MANNA

Brief Description

Manna Soup Kitchen’s commitment to the Northampton community spans decades from its founding by St. John’s Episcopal Church.

Today, Manna is a standalone nonprofit, serving over 1,000 meals per week between St. John’s kitchen and Edwards Church.

The number of meals served doesn’t tell the whole story. Our efforts to provide high-quality food to our hungry neighbors has created a remarkable community. The guests who are welcomed at Manna meals come from varied backgrounds, but really they are simply our neighbors, any one who suffers from food insecurity in any way we are here to help. Our volunteers are an essential part of this community as well. Local college and high-school students, retirees, and others show up weekly to chop, serve, and offer friendship and a smile to all who attend.

For a more detailed history of MANNA, please see “Food from Heaven MANNA Soup Kitchen Turns 30,” by Victoria Ix (originally published in Abundant Times: A publication of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, Winter 2016) (Sourced from mannanorthampton.org)

Common Intern Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals
Follow recipes and cooking instructions
Safe handling of food and kitchen equipment
Perform community outreach

Organize and prepare for large events
Connect with community members at events and meals
Work as a team to promote a successful meal

How To Apply

Internship Host

Skills Needed

Time Management
Interest in learning how to cook new recipes
Interpersonal/Communication Skills

Values Needed

Desire to give back to the community
Interest in making connections in the community
Supportive team member

Knowledge Needed

Commitment to food justice and social justice
Basic understanding of cooking and food safety

Related Career Paths

Non-profit Management
Culinary Careers
Social Work

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