The Manna House Charity was birthed from the church's desire to reach its local community. The initial links were formed in 1994 with the establishment of The Manna House Day Nursery and the following year, with trust fund monies and support from the local council, the church purchased five derelict buildings and two car parks. These buildings were renovated and, in 1996, became the new home of The Manna House.
Over the past 30 years, the charity has continuously reinvented itself to meet the evolving needs of the local community. Past projects have included special needs housing, a counselling service, a pregnancy crisis centre, and a luncheon club for the elderly. In the early 2000s, the Manna House, in partnership with the Trussell Trust, established a FoodBank in the town, providing emergency food to those in need and connecting us with some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
This initiative led to the creation of several new ventures, including a community café where anyone can receive free drinks and food, a free parent and toddler group for new parents to connect, a free choir for dementia sufferers and their carers, and a free coffee morning for the elderly.
The Manna House continues to work in partnership with Tamworth Elim church as well as other third-sector agencies such as Citizens Advice and the NHS to provide support, advice, and guidance to those in need. Our More Than Food project employs several Community Chaplains who work closely with service users to help alleviate the causes of poverty.
By continually adapting and expanding our services, we remain dedicated to making a positive impact on our community.
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