Manzanita Outreach

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406 S 6th St, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326
Added by Jopie, at 23 November 2018

Our story began with a mission and medical relief trip to Haiti in 2010.

On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake ravaged Haiti, claiming over 300,000 lives and displacing more than 1.5 million people. What we saw was pain, loss, severe poverty, and disease. Mothers fed their children “mud cookies” just to fill their empty plates. Our founders, Kim Gould and Karen Freeman returned home asking themselves, “what can just a couple of people do to make a difference to those who need it so badly?”

Once the ladies returned home, they began to pray for answers. The Lord opened doors and the hearts of the people of Verde Valley. Four local churches generously donated the funds needed for us to form Manzanita Outreach in 2011. Shortly thereafter we adopted the Kids Against Hunger (KAH) program in Verde Valley.

With the help of thousands of volunteers and donors, KAH Verde Valley has packaged over 1.5 million meals. These meals have been delivered to emergency food providers in Yavapai County and to starving children in Haiti.

We believe there are even greater things to come as we work to alleviate the suffering of others by providing life’s basic needs.

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• Anynomous

  14 May 2019

  Recently, Manzanita added a community food sharing event at the Second Mesa Hopi Reservation in Navajo County. In a very short time this event has grown, with more neighbors coming each time. This past Saturday, we shared our abundance of food with 475 people! Visit our website for info on all of our community food sharing events: www.ManzanitaOutreach.org #mohelp #foodsharing #endhunger

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• Anynomous

  20 April 2019

  Come on by to our Community Food Sharing Event!! 10:00-12:00 at 406 S. 6th st.

  We have a surplus of amazing food! Come on by and meet your neighbors!

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• Anynomous

  17 April 2019

  Our Saturday food sharing event in Cottonwood is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th from 10 am - noon in the parking lot of the Verde Valley Christian Church at 406 S. 6th Street (across the street from THAT Brewery). Read more about it in the Verde Independent Please share this to help us spread the word! #mohelp #endhunger #cottonwood

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• Anynomous

  08 April 2019

  We ended March with a total of 1075 families with more than 2800 individuals served by our food sharing events!

  Yesterday, we served 565 on the Hopi reservation, so we are hoping to surpass this reach in our April events. Be sure to check out our food sharing events throughout the area!

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• Anynomous

  27 March 2019

  In the last 24 hours and through 5 incredible community food sharing events we have had the honor of blessing more than 425 families with incredible, nutritious food! #mohelp #fighthunger #endhunger #dogood #feedingverdevalley

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• Anynomous

  21 March 2019

  Arizona Gives Day is approaching April 2nd, which marks a state-wide event celebrating 24 hours of generosity. This spring, we hope you will consider Manzanita Outreach in your planned giving. Our programs assist Arizonans throughout Yavapai County and beyond by providing nutritious meals, emergency food, home deliveries, and school based food packs.

  As we come to the close of the 2018 tax season, please remember that any gift up to $400 (single) or $800 (joint) is eligible to be claimed as a dollar-for-dollar credit on taxes! Your donation can make a huge difference as we continue to expand our services and increase our efficacy. Thank you!

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• Anynomous

  20 February 2019

  So glad to be a part of this incredible testimony! Thanks for your partnership!

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• Anynomous

  16 February 2019

  So excited to announce our Saturday pantry, tomorrow from 10am-noon at Verde Valley Christian Church! Address is 406 S 6th Street in Cottonwood. Follow the signs. If you or anyone you know could use some food, we sure hope to see you there!

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• Anynomous

  25 January 2019

  Thank to to RYLA for joining us last weekend in packing 44,000 meals! We appreciate our partners!Thank to to RYLA for joining us last weekend in packing 44,000 meals! We appreciate our partners!

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• Anynomous

  30 November 2018

  What a great month we have had! Throughout November we fed more than 700 families in the Verde Valley, and in the past two weeks we have given out over 200 turkeys as part of our pop-up pantry program! Feeling very thankful for our community.

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