MANNA HOUSE
Food pantry open to anyone in our community who faces a food need
CURRENT HOURS OF OPERATION
Food bags will be available for “take out”
TUESDAY: 9 am – 11 am
THURSDAY: 9 am – 11 am and 5 pm – 6:30 pm
SATURDAY: 9 am – 11 am
Please drive to the Manna House entrance, and a volunteer will bring you a bag of food.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Fig Tree and Manna House hours for upcoming holidays:
THANKSGIVING – Closed Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 28. Resume regular hours on Saturday, November 29.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S DAY – Closed Wednesday, December 23 through Sunday, January 3. Resume regular hours on Monday, January 4.
HOW TO SHOP
Anyone may receive food from the pantry, free of charge. Come anytime during our hours of operation and bring a photo ID and soemthing with your social security number on it. Immigrant Visa or Matricula is accepted.
LOCATION
Manna House is located Cokesbury’s North Campus: 9919 Kingston Pike, at the back of the building. Click here for a Google Map.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Manna House will be closed any time Knox County Schools close for inclement weather. Check the Cokesbury Calendar or @cokesburytv on Twitter for inclement weather updates.
VOLUNTEER
Manna House is 100% run by volunteers! Individuals or families may volunteer in Manna House by serving in roles such as shopping assistant, stocking, and others. To volunteer, email Manna House volunteer coordinators, Glenn & Carmen Cross, at mannahouse@cokesbury.tv.
DONATE
We accept donations of the following food items:
- Low Sodium Soup
- Canned Fruits & Vegetables
- Whole Wheat Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (dry or canned)
- Saltine Crackers
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Canned Tuna or Chicken
- Peanut Butter
- Travel Size Toiletries
We also accept financial donations. You can designate your gift to Manna House and give in-person, by mail, or online here.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT MANNA HOUSE
You can also support Manna House by linking your Kroger Plus Card to Manna House through their Community Rewards Program. Visit https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/ and search for “Manna House” or account number TQ532 when you register. Then, each time you shop and scan your Kroger Plus card, Manna House will receive a donation from Kroger stores.
SMALL GROUPS
At Cokesbury, we believe that God designed us to be in community with him, with other Christians, and with the world. For us, Small Groups provide that community. When you commit to being a part of a Small Group, it won’t be long before you realize that life really is better together.
Small Groups invite us into deeper conversations and relationships with others who want to know and follow Jesus. Groups of up to 12 people gather weekly, currently using an online platform, outside the normal structure of weekend worship.
We form new Small Groups periodically throughout the year. Use the link below to register to receive an email when new Groups will launch.
REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING GROUPS
TEACHING GROUPS
Teaching groups are led by a facilitator. Groups gather to learn through Biblically-based study and class discussion. These groups meet during the week or on Sunday. All Teaching Groups are currently meeting virtually.
When you join a group via the registration links, you will receive a confirmation email that will give you all the details you need in order to participate. Contact Mary Lou Sokolow at mlsokolow@cokesbury.tv or 865-246-0438 if you need assistance.
FOR EVERYONE
Flourish: Practices for Spiritual Growth - Flourish is a new year-long Teaching Group designed to help us learn and flourish in our relationship with God. Each month, beginning in February, Charles Maynard will share a short video that introduces the practice that we will consider for the month. We will also have a monthly Zoom discussion group, and reading assignments. We will be referring to our bibles and to the book Celebration of Discipline – The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster.
This group will continue throughout 2021.
To be a part of this group, purchase the Foster book from your favorite bookseller and register here to receive the monthly videos and links for the Zoom group discussions. Discussion groups will be held on the last Tuesday of each month at noon and the last Wednesday of each month at 7:45 pm.
Monday Evenings at 6:30 pm The Gospel of Matthew facilitated by Mark Wilson.
My Marriage Matters - All relationships require communication and care, the relationship with our spouse, is no different, in fact it is one of the most important relationships we will ever have. Join this Email Group to receive weekly emails of creative date night ideas (even in the midst of a pandemic), tips for communication, and links to resources from relationship specialists.
FOR WOMEN
Subscribe to our Women's Ministry Updates for all the details or to join a specific group.
Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times by Bishop Michael Curry (known for officiating the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan) facilitated by Linda McLaughlin and Debbie Ailey Wednesday mornings starting January 13th from 10:30 - 11:30 via Zoom. Purchase the book at your favorite bookstore.
Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer, facilitated by Nancy Hamilton will begin January 11th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you. This study will help you to be strong in the Lord, helping you to develop a strategy to put the enemy back in his place and for you to suit up, stand firm, and secure victory in your life.
FOR MEN
Monday Mornings at 7 am Brent Ronald uses the Discussion Guide found on the Cokesbury App to discuss the weekend’s message. Viewing the weekend's message is not required.
Wednesday Evenings at 7 pm facilitated by Bob Goodson
Second Thursday of the Month at 8 am Monthly Men's Prayer Breakfast is meeting virtually via Zoom.
DIGITAL CONTENT
New for 2021!
My Marriage Matters - All relationships require communication and care, the relationship with our spouse, is no different, in fact it is one of the most important relationships we will ever have. Join this Email Group to receive weekly emails of creative date night ideas (even in the midst of a pandemic), tips for communication, and links to resources from relationship specialists.
Daily Bible Reading Plan – Start your day with a short reading from the Bible and an "apply it" question or topic to consider. Emails are delivered each morning and readings correspond with weekend sermons, when possible.
Digital Resources from previous Virtual Groups are available for group or personal use at any time. Available resources include Love Knoxville Neighboring Experience, Bible 101, Meeting Jesus, and Listening Through Lent. Find them here.
GROUP SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Serving together as a group makes an impact on our world, but it also draws you closer as a group. Shared experiences like serving are invaluable in group life. The documents below outline great ways to serve together and feature some of our community partners. You’ll find everything you need to get started right here.
CONTACT THE GROUPS TEAM
Have a question about our groups ministries? Want to get involved in one of the groups listed here? We'd love to hear from you!
Mary Lou Sokolow | Adult Ministries
Email Mary Lou
(865) 246-0438
Jill Stuckey| Next Steps
Email Jill
(865) 246-0435
CONTACT US
MAILING ADDRESS:
9919 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
Office Hours:
Our office is currently being staffed Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 3:30 pm. You are always welcome to contact us via email or phone.
Email Us
(865) 693-0353
