State & federal programs
MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance)
Free medically tailored meals for people with serious illness in the Philadelphia region.
MANNA cooks and delivers three medically tailored meals per day, seven days a week, to neighbors fighting life-threatening illnesses in the greater Philadelphia area (southeastern PA and southern NJ).
Who qualifies
A quick look at who this program is designed to help.
Must live in the service area (Philadelphia and surrounding counties in PA and NJ) and have a life-threatening illness. No income requirements. Healthcare provider referral required.
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What you'll need
Have these ready before you start the application.
- Provider referral with diagnosis. Proof of address in service area.
How it works
1. Have your healthcare provider, social worker, or case manager submit a referral at mannapa.org/get-meals. 2. MANNA dietitians will assess nutritional needs. 3. Meals are delivered weekly (frozen) to your home.
Ready for the next step?
Visit the program’s website for current instructions. Your matches will be here when you return.