MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance)

In recent weeks, many members of our community have asked how potential cuts to federal funding would impact our work and the clients we serve. In short, significant portions of our annual budget are at risk of being cut or reduced, but we are committed to continuing our food as medicine mission uninterrupted so our clients can keep receiving the medically tailored meals and nutritional counseling they need to heal. We explain what's at stake and how we plan to address possible funding cuts in this recent blog post: https://bit.ly/4kywm2m.

Don't forget to register! Join the MANNA Institute for an insightful webinar with Katelyn Laue, Senior Director at the National Kidney Foundation, on Thursday, March 20th at 1:00 PM EST. We'll be celebrating both National Nutrition Month? and National Kidney Month— mark your calendars! Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects 1 in 7 adults in the U.S., with 90% undiagnosed. This presentation will cover: 1. CKD as an underrecognized public health burden 2. Opportunities to manage CKD through Guideline Directed Medical Therapy 3. The role of the Interdisciplinary Team in CKD Quality of Care Register now at: https://lnkd.in/e_r_dGvQ

Yesterday, Our Director of Research & Policy Jule Anne Henstenburg, and Manager of Research & Evaluation, Adrian Crafford, joined Food is Medicine Coalition colleagues from across the country for the 2nd Annual Food is Medicine Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill! The team met with US Senator Dave McCormick and his staff to share MANNA's #foodismedicine mission and to encourage the advancement of FIM priorities in federal policymaking! ??

Join the MANNA Institute for a webinar with Katelyn Laue, Senior Director at the National Kidney Foundation, on Thursday, March 20th at 1:00pm EST as we observe National Nutrition Month? and National Kidney Month. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects 1 in 7 adults in the U.S., with 90% undiagnosed. This presentation will cover: 1. CKD as an underrecognized public health burden 2. Opportunities to manage CKD through Guideline Directed Medical Therapy 3. The role of the Interdisciplinary Team in CKD Quality of Care Register now at: https://lnkd.in/e_r_dGvQ

We’re #hiring a new Manager of Events and Corporate Partnerships at MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance). Please share with interested and qualified candidates!

We’re excited to announce that MANNA is expanding its medically tailored meal options with the introduction of a new, fully vegetarian menu! This addition marks our 12th menu variation and our first halal-friendly option.?? “MANNA’s new vegetarian menu reflects our commitment to meeting the diverse nutritional needs of those with serious illnesses,” said MANNA CEO Sue Daugherty, RD, LDN. “Regardless of dietary preferences, our clients deserve access to evidence-based, nourishing meals.” ?? We remain dedicated to providing meals that are both nutritious and delicious for all those we serve. Read more about this exciting update at: https://lnkd.in/eKaaTAyu

The wait is over— sponsorship opportunities and tickets for MANNA's 4th Annual CHEF Radio LIVE! are available NOW! ?? Join us on Wednesday, April 9th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the stunning The Rittenhouse, where we’ll celebrate Philadelphia’s dynamic food scene in style! With this breathtaking new venue, we’re able to welcome nearly twice as many guests, making this our largest CHEF Radio LIVE! yet. Expect a chef dinner and live podcast recording with a mouthwatering menu curated by Chef Eli Kulp and our surprise Chef Chair—2025 James Beard Award Semifinalist, Angelina May Yee Phang Branca of Kampar Philly! ??? We’re also honoring Sue Daugherty, RD, LDN, MANNA’s CEO, for an incredible 25 years of service. Sue will receive a special award for her extraordinary contributions, and we’d love for you to be there to celebrate with us! ?? This event supports MANNA's mission to provide medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling to those battling critical illnesses. Sponsorship opportunities?and tickets available now: https://lnkd.in/eP6QPWz5

Celebrate National Nutrition Month? with us! Join our free online cooking class led by MANNA dietitians this Thursday, March 6th at 4 PM EST, in partnership with PA Health & Wellness. Don't miss out! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eWDWj8kj

March marks National Nutrition Month? — an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to educate Americans about the value of nutrition. This year’s theme is "Food Connects Us." Food connects us to our cultures, our families and our friends. Sharing a meal is an opportunity to learn about its preparation, who made it and where the ingredients were sourced. Every year, we look forward to National Nutrition Month? as another opportunity to spread the word that Food is Medicine. Stay tuned over the next four weeks as we celebrate National Nutrition Month? with a variety of fun and educational events for our clients, volunteers professionals in the field, and our greater Philadelphia community! National Nutrition Month? at MANNA is presented by PA Health & Wellness. ??

This March, create connections to your food and your community during #NationalNutritionMonth! Celebrate how food ties us to culture, family, and friends, and how connecting with RDNs and NDTRs can help: https://sm.eatright.org/NNM