Honorees
In 2010, the Board of Directors of MANNA established the Nourish Awards to recognize the outstanding efforts of those who are improving health by nourishing the mind, body and spirit of our community. Continuing that tradition, MANNA is proud to annouce the 2011 Nourish Awards Honorees! |
 Dr. Marianna Chilton, Phd MPH Associate Professor, Drexel University Principal Investigator, Philadelphia GROW Project Director, Witness to Hunger |
As an acclaimed public health advocate and leader with a national reputation in her field, Dr. Chilton investigates the health impacts of hunger and food insecurity among children aged zero to three. She has testified before the US House of Representatives and the US Senate Agriculture Committess to inform policy decisions regarding child nutrition. Click here to read more about Dr. Chilton. |
State Representative, 203rd Legislative District |
Dwight Evans is one of the most well respected legislators serving in the Pennsylvania General Assembly today. Evans has earned a national reputation for his work to deliver quality food to underserved communities. He is the catalyst behind the Pennsylvania's Fresh Food Financing Initiative; through this program, public and private money i sused to expand or build grocery stores in urban and rural communities. He is also an avid supporter of The Food Trust, The Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, and The Reinvestment Fund. Click here to read more about Mr. Evans. |
Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine Drexel University College of Medicine Jeffrey M. Jacobson, MD Accepting the Award for The Partnership Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine Professor of Medicine, Microbiology, and Immunology Drexel University College of Medicine |
As the only HIV infectious disease clinic in the region with a full time nutritionist on staff, The Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice (Partnership) delivers primary and specialty HIV medical care provided by a team of physicians and nurse practitioners with extensive training in HIV medicine, primary care, and infectious diseases. Dr. Jacobson is honored to accept this award on behalf of the entire team of the Partnership, and would particularly like to acknowledge the dedicated work of the Parternship's nutritionist and certified diabetes educator, Margaret Cauterucci, R.D., for her tireless efforts in providing nutritional assessments, education, and resources to improve the health and nourishment of HIV-infected patients. Click here to read more about Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice.
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We hope you will join us
in celebrating these
three remarkable honorees...
