Join the Young Friends of MANNA
Young Friends of MANNA are a group of MANNA supporters ages 22-40(ish) who are dedicated to helping us nourish our neighbors. Through donating, volunteering, and bringing MANNA to their networks and communities, the Young Friends play a pivotal role in MANNA's continued growth.
Benefits of Young Friends membership
By becoming a Young Friend of MANNA, you join an inner circle of young MANNA supporters dedicated to MANNA's success.
Beyond your contribution to MANNA's mission, there are perks to being a member! As a Young Friend, you'll receive:
-Discounted tickets to MANNA events like CHEF Radio, Guac Off, our annual gala, and more
-Early access to Young Friends of MANNA events like special volunteer shifts, cooking classes, and more!
-A Young Friends of MANNA cutting board and an invite to our annual Young Friendsgiving event in November
Requirements to join the Young Friends of MANNA
The only requirement for being a Young Friend of MANNA is total annual donations of $50 or more, which can be made by donating monthly or yearly.
Beyond donations, Young Friends of MANNA are encouraged to volunteer at MANNA, attend MANNA events, and advocate for MANNA in their communities and networks.
Young Friends of MANNA
Support Levels
By becoming a Young Friend of MANNA, you're making a direct impact on MANNA's mission. Use the giving levels below to help you determine the level of support you'd like to give as a Young Friend.
See the Young Friends of MANNA in Action!
Since starting in January 2024, the Young Friends of MANNA have helped to amplify MANNA events like Guac-Off and have made new, fun events like our cooking classes, annual Young Friendsgiving mixer, and many more to come!
Young Friends Advisory Board (2025)
Members of the Young Friends Advisory Board (YFAB) give additional time and resources toward growing the Young Friends group, planning Young Friends events, and helping MANNA reach new audiences.
Learn more about the YFAB and the Young Friends of MANNA here.
Angelica Borda
Theresa Bradley
Colleen Downey
Dylan Dwyer
Jared Edelstein
Ivan Estevez
Francesca Farnesi
Lindsay Loftus
Alex Ottaviano
Gary Wooten