named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt-A-Family Campaign
Annual holiday program providing Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, including turkeys and groceries, to families in need.
Cooking Demonstrations with Chef ili
Monthly nutrition education events teaching clients how to prepare healthy meals using pantry foods.
Easter Basket Drive
Seasonal program assembling and distributing Easter baskets with candy and gifts for children.
Garden of Hope
Community garden initiative growing fresh produce for distribution, promoting nutrition and sustainability.
Three Kings Day Toy Giveaway
Annual event distributing toys and pantry items to children and families in the Bronx.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 3 activities
- Conducts seasonal drives for toys, coats, and school suppliesOrganizes annual Toy Drives and Coat Drives to support families in need, distributes toys to schools in the Bronx, and provides backpacks filled with school supplies to students. The "Adopt A Family" campaign supports families during the holidays with food and gifts.
- Delivers essential goods and household items to families in needProvides deliveries of groceries, clothing, furniture, and medical equipment to families in need, enhancing access to basic necessities beyond food.
- Provides handmade clothing and blankets to neighbors in needDistributes over 67,000 handmade blankets, hats, and scarves to individuals and families in need as part of its outreach efforts.
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Youth and Family Cooking Education 1 activity
- Conducts cooking demonstrations to promote healthy eatingHosts ongoing cooking demonstrations in partnership with Chef ili and Bronx Health Reach to educate the community on healthy eating practices.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engages volunteers in service operationsInvolves volunteers in its programs and services, particularly in the Bronx, to support food distribution and outreach activities.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Hosts seasonal and holiday community events with meals, clothing, and toysHosts annual Thanksgiving Day Services with full holiday meals and music, Three Kings Day celebrations with toys, food, and entertainment for children, and an annual community barbecue featuring grilled meals, clothing, toiletries, and family activities.
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Community-Based Urban Agriculture 1 activity
- Operates an urban community garden to provide fresh produceMaintains the "Garden of Hope" (Jardin de Esperanza), an urban garden that grows fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, and basil for distribution to the community.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operates food distribution programs for families and individuals in needDistributes pantry bags with full Thanksgiving meals, turkeys, and fixings to impoverished families and provides weekly food distribution services to approximately 900 families. In 2024, distributed food to over 152,000 individuals.
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Faith-Based Integrated Support Services 1 activity
- Provides food assistance and support services to homeless and destitute individualsOffers food, clothing, and spiritual, social, and moral support to homeless individuals through long-term outreach programs, particularly in the South Bronx. Serves adults, children, and seniors on an ongoing monthly basis at its locations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.50M
Contributions & grants$1.50M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$375
expenses
Total expenses$1.52M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.12M
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.99M
Cash$500K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.03M
Net assets$-46K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +193.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERBIN COBIAN | PRESIDENT & FOUNDER | 5 | $40K |
| GLADYS ROMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $18K |
board members · 6
- CANDIDO GONZALES — BOARD MEMBER
- GESSELLE CARRADERO — BOARD CHAIR
- MELISSA FIGUEROA — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL ROMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MILDRED HERNADEZ — BOARD TREASURER
- STEVE BELLAVISTA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- 42nd Precinct - Community Affairs Officers Soto and Jefferson Partner — Partnered with Manna of Life Ministries for the Bronx Health Event.
- Band of Brothers Partner — Co-hosted the "Iron Sharpens Iron" Bronx Health Event with Manna of Life Ministries.
- Beverly Qualheim Partner — Represents an organization partnered with Manna of Life in its mission to serve the community.
- Bev’s Charity Crafting Neighborhood Partner — Global network of crafters that sends handmade items to Manna of Life for distribution.
- Bronx Health Reach Partner — Partners with Manna of Life Ministries on cooking demonstrations led by Chef ili.
- Bronx Works Partner — Co-hosts Thanksgiving Day Service with music, prayer, fellowship, and holiday meals at this Bronx-based organization.
- BronxCARE Medical Van Partner — Collaborated with Manna of Life Ministries on the "Iron Sharpens Iron" Bronx Health Event.
- Chef ili Partner — Leads cooking demonstrations in collaboration with Manna of Life Ministries.
- DJ Ariel Partner — Provides music for the Community Barbecue and Three Kings Day events.
- Divine Light Church Partner — Allows Manna of Life Ministries to use its facility to operate a soup kitchen and pantry.
- Divine Light Church Partner — Partnered with Manna Of Life Ministries for several years to serve those in need in the Morrisania section of the South Bronx.
- Glory Girls for Jesus Partner — Faith-based support and prayer ministry connected through Millie’s legacy.
- Imara Casiano Partner — Professional who works with patients receiving support from Manna Of Life Ministries and collaborates with the organization to meet client needs.
- Leslie Agosto Partner — School social worker who refers families to Manna Of Life Ministries for material and social support.
- Mike Roman Partner — Point of contact for event information, indicating a leadership or coordination role in the golf outing.
- PayPal Government — Used as a payment processing platform for donations.
- Saratoga Family Inn Partner — Hosts annual Three Kings Day celebration and community events for residents at this family shelter in Queens, NY.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Emergency Food Assistance as Empowermentmethodology: emergency_food_assistance_for_empowermentBy addressing immediate hunger needs, the organization empowers individuals experiencing homelessness to focus on longer-term improvements in their lives, because securing basic survival is a prerequisite for personal agency and transformation.
- Faith-Based Service Integrationmethodology: faith_based_serviceBy integrating spiritual support, prayer, and relational fellowship grounded in Christian teachings into service delivery, MANNA OF LIFE MINISTRIES seeks to transform lives and foster deeper engagement among individuals experiencing homelessness, because spiritual presence and lived-experience mentorship are seen as essential to holistic restoration.
- Holistic Support for Transitionmethodology: holistic_supportBy providing integrated support that combines food, emotional care, and basic necessities within a faith-based framework, the organization enables individuals to transition out of homelessness, because addressing material and emotional needs together increases stability and self-efficacy.