Not everyone is looking forward to a warm family Christmas. Some just want to be warm. In Parksville, Manna is helping 8-12 people every...

The Manna Van is preparing to serve the needy and vulnerable in Oceanside thanks to a local school’s invitation to offer groceries to...

The stories provided below are from real people that Manna has had the opportunity to know and befriend this past year or for the past...

Manna’s heartbeat has always been: “providing hope and help to the most vulnerable in our community.” For many years we’ve been offering...

Beth and George should be retiring this year – but they can’t. A work accident rendered George’s back useless for continued labour jobs....

Poverty has a cost. The cost of poverty is witnessed physically, mentally, spiritually, materially, relationally, and environmentally....

The City Council of Parksville has had a checkered relationship with Orca Place at 222 Corfield. Since its inception, I’ve been invited...

The following links are to newspaper articles featuring the homeless of Oceanside.
(Articles that also include recognition for Manna’s...