunger by providing access to healthy and nutritious foods.  We also provide a safe place for people to talk and offer a place of prayer and ministry.  “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done” Proverbs 19:17 NIV.

Manna accepts donations of nonperishable foods: boxed macaroni and cheese; pasta and pasta sauce; canned vegetables and fruits; canned tuna, chicken, Vienna sausages; cereal; nonperishable milk; canned soup; top ramen and cup of noodles; bagged rice and beans; canned beans; baby food and formula; peanut butter and jelly; and snacks.  These can be dropped off when the church office is open from Tuesday to Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM.

Hours of Operation
Open Saturdays* from 10:30-noon
*(closed the first Saturday of each month)

Contact Information
[email protected]
818-343-3626

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused job losses and uncertainty about food supplies for a lot of people.  Our drive-thru food pantry will attempt to address those needs by offering our neighbors a modest supply of groceries for their families.  Bags of groceries will be distributed weekly in the main parking lot with strict safety procedures in place.  We are looking for volunteers to help one day a week for a few hours.  Also, contributions to help bless our community are welcome and appreciated.
 
Contact Kevin Grable for more information:
[email protected] or 818-422-7766