I am excited and honored to join Manna Meal, Inc., as your new executive director.  I count myself a fortunate lady, to work with this team of smart and fiercely passionate staff. I’m grateful to the board, Lisa Lopinsky, Interim Executive Director, Kay Albright, Administrative Manager, Tony Henderson, Operations Manager, all of our staff, volunteers, dear colleagues, friends, and my family for their support and assistance in helping me transition into this position.

Sometimes life opens doors we don’t expect. If we are fortunate, choosing to walk through that door leads us to further our calling to service in a whole new arena.

Over the next few months we’ll share with you more of our vision, and ask your advice as we strategize how to get there.  And we’ll let you know how you can contribute. (Spoiler, you can always donate!)

As your new executive director, I look forward to encouraging innovation, growing and nurturing established partnerships in the community, while exploring new collaborations; and preservation of the organization beyond my years with the organization.  We cannot do this work alone here at Manna Meal, you help us change lives, you help us feed the hungry, and because of your generosity and kindness we can enhance our community. 

While I am settling in, please feel free to reach out to me tara@mannameal.org. I look forward to connecting with each of you at a volunteer opportunity, one of the upcoming fundraising events or somewhere out in the community!