Podcasts about manna food center

Aaron Dante is taking the Baltimore by storm with his NoPixAfterDark podcast, winner of 2020, 2021 & 2022 Readers Choice Best of Baltimore for the Baltimore Sun and 2020, 2021 & 2022 Reader Choice Best of Baltimore for Baltimore Magazine. Aaron has his finger on the the pulse of Baltimore — so he has a lot to share and he is expanding to DC (but hopefully not for my job)! Last week we talked Food Rescue and how we can all help eliminate food waste and get healthy and nutritious foods into the hands of those who need it. This week Jackie Carlo of Manna Food Center pops in to chat about the extensive DMV Recovery Week — what that means, Manna's involvement and how you can participate. Industry Night with Nycci Nellis 7pm on Real Fun DC.

In this episode, Sunil Dasgupta talks with Jackie De Carlo, president of Manna Food Center; Oscar Alvarenga of Epworth United Methodist Church of Gaithersburg; and I Hate Politics Upcounty Reporter Andrew Saundry about organizing and running pandemic food distribution and the lessons they drew from it. New music from Washington DC area band, Bad Robot Jones.

Manna Food Center programs in Montgomery County, food insecurity, how the organization pivoted during the pandemic and an upcoming virtual awards ceremony are among the topics discussed by Jackie DeCarlo (Manna Food Center CEO) and Jenni Chase (iHeart Radio). Info: www.mannafood.org

Jeremy Lichtenstein, KIND The Truman Charities Podcast: A Community of Caring with Jamie Truman Episode 001 Jeremy Lichtenstein. Raised in Garrett Park, Md., Jeremy graduated from Charles Woodward High School (now Tilden Middle School) just across what used to be a farm in Bethesda. Jeremy owned and operated a successful landscaping business for 20 years, before shifting to real estate, where he worked his way to becoming one of the top residential agents in the country. Jeremy has always had a soft side for children's charities. He sponsored Jeremy's Read-It Club at Garrett Park Elementary School. He has been a regular donor to So Others Might Eat in Washington, D.C., and the Manna Food Center in Rockville, MD. Jeremy founded KIND in 2012, confronting head-on the fact that more than 55,000 school children in Montgomery County, MD, are served by the Free and Reduced Meals (FARM) program, knowing he needed to make a difference. Listen to this exciting new Truman Charities Podcast episode with Jeremy Lichtenstein about his startup in his non-profit KIND.  Here are some of the positive topics covered on this week's show: Jeremy's background working for non-profit organizations and how he got started in this field. His story in feeding local youth and making sure families have food at home and enough to eat. How anyone listening and interested can help support Jeremy's foundation.  Connect with Jeremy: Twitter: @JeremyHomes Website: https://kindinmd.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Essential.No, says Jackie DeCarlo, her people aren't front line nurses and doctors, but they're nothing if they are not essential.DeCarlo serves as CEO of the Manna Food Center in Montgomery County, Maryland and 2020 was a year to test their vision like no other: Our community is a place where all people at all times have access to safe, sufficient, nutritious food in order to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to making Montgomery County, Maryland a place where all live in dignity.The pandemic forced a renewed examination of that vision as issues of equity and justice in our national healthcare system put outsized pressure on food distribution. And yet, Manna was already positioned to fill gaps where others struggled.Leveraging their network of government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, schools, medical professionals, employee assistance programs, and faith-based associations, Manna has cultivated a network capable of responding to the most vulnerable in the community, when they are in the greatest need.DeCarlo's leadership is a model of adaptability. The COVID-19 crisis called on skills beyond those of daily operations. This week on the show, she joins us from the Manna administrative offices in Silver Spring, Maryland, to share the leadership lessons that helped her guide the organization.Hers is the story of family, generosity, and hospitality that is modeled with grace for thousands of families each month—tens of thousands of people in need many times over each year. Manna's actions are ripples felt far beyond their community.Essential, indeed.Links & NotesManna Food CenterManna Mission, Vision, and HistoryGuest Recommendation: Loretta Ross — Smith CollegeFeminist Prof. Loretta J. Ross Is Done With Cancel Culture | Amanpour and CompanyPLU Wang Symposium 2020 Day 1: Keynote Loretta Ross; Calling in Not Calling Out

_Essential._ No, says Jackie DeCarlo, her people aren’t front line nurses and doctors, but they’re nothing if they are not _essential_. DeCarlo serves as CEO of the Manna Food Center in Montgomery County, Maryland and 2020 was a year to test their vision like no other: _Our community is a place where all people at all times have access to safe, sufficient, nutritious food in order to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to making Montgomery County, Maryland a place where all live in dignity._ The pandemic forced a renewed examination of that vision as issues of equity and justice in our national healthcare system put outsized pressure on food distribution. And yet, Manna was already positioned to fill gaps where others struggled. Leveraging their network of government agencies, corporations, nonprofits, schools, medical professionals, employee assistance programs, and faith-based associations, Manna has cultivated a network capable of responding to the most vulnerable in the community, when they are in the greatest need. DeCarlo’s leadership is a model of adaptability. The COVID-19 crisis called on skills beyond those of daily operations. This week on the show, she joins us from the Manna administrative offices in Silver Spring, Maryland, to share the leadership lessons that helped her guide the organization. Hers is the story of family, generosity, and hospitality that is modeled with grace for thousands of families each month—tens of thousands of people in need many times over each year. Manna's actions are ripples felt far beyond their community. _Essential_, indeed. ### **Links & Notes** * [Manna Food Center](https://www.mannafood.org/) * [Manna Mission, Vision, and History](https://www.mannafood.org/about/mission-vision-history/) * Guest Recommendation: [Loretta Ross — Smith College](https://lorettajross.com/) * [Feminist Prof. Loretta J. Ross Is Done With Cancel Culture | Amanpour and Company](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-5X9ZMOpp0) * [PLU Wang Symposium 2020 Day 1: Keynote Loretta Ross; Calling in Not Calling Out](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k4F8KFKjoc)

Some of our greatest challenges can involve overcoming our own limitations.  When every element of your career is determined by your own performance, what seems like a simple task can sometimes become an insurmountable obstacle.   In this episode we are joined once again by Jeff Miller, the founder and CEO of the Jeff Miller Consulting Alliance. Jeff reveals why it sometimes seems impossible to get out of our own way. He reflects on how to consistently get the best out of ourselves.  Unlocking that can be a powerful tool for achieving the outcome you want. [0:39] Focused Freedom Even in the best of times, the hours in a day can seem short. However, the paradox of today is not a lack of time, but a lack of time management. Many of us have received an invaluable gift of time, from reduced or eliminated commutes. How are we using it? Consider using the time you once used for driving to the office, visiting clients, or making other work related preparations for targeted self-improvement. Schedules are still important, even when you make them yourself. [2:58] Paralysis by Analysis Sometimes having an abundance of choices can feel as restricted as not having as many as we would like. When we have become so accustomed to a particular routine, such a fundamental interruption can seem to throw things into chaos. It is important to keep track of your own productivity with tools such as calendars while allowing room for unexpected changes of plan. Focused flexibility allows you to target a goal without being locked into a process. [6:53] Inspired Independence Reconciling our goals with our reality takes a different form for everyone. Understanding yourself and the way you work is vital to creating a routine that works for you. In the end, it is impossible to control every factor in a given situation, but maximizing your own skill set gives you the best chance of success. Independence comes with a high degree of responsibility for self-management, as in the end you are accountable to yourself. [14:03] The Importance of Failure The greatest weakness you can exhibit is a fear of failure. There is no success without failure, but your response to failure means everything. How you react to adversity is critical in shaping your success, as no one reaches their goal without facing their shortcomings. Failure not only informs, but helps to refine our processes. Facing the hard truths of failure with an optimistic mindset is the healthiest and most realistic approach in practically all walks of life. [15:06] Essential Inspiration This crisis highlights that mental health is as important as physical health, and medical professionals can provide an especially relevant example of what it takes to succeed in a challenging time. It is a sense of groundedness and resilience that brings the best out of them, and in turn can bring more out of us. Of course, unlocking our potential requires careful attention to self-care. Self-care includes managing your media intake to maintain a positive frame of mind as well as looking for opportunities to be kind...both to others and ourselves.  About Jeff Miller  As president and CEO of Jeff Miller Consulting Alliance (JMCA), Jeff has more than 30 years of entrepreneurial, sales and philanthropic experience. He has served as Board Chair for Manna Food Center, the Rockville Chamber of Commerce, the Corporate Volunteer Council of Montgomery County, and serves on several local non-profits. Additionally, he is a 2014 graduate of Leadership Montgomery, and has received community recognition by the CVC as Sole Proprietor of the year in 2015, the Rockville Public Safety Committee for Community Service in 2016, the Rockville Chamber’s Citizen of the Year in 2017, and a Manna Food Hunger Hero in 2018. Connect with Jeff https://jmconsultingalliance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/jeff-miller-consulting-alliance/ https://www.facebook.com/JeffMillerConsultingAlliance/

In this episode Eric interviews Jacqueline DeCarlo, Manna Food Center's Chief Executive Officer. Jackie is responsible for the strategic development of the leading community-based organization working towards “Food for All.” She currently co-Chairs Healthy Montgomery, is Secretary of the Board of Directors of Nonprofit Montgomery, serves on the Board of Montgomery Women, and is a member of Leadership Montgomery's 2020 CORE class.In March 2018 Jackie received the international Women Stop Hunger award from Sodexo in Paris, France, in recognition of her record of successful social entrepreneurship and the innovations she has launched with her team at Manna. Previously was named one of “50 Under 50” Food Heroes in the Washington, DC region. Montgomery Magazine featured her as one of “Six People Who Make a Difference in Montgomery County.” Jackie was awarded a scholarship to attend the Harvard Business School's July 2016 Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program, one of the highlights of her commitment to lifelong learning.

This podcast is an interview with Cynthia where she discusses Manna and what she does there. The last few minutes contain the takeaways from the interviewer Aaron Carrington.

Fewer county residents are going without food, yet Jackie DeCarlo, CEO of Manna Food Center, explains why the fight against hunger must continue – on this episode of Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman. Available now on MyMCMedia, Overcast, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Spotify and Stitcher, Facebook, Pocketcasts and Twitter. Please help us grow. Subscribe and share with your friends.

Do you know the #1 cause of death in America? It is not what you think - our diet has surpassed smoking as a cause of death. Michel Nischan, chef and Founder, President and CEO of Wholesome Wave, and Lindsey Seegers, Program Manager of Nutrition Education at Manna Food Center in Montgomery County, MD know that food-related disease is both deadly and preventable. They join Share Our Strength founders Debbie and Billy Shore to explain some promising ways they are addressing the root causes of diet-related diseases. “We spend about $1.4 trillion a year on diet-related disease,” says Nischan. Yet the economic disparities of a disease like Type 2 Diabetes are stark. “I learned that the majority of the people that struggle with that condition lived at income levels so low they couldn’t even afford the basic ingredients to help them prevent the disease in the first place.” Seegers works with thousands of families in Montgomery County on nutritious eating. “Healthy eating is not just for the rich,” she stresses. “What parents want so much is to feed their children well – they want the best for their kids. The challenge is to be able to afford adequate and enough wholesome staple foods.”Both guests believe that systemic changes are needed to impact health outcomes, and they are making real progress. Seegers’ work at Manna Food Center focuses on nutrition education – not just food distribution – to help families learn how to identify and afford healthy foods on a budget. They are also launching a retrofitted school bus that serves as a mobile kitchen and pop-up pantry. Wholesome Wave began a 2-for-1 program for buying fruits and vegetables with SNAP food stamps with private funding which grew into a federally-funded program in the Farm Bill called the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program with $100M over 5 years. Nischan did not predict the success of the model. “However complicated the root causes are, something as simplistic as providing affordability thru incentives can be so powerful – it’s mindboggling.” FINI has also had larger economic impacts because farmers whose produce is purchased through the program are responding to this increased demand by making infrastructural improvements and expanding their enterprises.These food justice leaders also discuss the recent threats to the SNAP food stamp program and the effect that cuts would have on families and the economy. “Food is where people are going to cut when things get really tight,” reports Seegers, which means that preventing diet-related disease will be even more difficult. “It’s just wrongheaded,” says Nischan. He cites the return on investment of giving people access to healthy food vs. paying for expensive health care treatments like dialysis. “$100 thousand dollars saves $4 million dollars.”

Do you know the #1 cause of death in America? It is not what you think - our diet has surpassed smoking as a cause of death. Michel Nischan, chef and Founder, President and CEO of Wholesome Wave, and Lindsey Seegers, Program Manager of Nutrition Education at Manna Food Center in Montgomery County, MD know that food-related disease is both deadly and preventable. They join Share Our Strength founders Debbie and Billy Shore to explain some promising ways they are addressing the root causes of diet-related diseases. “We spend about $1.4 trillion a year on diet-related disease,” says Nischan. Yet the economic disparities of a disease like Type 2 Diabetes are stark. “I learned that the majority of the people that struggle with that condition lived at income levels so low they couldn’t even afford the basic ingredients to help them prevent the disease in the first place.” Seegers works with thousands of families in Montgomery County on nutritious eating. “Healthy eating is not just for the rich,” she stresses. “What parents want so much is to feed their children well – they want the best for their kids. The challenge is to be able to afford adequate and enough wholesome staple foods.”Both guests believe that systemic changes are needed to impact health outcomes, and they are making real progress. Seegers’ work at Manna Food Center focuses on nutrition education – not just food distribution – to help families learn how to identify and afford healthy foods on a budget. They are also launching a retrofitted school bus that serves as a mobile kitchen and pop-up pantry. Wholesome Wave began a 2-for-1 program for buying fruits and vegetables with SNAP food stamps with private funding which grew into a federally-funded program in the Farm Bill called the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program with $100M over 5 years. Nischan did not predict the success of the model. “However complicated the root causes are, something as simplistic as providing affordability thru incentives can be so powerful – it’s mindboggling.” FINI has also had larger economic impacts because farmers whose produce is purchased through the program are responding to this increased demand by making infrastructural improvements and expanding their enterprises.These food justice leaders also discuss the recent threats to the SNAP food stamp program and the effect that cuts would have on families and the economy. “Food is where people are going to cut when things get really tight,” reports Seegers, which means that preventing diet-related disease will be even more difficult. “It’s just wrongheaded,” says Nischan. He cites the return on investment of giving people access to healthy food vs. paying for expensive health care treatments like dialysis. “$100 thousand dollars saves $4 million dollars.”