Manna Meal

Many thanks to the group from BB&T 300 Summers Street for the 2184 pounds of food they purchased and brought to our soup kitchen. So the hungry can eat no questions asked. This is what we at Manna Meal Soup Kitchen in Charleston WV live by. And only by the support from our community can we carry out our mission.

Thank you BB&T for your kindness.

Rev. Jim Lewis & James Martin

Board Member & Volunteer Hit Hunger Out of the Park took place on July 1, at the WV Power baseball game. It was a beautiful evening for a baseball game and to honor all of our volunteers. The evening was two-fold as our volunteers were honored during pregame with a slide show presentation and grateful words read from the announcer. The Annie Campbell Legacy Award was created in memory of Annie who volunteered daily at Manna Meal for over 30 years. The first recipient of the award was James Martin, a 27 year volunteer. James was presented a plaque from the staff of Manna Meal and an autographed bat from the 2010 WV Power team. All the volunteers and crowd cheered as James threw out the first pitch. The evening was also a fundraiser for Manna Meal, with donations being received and raffle tickets sold for a chance at winning an autographed baseball or bat from the Power team. This was our first year to combine our volunteer recognition and a Summer fundraiser. Manna Meal staff and Board of Directors would especially like to thank Allen & Peggy Johnston for making our “sea of green” possible. There was no doubt that Manna Meal was in the house with 500 t-shirts being worn!

Rev. Jim Lewis, founder of Manna Meal presenting the Annie Campbell Legacy Award to James Martin, 27 year volunteer

More of Manna Meal's awesome volunteers

Pregame Volunteer Recognition

A look at our "Sea of Green"

Victoria, Barbara, Janet, Elizabeth, Sarah & Bob

Rev. Jim Lewis (founder of Manna Meal) & Judy Lewis, Board Member & Volunteer

More smiles for Manna Meal

Jean and Mr. Volt

Bobby & Brenda

Bob Rodecker, President & Rhondell Miller, Outreach Coordinator

All smiles for Manna Meal

Looking great in their green!

James Martin throwing out the first pitch

Melvin working the crowd for donations!

Visiting before the game

Bare Bones A’cappella/Gospel/Folk Trio  and  Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus

Manna Meal, Charleston’s oldest and largest soup kitchen, is proud to announce a spring concert event to help raise funds and awareness for the Charleston’s area hungry and homeless populations.  

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Charleston will be treated to the musical stylings of two of Charleston best musical ensembles: Bare Bones and The Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus. 

Bare Bones, a trio featuring Becky & Bill Kimmons and Mark Davis, will perform a diverse array of musical styles, from A’cappella, gospel and folk.  For over 27 years the group was known as “The Missing Person Soup Kitchen Gospel Quartet” and then simply as “The Soup Kitchen” before taking the name Bare Bones in 2007.   The new name celebrates the glories of the unadorned chord being the “bare bones of music.”

Joining the event will be Charleston’s famous Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus.  The Martin Luther King Jr. Chorus was formed in 1996 to participate in the celebration of the Rev. King’s birthday.   The chorus is directed by Leroy Robinson.  The ensemble is composed of ministers and lay leaders from various church denominations in the Charleston area.

On March 20^th the doors of St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 1105 Quarrier St. in downtown Charleston, will open at 6:30 PM.   The concert will begin at 7:00 PM and the general public is encouraged to attend.  Donations are welcome, but not mandatory to attend.  Following the concert there will be a short reception in Hunter Hall.  

Manna Meal is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 and housed in St. John’s Episcopal Church.  Their mission is to serve anyone who is hungry, no questions asked.  The program is operated by a small paid staff, but depends on volunteers to assist in all aspects of its operations.  Manna Meal is not government funded and is entirely dependent on generosity of individuals, religious communities, corporations and businesses in Charleston.  

Please contact Manna Meal if you have any questions about our services or our upcoming concert.

“So the hungry can eat”  (304) 345-7121  Email: jean_mannameal@verizon.net

Great Food, Friends & Fellowship. Thank you for coming.                                                            

I hope you will join us at this years MannaFest . The second annual General Seafood reunion.

Tickets on sale at the following locations:

Manna Meal – 1105 Quarrier St. Chas, WV  – 304-345-7121

The Purple Moon – 906 Quarrier St. Chas, WV – 340-345-0123

Geraniums – 1011 Bridge Rd. Chas, WV – 304-344-1350