Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. Below you will find answers to the most common questions we receive about our programs. If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, don't hesitate to contact us, we would be happy to answer them for you.
General
Who We Are?
Founded in 1999, MannaRelief is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization providing advanced nutrition to malnourished children and orphans around the world. Our mission is to bless orphans and children with the love of God through nutritional support designed to improve the quality of life and health.
What programs does MannaRelief offer?
Which countries has MannaRelief impacted so far?
MannaRelief has provided nutritional support to children in Albania, Antigua/West Indies, Australia, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cote D’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, The Gambia, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Giving: All you need to know about your donation.
To donate by check:Send checks (we don’t advise cash) to MannaRelief at MannaRelief, P.O. Box 540669, Grand Prairie, TX 75054
To donate by phone:Call our office at (817) 557-8700. We’re open Monday through Friday between 8:30am – 5:00pm C.S.T.
Online: Donating online is our easiest option. You may donate using any major credit card. All donations made on the MannaRelief website will be converted to USD. Check out all the ways to give here on our main donate page.
International donations: International donations are accepted, but only donations from within the U.S. are tax-deductible.
USD money orders:Collect donations in your currency, then mail a USD money order to MannaRelief at: MannaRelief, P.O. Box 540669, Grand Prairie, TX 75054. Money orders should be made payable to MannaRelief.
Foreign checks:At this time, we do not accept foreign checks.
Tax-deductibility:MannaRelief is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, and therefore, all donations are tax-deductible in the United States as allowed by law. All donors, online and offline, receive a tax receipt. One-time online donations are issued a tax receipt immediately by email. Please consult your tax preparer if sponsoring an immediate family member. The value of goods received should be deducted from the value of your donation to determine eligibility in accordance with IRS regulations. Donations made by mail, at an event, product donations, and all monthly giving will receive tax statements between January 1-31 of each year. Our 501(c)(3) status may not be provided to any sponsors or donors on our behalf without our written consent.
Monthly donations/sponsorships: To modify or cancel your recurring donation at any time, call 817-557-8700 and we will be happy to assist you with your request.
All donations made to MannaRelief are non-refundable.
Upon receipt of funds that are not designated for a specific child in the Hope program or an organization in the Blessing program, MannaRelief reserves the right to use those funds wherever necessary. If a child in the Hope program or organization in the Blessing program is inactive for a period greater than twelve months, MannaRelief reserves the right to use the funding wherever necessary.
For all other giving inquiries, please contact us at 817-557-8700 or info@mannarelief.org.
Are international donations tax-deductible?
International donations are accepted but, only donations from within the U.S. are tax-deductible.
I know an orphanage/organization that could benefit from improved nutrition. What can I do?
If you know of an orphanage or organization that can benefit from improved nutrition, please refer them to our Blessing resources page. There you will find the application process and the resources needed to get them enrolled in the Blessing program.
About malnutrition: The problems and the solutions.
What is malnutrition?
Malnutrition is caused by an improper or insufficient diet. It is most often referred to as under-nutrition resulting from inadequate consumption, poor absorption, or excessive loss of nutrients. Malnutrition greatly weakens the body’s immune system, which can lead to extreme consequences. Orphans are particulary vulnerable to the devastating effects of malnutrition.
What causes a child to become malnourished?
Children become malnourished when they don’t receive the adequate nutrients their bodies need to maintain health.
Why aren’t most relief foods correcting the problem?
Current food programs are mainly cereal-based and lack many of the nutrients young children need. According to the international relief organization, Doctors Without Borders, food is not enough. In fact, these fortified, blended flours no longer meet the minimum nutritional criteria for young children set by experts at the World Health Organization. In other words, filling a child’s stomach not only fails to correct the problem, but it serves as only a temporary fix to a much bigger problem.
What are some ways to help fight malnutrition?
How can I subscribe/unsubscribe from the MannaRelief newsletter?
You can subscribe to our newsletter here. To unsubscribe, click here.
Can I see past email campaigns from the MannaRelief newsletter?
You can view past email campaigns from the MannaRelief newsletter here.
The Blessing Program
What is the Blessing program?
For-profit companies including Alovea, the social business created by MannaRelief, make monthly donations that enable MannaRelief to provide a sustainable supply of our life-saving immune support to the world's most vulnerable children.
What kind of nutritional support is available?
The Blessing program provides products formulated using whole food technology solutions.
How are products delivered?
Currently, international shipping may be available depending on the size of the orphanage/organization or the number of children represented by the orphanages/organizations within a country. If shipping is unavailable, nutritional support can be sent to a stateside contact to be carried over to the country of the orphanage/organization. Additional shipping methods are continually being researched.
The Hope Program
What is the Hope program?
The Hope program provides an integrative nutritional support program for at-risk children from birth through 18 years in North America and around the world. These children receive an extensive supply of nutritional supplements designed to help support their immune systems to provide the best quality of life results. To date, more than 9,000 children have participated in the Hope program.
Does my child qualify?
Any child from birth to 18 years of age in North America that is in need of an integrative nutritional and immune system support program can qualify for the Hope program. You may apply online, download an application, or call 817-557-8700. Once your application has been submitted, a Hope representative will review your application and contact you shortly.
What kind of nutritional support is available?
After successfully enrolling in the Hope program, a recommendation will be assigned with products based on whole food technology solutions. During the six-month program, each child receives three shipments, one shipment every two months, which includes a sixty-day supply of nutritional support.
Can I sponsor my own child?
Absolutely! Anyone can contribute to your child’s nutritional needs.
How are products delivered?
MannaRelief only ships to U.S. and Canadian contacts and addresses. If the recipient lives in a country other than the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa, someone within the US or Canada must be responsible for receiving the product from MannaRelief and then shipping the product to the child and their country of residence.
In the U.S., shipments are made via UPS and USPS. In Canada, shipments are made via Canada Post or Purolator. ?All products are shipped directly to the child’s address and may only be consumed by the child enrolled in the Hope program.
Will the products affect medications my child is prescribed?
Miscellaneous
How can I subscribe/unsubscribe from the MannaRelief newsletter?
You can subscribe to our newsletter here. To unsubscribe, click here.
Can I see past email campaigns from the MannaRelief newsletter?
You can view past email campaigns from the MannaRelief newsletter here.