Manna replaces your spreadsheets, paper sign-in sheets, and filing cabinets with one platform built specifically for how food banks and pantries operate.
Tracking recipients in Excel. Scribbling names on clipboards. Digging through filing cabinets before a state audit. Texting volunteers to confirm shifts. Trying to produce a TEFAP report from data scattered across three different systems.
These tools weren't built for food banks. Manna was.
Recipients, distributions, volunteers, drivers, inventory, and compliance — connected in one system instead of scattered across a dozen.
Create your account, name your food bank, select your state (Manna loads your state's TEFAP rules automatically), and add your first location.
Share a link to your recipient portal. Recipients complete the intake form on their own phone, get a QR code, and are ready to be served. You can also register people in person.
Open a distribution event. Volunteers scan QR codes, see what each person qualifies for, and confirm what was given. The record is created automatically.
TEFAP reports, demographic breakdowns, and grant metrics are generated from data you already captured during normal operations. No re-entry, no manual aggregation.
TEFAP compliance, recipient privacy, and food safety traceability are not add-on features. They are how Manna stores and handles data from day one.
Distribution records, eligibility determinations, and attestation signatures retained for 3 years from the close of the Federal Fiscal Year. Audit hold capability pauses retention sweeps during active reviews.
Income, address, phone, date of birth, and demographics are AES-256 encrypted before storage. Volunteers see names and eligibility status only. Managers see full profiles. Every access is audit-logged.
All 50 states, DC, and territories pre-configured with their FPL thresholds, adjunctive programs, residency verification methods, and recheck intervals. Your state's rules load automatically during setup.
Track any lot number from receiving dock to the specific recipients who received it. When a food safety issue arises, you can trace the chain in minutes instead of days.
Managers get a dashboard. Volunteers get a scanner. Recipients get a portal. All connected to the same data with the same access controls.
Owners & Managers
Reports, settings, team management, documents, and the full picture of your operation. Manage recipients, create distribution events, configure programs, and run compliance reports.
Volunteers & Drivers
QR scanning, distribution recording, route navigation, photo capture, and clock-in/out. Designed for one-handed use in the field.
Recipients
A privacy-first web app where recipients self-register, view their QR code, check eligibility, and see their distribution history. No app download required. Zero third-party tracking.
No credit card required to start. Full features for 30 days, then choose the plan that fits your operation.
What happens after the trial?
After 30 days, choose a plan to continue. Your data is preserved — nothing is deleted. Read-only access continues until you subscribe.
Can I change plans later?
Yes. Upgrade or downgrade anytime. Changes are prorated, so you only pay for what you use.
Is there a contract?
No. Month-to-month billing with no long-term commitment. Cancel anytime and retain access through the end of your billing period.
Why is ACH preferred?
ACH Direct Debit fees are 0.8% capped at $5, compared to 2.9% + $0.30 for credit cards. For nonprofits watching every dollar, the savings add up quickly.
Manna handles the software so you can focus on getting food to the people who need it.
Start your 30-day free trial. No credit card required.