MANNA FoodBank - Asheville NC
Bethany Vance is a professional with diverse experience in community support and program development. Currently serving as Community Markets Supervisor and Benefits and Support Services Coordinator at MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, NC, Bethany Vance has successfully transitioned the FAST team to a new online call software, significantly reducing costs and enhancing efficiency, while also implementing a comprehensive equality, diversity, and inclusion training for new volunteers. Prior roles include Benefits Specialist at NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Administrative Assistant at Wicked Weed Brewing, and Family Resource Specialist for AmeriCorps, where Bethany Vance created a food-access program that increased family reach by 20% and improved educational outcomes for children. Additional experience encompasses program consulting for Triangle Refugee Partnership, conducting research for Jury-X, and volunteer education for Carolina Navigators. Bethany Vance holds a degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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MANNA FoodBank - Asheville NC
MANNA’s daily operations involve procuring, warehousing, and distributing food to over 220 partner agencies in the 16 counties of Western North Carolina – 18.2 million pounds in 2017/2018. The partner agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters and other emergency providers to support the more than 100,000 people who are facing food insecurity in WNC. In addition, MANNA provides direct services through our Feeding Kids Year Round Program, which provides MANNA Packs and Summer Packs and our MANNA Food Helpline and team of SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) outreach workers who assist people with access to cash benefits to supplement their food budget. Food insecurity rates are high in WNC, impacting more than 23.6% of children. Rural poverty is a particular challenge in the 6,434 square mile service area, and MANNA is committed to providing excellent service in a sometimes challenging terrain and environment. MANNA FoodBank is the proud recipient of a 4-star Charity Navigator rating for 8 consecutive years, and has a solid network of relationships with local partners, funders, and government agencies. It has a strong, talented 21-member board and an experienced and passionate staff. The organizational culture can be described as fast paced, hardworking, down-to-earth, mission driven, compassionate, and thankful towards clients, donors, partners and volunteers.