Heavenly Manna is a Client Choice Pantry serving low-income children, families, and seniors in Franklin County, VA. We are a faith-based organization that provides food to anyone in need of assistance. Our staff is 100% volunteer, and our goal is to eliminate hunger in Franklin County.
Heavenly Manna is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization open on Mondays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, located at 2233-B South Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.
We rely on the generosity of our community to support Heavenly Manna. As you are aware, food costs continue to rise, and the need for support remains high.
Your tax-deductible donation will directly go to feeding those in need in Franklin County, VA. Donate below using the link, or mail your check payable to Heavenly Manna to P.O. Box 392, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Tax ID: 54-1559013.
Thank you for your support!
We accept online donations through an online platform called Zeffy that is free for nonprofits. During the checkout process there will be an option to pay a tip or fee. This is completely optional. If you do not want to pay a tip or fee, simply select the dropdown menu and select "other" and type in "0." Thank you for supporting Heavenly Manna!
Population Served:
For the fiscal year 2023-2024, we served 5,359 families, 15,692 individuals, and prepared 817 backpacks for two elementary schools. Our programs include a weekly food pantry, which provides 33 backpacks and shopping assistance on an additional day for 30 seniors in conjunction with the Franklin County Office of Aging. Our numbers continue to increase.
About the Pantry:
The Client Choice Pantry enables individuals seeking food assistance to select the products they receive. Many Client Choice Pantries resemble small grocery stores with products arrayed on shelves and in coolers/freezers from which clients can fill their boxes/bags. The Client Choice Food Pantry model is a vital component of a community’s efforts to combat hunger. Not only does it make it easy to use a food bank, but it also provides clients with the opportunity to choose their own food. It gives the people being served a sense of dignity and control, and limits waste.
About the Backpack Program:
The Backpack Program serves students at two different schools. This program provides food for the weekend for students who reside in food-insecure homes.
About the Senior Citizens Program:
Franklin County Office of Aging provides transportation for our Senior Citizens to Heavenly Manna, which opens on a separate day. These senior citizen groups would not be able to visit Heavenly Manna if it were not for the Franklin County Office of Aging. The Senior Citizen Program offers nutritional food specifically tailored to seniors, including easy-open containers and dietary drinks to meet their daily needs, as well as complimentary toiletries. We are working with the Franklin County Department of Aging, targeting at least seventy-five senior citizens monthly.
About The Hope Center:
This program provides recovery services for individuals suffering from drug and alcohol issues and homelessness. The individual is required to volunteer at Heavenly Manna. We assist by donating food weekly to help feed these individuals.
