No matter what the culture or cuisine, sharing a meal with others is one of the best ways to break down barriers. Manna Food Center launched a “breaking bread” conversation series to help solidify common values necessary to successfully combat hunger. Community members and Manna staff come together every third Wednesday, enjoying food and conversation together.
Did you know that the United States is the only place that grows crops from all over the world? That means we have the ability to grow culturally diverse produce to cater to the various communities that live here. Back in January of this year, farmers from throughout Montgomery County participated in the Mini MoCoContinue Reading
Perhaps you’ve tasted Tacombi’s Tacos Al Pastor, Mexico City-style marinated pork with pineapple, or Pollo Yucateco, a marinated free range chicken tostada. This fast casual restaurant landed in the DMV last summer, opening locations in Bethesda, MD, and Arlington, VA. As a Mexican company founded on the soft sands of the Yucatan, Tacombi is focused onContinue Reading
Those of you who follow Manna Food Center’s Community Food Rescue program know that every fall we uplift those engaged in food waste prevention, food recovery, and food security by co-hosting DMV Food Recovery Week , seven days of educational and fun activities. This year we broaden our reach by joining the national Food Waste Prevention Week (FWPW) . The goal of this week, according toContinue Reading