Master’s Manna

What Master’s Manna does

Master's Manna, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006 and headquartered at 428 South Cherry Street in Wallingford, Connecticut. The organization operates three coordinated social services for homeless, near-homeless, and low-to-moderate-income families and individuals facing food insecurity in the greater Wallingford/Meriden area: a food pantry (named the Pappas Family Food Pantry in honor of a former board leader), a family dining center providing prepared meals, and a clothing and shoe distribution program. In 2025, the food pantry recorded over 26,000 shopping visits and the organization serves more than 1,100 people per month.

The business model is donation-driven. Master's Manna accepts monetary contributions through its Squarespace-hosted website (one-time or recurring), by mail, and indirectly through an Amazon wish list, plus in-kind donations of non-perishable food, fresh produce, personal hygiene items, diapers, paper products, and clothing. All services are provided free of charge, and distribution occurs directly at the Wallingford facility through scheduled pantry shopping appointments and family meals. The organization utilizes minimal state and federal funding and operates with 1-10 paid staff supported by a large core of dedicated volunteers. No proprietary technology platform or app supports operations.

Governance is provided by a volunteer Board of Directors chaired by Jeanette Bronsord, with Nancy Stockman serving as Executive Director since November 2023. The organization has cultivated recurring community partnerships with Gouveia Vineyard and Caseus Provisions (event co-hosts), Liberty Bank (community funding recipient), Amazon (wish list channel), Wallingford Magazine, and the Sounds of Health Podcast. In 2026, the organization marked its 20th anniversary with a slate of programming including a 5K race, a Wine and Cheese Open House, a Giant Clothing Sale, and participation in Wallingford's America 250 parade.

Name

Master’s Manna

Legal name

Master's Manna, Inc.

Website

https://mastersmanna.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Master's Manna is a Wallingford, Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a food pantry, family dining center, and clothing distribution program serving food-insecure families in the greater Wallingford/Meriden area, relying on community donations and volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Social services nonprofit
• Clothing distribution
• Community meal programs
• Hunger relief services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallingford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations (Monetary): The organization accepts monetary donations via its website (one-time or recurring), by mail, and through an Amazon wish list. Donations are tax-deductible as it is a 501-c-3 corporation.
2. Food and Clothing Donations: The organization accepts donations of non-perishable food, fresh produce, personal care items, hygiene products, diapers, paper products, and clothing. These in-kind donations are redistributed to community members in need.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Master's Manna is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a food pantry (the Pappas Family Food Pantry), a family dining center serving prepared meals, and a clothing distribution program for homeless, near-homeless, and low-to-moderate-income families and residents facing food insecurity in the greater Wallingford/Meriden, CT area. All services are provided free of charge to eligible community members, funded primarily through community donations with minimal state/federal funding.

Product overview

Master's Manna is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides a coordinated set of social services to homeless, near homeless, low to moderate income families and residents facing food insecurity. The organization operates three core services: a Food Pantry (also referred to as the Pappas Family Food Pantry), a Family Dining Center, and a Clothing Distribution program. The Food Pantry, the flagship service, recorded over 26,000 shopping visits in 2025 and serves the greater Wallingford/Meriden area. The Family Dining Center provides prepared meals through a kitchen operated by volunteers, while the Clothing Distribution provides clothing and shoes to those in need. The organization relies primarily on donations and volunteers with minimal state/federal funding, and serves over 1,100 people per month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pappas Family Food Pantry: Named in honor of Bill Pappas, former Board Director Emeritus, and his family, all supporters in the effort to eliminate food insecurity.

Products and services

• Food Pantry (Pappas Family Food Pantry) A shopping-style food pantry at 428 South Cherry Street, Wallingford, CT that provides nutritious food to families and individuals facing food insecurity in the greater Wallingford/Meriden area. Clients schedule appointments and select items to preserve dignity; pre-packed grocery bags are also available. The pantry recorded over 26,000 shopping visits in 2025.
• Family Dining Center An on-site kitchen and dining facility that provides prepared meals to families and individuals in need, operated with volunteer staff support as part of Master's Manna's social-services mission.
• Clothing Distribution Distribution of clothing and shoes to homeless, near-homeless, and low-to-moderate-income families and individuals in the greater Wallingford/Meriden community; clothing and shoe donations are accepted at the 340 Quinnipiac Street bin in Wallingford.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 26,000 shopping visits to the pantry in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Gouveia VineyardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGouveia Vineyard collaborated with Master's Manna for a Wine and Cheese Open House event on March 12, 2026, as part of the organization's 20th anniversary celebrations.
• Caseus ProvisionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaseus Provisions collaborated with Master's Manna for a Wine and Cheese Open House event on March 12, 2026, as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaster's Manna maintains an Amazon Wish List through which donors can purchase and ship needed items directly to the organization. This provides a convenient giving channel for supporters.
• Sounds of Health PodcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExecutive Director Nancy Stockman and Board Member Linda Craig were featured on the Sounds of Health Podcast to raise awareness about Master's Manna and its mission.
• Wallingford MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaster's Manna was featured in an article in the Wallingford Magazine, providing local media exposure for the organization's 20th anniversary and mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of Hartford: Faith-based social services organization operating food pantries, clothing assistance, and family services across the Hartford region. Comparable as a multi-service nonprofit providing food and clothing assistance in Connecticut.
• Hands on Hartford: Hartford-based social services nonprofit operating a food pantry, community kitchen, and other assistance programs. Directly comparable as a Connecticut food pantry and community dining organization serving low-income populations.
• Hartford Food System: Connecticut-based food justice and food security nonprofit working to increase access to affordable, healthy food. Comparable as a CT food-security nonprofit with community-based programs and donor-funded operations.
• Connecticut Foodshare: Connecticut's largest regional food bank, distributing food through a statewide network of partner pantries including community-based organizations like Master's Manna. Directly comparable as a food-security nonprofit operating in the same geographic market.
• Mercy Center: Bridgeport-area Catholic nonprofit providing food, housing, and social services to those in need. Comparable as a Connecticut-based multi-service food assistance and social services nonprofit.
• St. Vincent de Paul Mission of Waterbury: Waterbury-area faith-based nonprofit providing food assistance, clothing, and other basic-needs services. Comparable as a Connecticut community food and clothing assistance organization serving low-income families.
• Dorothy Day Hospitality House: Danbury, CT-based nonprofit providing food, shelter, and hospitality services to people in need. Comparable as a community-based multi-service nonprofit offering food and supportive services in Connecticut.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Connecticut: Connecticut-wide nonprofit that funds and coordinates social services including food security and basic needs programs. Comparable as a community-focused social services funder in CT, though operating at a much broader scale.
• The Salvation Army Greater Hartford: National faith-based social services organization operating food pantries, clothing distribution, and family services across the Hartford region. Comparable as a multi-service charitable organization providing food and clothing assistance, but operates at broader national scale.

Regional players

• Malta House of Care: Greater Hartford-based nonprofit providing health and social services to uninsured and underserved populations. Comparable as a community-based social services nonprofit in Connecticut, though focused more on healthcare than food assistance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mastersmanna
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/masters-manna

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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