Manna's 40th Mannaversary - Honoring our Past, Feeding our Future.

October 14th, 2026 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Please join us for Manna’s 40th “Mannaversary” on October 14th from 5:00 PM- 7:00PM at the Smith College Conference Center. We are thrilled to celebrate four decades of serving our community and to raise vital funds to feed our future. The evening will feature inspiring speakers, including State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa and cherished members of the Manna community. Guests will enjoy exceptional cuisine from local favorites such as Masa Mexicana, Paul and Elizabeth’s, Daily Operation, and Augustine’s Pizza Club—all curated by five-time James Beard semifinalist and local hero, Unmi Abkin.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, this event is free of charge. In the spirit of the evening, all guests will be invited to make a meaningful gift to get us to our $100,000 goal to support our ongoing mission. Thank you. 

Manna Community Kitchen

For forty years, Manna Community Kitchen has been more than a place to share a meal , it has been a place to share hope. What began as a simple act of love in St. John’s Church has grown into a cornerstone of our Northampton community, nourishing not just bodies, but spirits.  Since 1986, Manna has served and delivered thousands of meals each year to our most vulnerable neighbors. Today, we offer community meals five days a week, home meal deliveries, a welcoming community center with shower and laundry facilities, and vital partnerships that bring medical and supportive services directly to our guests. Our Mannaversary is a celebration of every hand that has helped, every meal that has been shared, and every life that has been touched.

Today, the need in our community is greater than ever. Rising food and housing costs mean more of our neighbors are turning to Manna for the first time. Your support doesn’t just fund our program — it tells someone they are seen, they matter, and they are not alone.