Volunteer Groups
Group volunteering offers schools, community organizations, and teams a hands-on way to come together in service. No matter where your group is based, we welcome the opportunity to host you in the MANNA kitchen and share a meaningful experience in support of our mission.
Corporate Groups
Volunteering together at MANNA is a meaningful and energizing way for corporate teams to connect while giving back. Whether your employees work remotely, in person, or in a hybrid setting, we welcome the opportunity to host your team in the MANNA kitchen. Corporate volunteer groups enjoy a hands-on, collaborative experience that makes a real impact.
Corporate volunteer shifts are available during the following days and times:
- Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Monday – Thursday: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We can accommodate groups of up to 15 people per shift, depending on availability. Please note that volunteer experiences typically book 1–2 months in advance.
Available Tiers:
Essentials Experience – $500: Ideal for teams seeking a meaningful and streamlined volunteer opportunity. This tier includes:
- Volunteer shift in our kitchen
- Welcome slide on in-house TVs with your logo
- Meal tracking, we’ll keep count of how many meals your group packs
- Group photo
- Social media shout-out
- Volunteer newsletter mention
Impact Experience – $1,000
Adds comfort and deeper mission engagement. This tier includes:
- Everything in the Essentials Experience
- Boardroom access before or after shift
- Streamlined food ordering via local restaurant partners (meals not included)
- MANNA cookie tray
- MANNA’s mission video to play in boardroom
Legacy Experience – $2,000
A premium experience designed to create lasting impact for your employees. This tier includes:
- Everything in the Essentials Experience and Legacy experience
- Optional kitchen tile wall add-on for permanent recognition
- Complimentary MANNA aprons or hats (your choice) for your group
- 5-10 minute Q&A with a MANNA representative
A La Carte Add Ons
- Breakfast or lunch packages for your employees
- Stickers with your company logo added to the client MANNA meals you help prepare
To sign up for a CVE, or for any questions or concerns, contact Helen Kilmartin, Events & Creative Content Coordinator, at helen@mannapa.org or (215) 496-2662 x136.
School and Community Groups
School and community groups (up to 15 people on Mon-Wed and up to 10 people Thu-Fri) can sign up for any of the following volunteer shifts to help prepare and package meals in MANNA’s kitchen. There is no requested donation for school and community groups.
All volunteers must be at least 14 years old, and all minors must have a signed parental consent form to participate. Learn more about the volunteer experience here and on our FAQs page.
For any remaining questions or to sign up, contact Zeke Acevedo, Community Engagement Associate, at EAcevedo@mannapa.org or (215) 496-2662 x3.