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Faith Guides Manna Share-A-Meal's Mission to Combat Hunger

WPLG Local 10November 5, 20253 min321 views
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Manna Share-A-Meal's Mission

  • πŸ’‘ Manna Share-A-Meal has been feeding families for over three decades from their warehouse in Davyy.
  • 🎯 The organization draws inspiration from the biblical story of Moses providing mana to the Israelites in the wilderness.
  • πŸ’– Louise Gigliotti, the founder, believes her purpose is to lead this organization, emphasizing that it's not just the people served but also the volunteers whose lives are changed.

Growing Demand and Volunteer Support

  • πŸ“ˆ The number of people in need is continuously growing, with new families seeking assistance every Saturday, doubling their usual numbers.
  • 🀝 Army veteran Dennis Sheridan, who initially came seeking food, now volunteers every Saturday to help distribute meals and support others.

Reliance on Faith and Donations

  • 🚫 Manna Share-A-Meal does not receive government assistance, relying solely on donations from individuals and food retailers.
  • πŸ™ When supplies run low, volunteers pray for divine intervention, and often, just enough is provided to meet the demand.

Call for Support: Local 10 Day of Giving

  • πŸ—“οΈ Manna is asking for donations on November 7th during the Local 10 Day of Giving to help them continue their work.
  • πŸ’» Monetary donations can be made online, with 100% of funds going directly to the nonprofit.
  • πŸ“ Volunteers can also visit them on Friday, November 7th, at the public store located at 15729 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines.
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Manna Share-A-MealFood InsecurityHunger ReliefNonprofit OrganizationsFaith-Based InitiativesVolunteerismCommunity SupportLocal 10 Day of GivingDonationsDavyyPembroke Pines
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