2025-26 School Pantry Interest Form

2025-26 School Pantry Interest Form

MANNA is surveying for interested school sites that would like to develop a School Pantry. School Pantries are intended to be placed inside schools, where together we can provide students with "grab & go" items (filling snacks, quick breakfasts, shelf-stable meals) for easy access during school days and evenings at home. Pantries are the best way to offer your students' choice and ensures a more dignified approach to tackling food insecurity. The food will be picked up from us or delivered to the 16 western-most counties of North Carolina and the Qualla Boundary.
If you are interested in starting a School Pantry, please complete this form. We will onboard throughout the school year until our capacity is reached.

If you are not interested, no further action is needed.
To search for local resources, check out our Food Finder webpage!
Are you a school site? Please only apply if the pantry will be set up inside a school.*

Yep, we're a school :)
Do you have a dedicated space to host a pantry? They can be set up almost anywhere: inside a common classroom, office, closet, lockable cabinet, etc.*

Yes, we have a good space for it.Not sure, would like some guidance.
How many students do you expect to serve per week?*
Best guess
What Equipment will you need from us at no cost?*

Shelving UnitCoolerFridge/Freezer (waitlist)Plastic BagsRolling CartSmall Snack CartSignage A-FrameFolding TableWe're ready - don't need a thing!Other
When will the pantry be open? We will be able to supply pantry foods over the summer, if the school allows student access or will be delivering to homes.*

School Year only, 36-40 weeksAll year, 40+ weeksOther
How frequently do you expect the pantry be open to students?*

Set hours, weeklySet hours, each week dayAt all times while school/site is openNot sure yet, would like adviceOther
Who might monitor and maintain the pantry during open hours? **National Background Check required for adults with regular interaction with youth.*

StaffVolunteersStudentsOther
Please help us prioritize your need for a MANNA School Pantry. We may use this information, along with county & area-specific data, to determine order of onboarding schools.*

High - we have little-to-no community support, please put us top of the list.Medium - we have some community support but could really use a school pantry.Low - we would like a school pantry if possible, but we have other support to lean on.Other
County/Area*
School/Site*
Try to think of a cool name for your School Pantry based on your mascot or local area :) This is just for fun & is not final.
EX: Wildcat's Closet, Eagle's Market, Wolf's Den
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Email
Please enter a valid email that you will have access to during the school year.
Position at School/Site*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number that you will have access to during the school year.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Should be Empty:

2025-26 School Pantry Interest Form

If you are interested in starting a School Pantry, please complete this form. We will onboard throughout the school year until our capacity is reached.