Manna House and Midlothian fit
“hand in glove.” The idea of Manna House began in the minds of some local eighth graders
at their public school back in 1992. They came up with a feasible way to help feed
the hungry in their community. Their idea grew into a thriving, local nonprofit
that assists people in need throughout Midlothian and Ellis County. Manna House
today consists of a thrift store called Heaven’s Attic and a food pantry. In
addition to food and clothing, Manna House provides assistance in paying for utilities
and medicine.
Living Faith Lutheran in
Midlothian supports Manna House. One of the ways we do this is by collecting
nonperishable food for the Manna House food pantry. At different times during
the year, Living Faith distributes reusable grocery bags in Midlothian neighborhoods
with a note that lists the needed nonperishable items. Residents who want to
help can put those items in the tote bags and leave them on their porches on
the designated pickup day. Living Faith will stop by and pick up the donated items
and deliver them to Manna House.
The food collection events are a
“win, win, win, win.” Midlothian residents get to support the less
fortunate in a very practical way, the Manna House food pantry is filled, the less
fortunate in our community are fed, and Living Faith is blessed to provide a
helping hand.