Dear Friend, Thank you so much for hosting a Party with a Purpose on behalf of MANNA.

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2 Dear Friend, Thank you so much for hosting a Party with a Purpose on behalf of MANNA. In opening your doors and dining tables for Meals that Matter, you are helping provide nourishment to our critically-ill neighbors. Over the past 22 years, MANNA has met the needs of its clients with a philosophy of promoting a better life through better nutrition. With the help of caring individuals like you, MANNA has continued to extend of services to meet the needs of more people battling lifethreatening illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, renal disease, diabetes, heart disease and many more. By hosting a Meal that Matters, you show how food can bring people together for a great good and educate a new audience on how MANNA exemplifies this idea every day. The beauty of a Meal that Matters, is that it can be anything you want it to be! Whether it is a backyard BBQ for 50 people or an elegant dinner for 6, the means are uniquely yours, but the ultimate benefit will be our community. The further we can spread the knowledge of MANNA s mission, the more people in need we can reach. Thanks again, Sue Daugherty Executive Director

3 MANNA Mission Statement Especially for people at acute nutritional risk from a life-threatening illness, MANNA prepares and delivers delicious nourishing meals, and counsel, empowering those individuals to battle their illness and improve their quality of life. Did You Know This About MANNA? MANNA prepares and delivers meals free of charge to clients facing acute nutritional risk due to life-threatening illnesses including cancer, renal failure, diabetes, heart disease and HIV/AIDS. MANNA prepares and delivers about 70,000 meals each month and between 2,000 and 3,000 meals each day. MANNA was the first organization to move to the model of providing our clients with 100% of their nutritional needs, three meals a day and seven days a week. Clients are on MANNA services for an average of nine months. MANNA s Registered Dieticians provide nutritional assessment and counseling. MANNA serves the greater Philadelphia region including Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties in New Jersey; as well as Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. 75 to 100 volunteers help prepare and deliver MANNA meals each day. This is approximately 97% of production. Meals are provided to dependent children under the age of 18.

4 MANNA s program has expanded to include 11 diet modifications options to address the unique needs of each client and the co-conditions they experience. MANNA s standard diet is heart-healthy with no added salt. Carbohydrate-controlled diabetic diet High protein/high calorie Lactose free Low potassium renal diet Soft diet Low in fiber and residue No pork No Beef No seafood Small portion size Positively Nutritious is a comprehensive 6-month program that MANNA developed for people diagnosed with AIDS within the past year. Participants learn how to take care of their bodies both medically and nutritionally, and receive six months of MANNA meals free of charge. Ground-breaking research has proven the benefit of MANNA meals. A three year pilot study done in conjunction with OMG Center for Collaborative Learning has provided statistical evidence that critically-ill, nutritionally-at-risk people receiving MANNA meals and nutritional counseling experience improved health outcomes and incur lower health care costs than similar people who do not receive this service.

5 Frequently Asked Questions Q.) What is Meals that Matter? Meals that Matter is a program that enables you to help critically ill neighbors in need and have fun! Invite your friends, family and coworkers to join you for a fun Party with a Purpose, and ask them to donate to MANNA what they would have spent on a night out (or even more!). It could be cocktails, dinner, brunch, lunch, potluck, tailgate or anything else you can imagine. We leave the details and planning up to you and the sky is the limit - be creative and have fun! We have included a calendar of party occasions and ideas in this packet to get you started. It could be... closest friends, coworkers, family, book club, congregation YOUR COMMUNITY! Send in your pictures, logos, recipes and we will add them to our website! them to kbaron@mannapa.org. Q.) Where does the money go? How will donations be used? Meals that Matters proceeds support MANNA s nutritional meal program. MANNA prepares and delivers nutritional meals and counsel to individuals battling life-threatening illness such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, renal disease, diabetes and others free of charge. MANNA serves the greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey area. It costs $3.35 per meal which includes the food, packaging, delivery and counseling. Q.) Can my company make a matching gift? Yes, matching gifts are accepted and greatly appreciated! If you do not know whether or not your company matches, feel free to ask us and we will help you determine this. abrown@mannapa.org with your question. Q.) Is MANNA a registered non-profit organization? Yes, MANNA is a registered 501(c)(3). Our tax ID is

6 Top Five Tips for Meals that Matter 1. Plan early. An easy fun party, is a well-planned party. Make sure you have the following prepared: o Food o Drinks o Plates, glassware and silverware o Paper products o MANNA materials such as the MANNA Fact Sheet, MANNA videos, etc. o A safe place to store cash/check donations o Music 2. Set a Goal. To make the most of your Meal that Matter, set a goal that people will want to reach! This will also give your friends an expectation of what you want to achieve from that meal. If you want to raise $500 take $500 and divide the amount of guest you will have this will give your guests their individual goals as well as a group goal! 3. Educate Your Friends. Share with them the MANNA Fact Sheet as well as direct them to our website, Share MANNA videos. With the pace of our lives, it is easier to get people engaged through photos and videos. Visit our YouTube channel: 4. Social Media. Use MANNA s Personal Fundraising pages to invite your friends! Keep them interested in supporting MANNA by posting information, videos and updates. Make sure to tell them to follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well. o MANNA Facebook: o MANNA Twitter: 5. Have fun! The more excited you are the more your guest will want to join the fun!

7 Party Calendar You can host a Party with a Purpose anytime. Here is a calendar of ideas to get your creativity started: January New Year s Day Jan 1 Chinese New Year varies Backwards Day Jan 31 February Groundhog Day Feb 2 Valentine s Day Feb 14 Random Act of Kindness Day Feb 17 March April May June St. Patrick s Day March 17 Make Up Your Own Holiday Day March 26 April Fool s Day April 1 Look Alike Day April 20 World Penguin Day April 25 Cinco de Mayo May 5 Derby Day May 5 Memorial Day last Monday in May National YoYo Day June 6 Flag Day June 14 July Independence Day July 4 National Ice Cream Day July 18 August National Tell A Joke Day Aug 16 September Labor Day Sept 3 Talk Like a Pirate Day Sept 19 October Mad Hatter Day Oct 6 World Pasta Day- Oct 25 Halloween Oct 31 November Thanksgiving December National Brownie Day Dec 8 Hanukah Christmas Dec 25 Kwanza New Year s Eve Dec 31 MANNAtini Party Beach Party More notable ideas to get your party started: Office Breakfast Tailgate BBQ Virtual Party Night In Party

8 Meals that Matter Donation Instructions Meals that Matter Donation Instructions There are three simple ways to collect and send donations to MANNA! 1. Invite your guests to bring cash donations. a. Collect cash from your guests, complete the donation form and write a personal check made out to MANNA. MANNA Re: Meals that Matter 2323 Ranstead Street Philadelphia, PA Invite your guests to bring checks. a. Checks made out to MANNA should be sent directly to: MANNA Re: Meals that Matter 2323 Ranstead Street Philadelphia, PA Encourage guests to donate online. You can create your own personalized fundraising page. a. Follow this link to register your party: b. Once registered, you can share your unique URL for guests to donate online. Questions? Contact Katelyn Baron at x137 or kbaron@mannapa.org

9 Meals that Matter Cash & Check Donation Form Please print, complete and mail this form with your checks. (Checks made payable to MANNA, please.) Host $ Amount enclosed: Host Information: Phone Number: Address: Donation Information: $ Amount of checks: # of checks: Please mail to: MANNA Re: Meals that Matter 2323 Ranstead Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

10 Guest Sign-In Sheet Please provide contact information so that MANNA can send tax receipts and additional information about MANNA.

11 Guest Sign-In Sheet Please provide contact information so that MANNA can send tax receipts and additional information about MANNA.

12 Guest Sign-In Sheet Please provide contact information so that MANNA can send tax receipts and additional information about MANNA.

Dear Friend, Thank you so much for hosting a Party with a Purpose on behalf of MANNA.

Dear Friend, Thank you so much for hosting a Party with a Purpose on behalf of MANNA. In opening your doors and dining tables for Meals that Matter, you are helping provide nourishment to our critically-ill