We are excited to share that our 2025 Manna from Heaven Initiative will kickoff on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 8:00AM EST. Manna from Heaven provides $50 grocery store gift cards for autistic persons in need of food. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Publix for donating four gift cards to the initiative this year!
Who Can Apply for Manna from Heaven?
- Autistic persons living in the continental United States.
- Parents or guardians of an autistic person that lives in their home.
When Can I Apply?
- Monday, October 27, 2025 at 8:00AM EST.
- We will delete applications received before October 27, 2025 at 8:00AM EST.
How Do I Apply?
- Applicants will apply using a secure form on our website.
- A link to the secure form will be available closer to October 27th to avoid an influx of early applications.
- Tell us your name, gift card recipient’s name, address, email address, and phone number.
- You must provide proof of an autism diagnosis. This can be an IEP or medical record from your healthcare provider.
- Choose where you would like to receive your gift card. This year, the options are Albertsons Companies, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Publix, and Tops Friendly Markets.
- Read carefully through the terms and conditions.
- Submit your application.
How Do We Choose Recipients?
- We will select the first 54 completed applications. We will not hold a space for applications without proper documentation.
- Applicants chosen to receive a gift card will be notified via email within one week after applying.
- Recipients must reside in the continental United States of America.
Anything Else I Should Know About Manna from Heaven?
- Recipients will receive their gift card via email from the grocery store of their choice. . Please make sure your email and mailing address is correct. We will not resend gift cards for incorrect addresses or email addresses.
- Four gift cards for Publix will be mailed to recipients.
- Gift card recipients will be added to our email list so that they can stay on top of all our upcoming events and updates. Recipients can opt-out at any time.
- Your personal information is used for verification purposes only. We will not sell, rent or share your information with others.
- Do not apply if you do not have a financial need. It will hinder another autistic person who is truly in need.
- Gift card recipients will be contacted via email to share their experience with the program. This helps us learn how we can improve and better serve you. Your responses also help us as we seek donors and grant funds to continue this initiative for autistic persons in need.
- Send any questions to: manna@autismfaithnetwork.com.
Thanks again to Publix for their donation! Please help us spread the word about our 2025 Manna From Heaven initiative with others!