On September 16, 2023, Fralinger Engineering was recognized by Manna from Heaven and the NAACP Greater Vineland Branch #2115 at their annual Fall Brunch awards. The event was held at the Grove at Centerton and Fralinger Engineering received their Business Award. The firm was also recognized by the New Jersey Legislature and the Cumberland County Clerk’s Office for their support of both organizations.
Manna from Heaven was founded in 2007 by Angie Edwards and Martha Price after hearing of a family with school-aged children from Bridgeton who was without food. The mother-daughter team took it upon themselves to pull their resources and, along with several of Angie’s generous co-workers from South Woods Prison, were able to stock the needy family’s cupboards with nutritious fruits, vegetables, and meats just in time for Christmas.
Over the years, Manna from Heaven has provided meals to over 5,000 needy families throughout southern New Jersey, and as far away as North Carolina and Philadelphia. Every Easter, volunteers from Manna from Heaven host a dinner for the entire community where all are welcome, and each year during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, hundreds of food baskets are distributed to needy families throughout Cumberland County.