Celebrating 24 Million Reasons to Keep Going: MANNA’s Milestone and Our Role in Their Mission

On June 24, MANNA celebrated an extraordinary milestone: 24 million medically tailored meals served to individuals battling critical illness across Greater Philadelphia. This achievement is more than a number—it’s a testament to MANNA’s unwavering commitment to health, healing, and dignity.

At AmeriPak and Elmark Packaging, we are proud to stand behind MANNA, not only as a vendor but as a partner in their purpose-driven mission.

In 2020, MANNA transitioned to two AmeriPak TD30 tray sealers, which enabled them to shift to a more flexible, cost-effective packaging model. With these machines:

• They gained the freedom to source trays and film competitively, improving sustainability and reducing costs.
• The return on investment was realized in under 20 months, allowing more resources to go directly to meals and clients.
• With local service support just 25 miles away, their operations are backed by hands-on, responsive assistance.
• Elmark, our sister company, supplies labels and printers, helping MANNA maintain efficiency and clarity in their meal packaging process.

And our connection to MANNA extends beyond equipment. Members of our team have also volunteered onsite—prepping, plating, and sealing meals right alongside MANNA staff and other volunteers. It’s been an honor to experience firsthand the care and dedication that goes into every tray.

We were inspired to see MANNA’s CEO Sue Daugherty and PA State Representative Donna Bullock pack and deliver the 24 millionth meal—an event that symbolizes not just a milestone but a movement.

Since 1990, MANNA has expanded from a compassionate response to the HIV/AIDS crisis into a national model of evidence-based nutrition. Their work proves that food is medicine—and every sealed tray is a step toward healing.

To the volunteers, staff, and leadership at MANNA: congratulations. And thank you for letting us play a small part in your incredibly big impact.

Here’s to the next million meals—and the lives they’ll nourish.

𝗛𝗣𝗧 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮, 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗗, 𝗟𝗟𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲

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From AmeriPak – 𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 — 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺.

𝗨𝗻𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 — 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺.

That’s where AmeriPak Service Contracts come in.

Our proactive service plans are designed to keep your equipment running at peak performance—so your operation doesn’t crawl when it should be cruising.

What you can expect:
• 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 – Fast-tracked response when you need it most
• 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 – Regular tune-ups to avoid costly issues
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The result: fewer disruptions, better performance, and more control over your bottom line.

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