Frequently asked
questions

There is no income requirement. We ask you to complete a brief registration and present a photo ID. If you have questions about registration, call (931) 933-0970 before your visit.

Registered households may receive one grocery cart each month. See the service times above to plan your visit.

1. Enter through the side door on Oak Street to register or check in.
2. Receive your grocery cart ticket. Registration is first come, first served, beginning at 10 a.m.
3. Return to your vehicle and drive to the front of the building, where volunteers load your groceries.

These arrival instructions are for the Clarksville location.

Services include clothing, diapers, showers and hygiene supplies, health clinics, and casework and referrals. Availability and requirements vary by service.

Learn about Manna Clothing, or ask our team about other care.

Mobile Pantries are scheduled events. Visit the Mobile Pantry service page for available dates, locations, and event details.

Manna Cafe does not operate a permanent shelter. Contact our team for information about seasonal emergency services and referrals.

Manna CATERS is a 12-week culinary internship that combines kitchen experience, food safety training, and support with finding work. Eligible participants may receive a stipend. Participation and funding arrangements vary.

Visit the CATERS program page for eligibility and training details, or email info@mannacafeministries.com to ask about applying.

Help pack groceries, serve meals, assist with administrative work, or support community events and projects behind the scenes. Visit our Volunteer page to view opportunities and register through POINT.

Please sign up before arriving so the team can prepare for your visit.

Yes. Email volunteer@mannacafeministries.com with your group size, ages, preferred dates, and interests. Our team can help plan a suitable opportunity.

Some opportunities welcome children with a parent or guardian. Age and supervision requirements depend on the role. Review the opportunity description and confirm arrangements with our volunteer team before signing up.

Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing suited to the work you selected. Read the Volunteer page and your opportunity’s instructions for dress requirements and anything else to bring.

Yes. Give once to meet needs today, or give monthly to help keep services dependable throughout the year. Both are welcome.

Visit our Donate page to choose your gift amount and frequency. You can also ask your employer about matching gifts.

Visit our Donate page for available giving options. For questions about directing a gift to Stewart County or Manna Market, email info@mannacafeministries.com.

We welcome inquiries about food drives, donated goods, equipment, and professional services. Please contact our Community Development Coordinator first to confirm current needs and delivery arrangements.

You can sponsor a Mobile Pantry, ask about event sponsorship, or explore other ways to contribute with our Community Development Coordinator.

To invite Manna to apply for a grant, contact our Development Team.

Please make your check payable to Manna Cafe Ministries and mail it to:

Manna Cafe Ministries
1960-J Madison St. #312
Clarksville, TN 37043

This is our mailing address, rather than a service location.

Visit our Financials page for available reports. Manna Cafe Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 27-1699146.

Visit About Manna for our mission and the story of how the ministry began.

No. Manna Cafe is a Christian ministry, and food assistance does not require church membership or participation in religious activities.