CLARKSVILLE, TN – After last month’s tornado, Manna Café Ministries provided emergency accommodations, hot meals, clothing and household items to the storm’s victims. With a track record of helping those in need, the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc., is pleased to announce a $10,000 grant to help fund Manna Café’s work.
“They have such a great mission and have found unique ways to meet the hunger needs within their communities,” said Julie Gray, president and executive director of the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation, the philanthropy arm of O’Reilly Auto Parts. “From the mobile café that goes out to where people are, to the food box program that enables people to prepare their own meals, they’re thinking about how they can help in different ways.”
Each year, Manna Café distributes 2.5 million pounds of food to local families. It also runs a culinary internship program where students get on-the-job training while they create and serve nutritious meals for those in need.
“We are very grateful for this grant,” comments Vicki York, Manna CEO. “Helping to feed our community and serving our homeless friends is an expensive mission, but partnerships like this keep us moving forward.”
If you need help or would like to volunteer with Manna Café Ministries, reach out to them online at www.mannacafeministries.com or call 931-933-0970.