209 Manna Ministries
  A Food Pantry for all Virginia Tech Students.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is the pantry located inside the Wesley building?
A: 209 Manna Ministries is on the top floor of the building. Signs for 209 Manna Ministries will be visible from the building's entrance.

Q: Is the pantry handicap accessible?
A: The pantry itself is not handicap accessible at the present time. However, 209 Manna Ministries will do its best to meet the needs of its customers, even if that means shopping for a customer who is unable to reach the pantry.

Q: Who can apply to shop at 209 Manna Ministries?
A: Any Virginia Tech student may apply to become a customer at 209 Manna Ministries, and any students with dependent family members may apply to shop for their families as well.

Q: How do I apply to shop at the pantry?
A: Come to the pantry during open hours to fill out our quick survey.

Q: How much does it cost to shop at 209 Manna Ministries?
A: Being a customer is free! Everything at the pantry is volunteer run and donation based, so customers are able to shop without worrying about the cost of goods.

Q: How many items can I take from the pantry each week?
A: Each item in the pantry costs a certain number of points (1-6 points). Each week you are allotted 50 points.

Q: How can I volunteer or donate items for the pantry?
A: Please contact us about volunteering or donating items.

Q: Since 209 Manna Ministries is located inside the building for the United Methodist campus ministry, do applicants need to be affiliated with the church in any way?
A: No! The pantry will welcome anyone and will not discriminate against anyone due to age, gender, sexuality, faith, race, favorite food, field of study, taste in music, etc.
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