Support our mission
Manna Market, a ministry of YouthWay Ministries founded in 2008, rescues surplus food and distributes it with dignity to families across the Twin Cities
Recently, we shifted our operation from primarily hosting distribution at our site to bringing food directly to families who need it most, through 35+ churches, schools, and community partners. This expanded model allows us to reach more households — but it also requires increased transportation and operating support.
Manna Market distributes food at approximately 8 cents per pound — making us one of the most cost-efficient food distribution ministries in Minnesota.
What does that mean?
If you give $10 to Manna Market, that can help distribute roughly 125 pounds of food. If someone spends $10 at the grocery store, they might leave with one small bag. Through food rescue and strategic partnerships, your financial gift multiplies far beyond what most of us could purchase on our own.
Your gift will directly support hunger relief efforts to nourish the community and steward the environment—by reducing waste.
Love Delivers: The 5,000 Families Truck Fund
During a recent season of increased need, Manna Market’s truck ran at full capacity as we rescued surplus food, packed it with care, and delivered it to trusted community partners serving families across our community. That experience confirmed what we’ve believed for years: the Hub & Spoke model is the future of food distribution.
Now, we’re preparing for what’s next. As we expand this model, we’ll need an additional refrigerated delivery truck and a full-time driver to distribute food to multiple partner sites throughout the Twin Cities. This investment will allow us to reach 5,000 more families every week, strengthen our network of community partners, and ensure we’re ready to respond quickly whenever new needs arise.
As people of faith, we believe God’s abundance is meant to be shared, and that love is something we carry to one another in practical ways. Your investment helps love travel farther.
Make donations for a new truck donate here. For general funds, please scroll above