Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays

Dear Friend of Manna of Life Ministries,

As the holiday season approaches, we at Manna are reaching out with hearts full of hope and a mission that grows more crucial daily. Here in the Bronx, our faith-based organization has been a beacon of light, providing food, support, and prayer to thousands of families in need. This year, we have an ambitious yet achievable goal: to “adopt” 500 families for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, ensuring they can celebrate with dignity and joy.

To put this goal in perspective, we serve around 900 families weekly through our food distribution program. In 2023 alone, we fed close to 123,000 neighbors. Our dedicated staff and volunteers, who witness the need firsthand, have carefully considered this holiday initiative. These aren’t just numbers to us – they represent real families, each typically consisting of 4-6 family members who turn to us in their time of need.

However, we face significant challenges. This past year has tested our resources like never before:

• Operational costs have risen dramatically
• Food donations from government sources have decreased
• The need in our community continues to grow

Despite these obstacles, our commitment remains unwavering. We believe that with your help, we can make this holiday season truly meaningful for our neighbors.

Will you consider making a holiday gift to Manna? Your contribution, regardless of size, will have a direct impact:

• $80 could provide a holiday meal for a family of four
• $150 could ensure a family has food for a week
• $200 could help us “adopt” a family for both holidays

You can visit MannaOfLife.org/donate, which will bring you directly to our PayPal button or our address (if you plan to mail a check).

As a 501(c)(3) organization, your gift is tax-deductible, but more importantly, it’s an investment in hope. Every dollar donated helps us continue our mission of ensuring that no one who enters our doors leaves without food, support, or prayer.

The impact of your generosity is best expressed by those we serve:

“Here, everything is always fresh, well-balanced, lots of vegetables, nuts, and everything that is healthy… Without this place, I don’t know how I would make ends meet.” – Manna’s Food Pantry Client

The families we help often tell us that finding Manna of Life was an answer to their prayers. Your gift today can help us continue to be that answer for so many more.

With gratitude and blessings,

Rev. Erbin Cobian
President/Founder
Manna of Life Ministries Inc.