Holiday Food Distribution in Corona: Manna House Christmas & Thanksgiving

The holidays should be a time of celebration, not stress about feeding your family. Manna House at Inland Vineyard Church ensures no Corona family goes without during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and every Saturday of the year.

Year-Round Help, Holiday Spirit

While many food assistance programs ramp up during the holidays, Manna House has been serving families every Saturday since 1995. The holiday season simply amplifies their ongoing commitment to the community.

During Thanksgiving and Christmas, Manna House typically provides:

• Traditional holiday items: Turkeys, hams, and holiday fixings when available
• Complete meal supplies: Everything needed for a festive family meal
• Produce: Vegetables and fruits for holiday dishes (when available)
• Year-round staples: Pantry items to keep families fed beyond the holidays

Why Holidays Matter

Food insecurity doesn't take a holiday. In fact, the pressure to provide special meals can make the holiday season especially stressful for families already struggling. Manna House helps alleviate that burden so parents can focus on what matters: being together.

"Last Thanksgiving, I didn't know how I was going to give my kids a holiday dinner. Manna House gave us everything we needed—turkey, sides, everything. My kids didn't know we were struggling. That's a gift I can't repay."

Holiday Distribution Details

Planning for the Holidays

If you need holiday food assistance, here are some tips:

1. Come early: Holiday distributions may have longer lines
2. Check the schedule: Confirm Manna House is open the weekend before the holiday
3. Bring bags: Helpful but not required
4. Plan ahead: Visit a week or two before the holiday to stock up

How You Can Help

Want to make the holidays brighter for families in need? Here's how you can support Manna House:

Donate Holiday Foods

• Turkeys and hams (frozen)
• Canned vegetables (green beans, corn, cranberry sauce)
• Stuffing mix
• Mashed potato supplies
• Pie ingredients or ready-made pies
• Rolls and bread

Financial Donations

Cash donations allow Manna House to purchase exactly what's needed, including fresh turkeys and produce.

Volunteer

Extra hands are especially welcome during holiday distributions. Contact the church to sign up for holiday volunteer shifts.

Host a Food Drive

Organize a collection at your workplace, school, or neighborhood. Manna House welcomes bulk donations.

The True Spirit of the Season

The holidays are about gratitude, generosity, and togetherness. Manna House embodies these values by ensuring that every family can gather around a table with food—regardless of their circumstances.

As Lead Pastor Travis Twyman says, "There is an irony of being filled when you give yourself away." Whether you're giving or receiving this holiday season, Manna House invites you to experience that fullness.

No family should face the holidays hungry. Whether you need help or want to give it, Manna House welcomes you.