Desert Manna
Location
2410 Armory Rd, Barstow, CA 92311
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What reviewers say
Desert Manna receives mixed reviews on food quality, staff friendliness, and operational hours.
Themes summarized from customer reviews (sample of 8)
Is the food at Desert Manna often moldy or expired?
Several reviewers reported that much of the food was moldy, past expiration, or poorly stored, particularly noting moldy strawberries, soft tomatoes, and smashed or stale bread.
Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: low (single review)
How friendly and helpful is the staff at Desert Manna?
Multiple customers praised the staff as very friendly, always ready to help, and never turning anyone away, expressing gratitude for their assistance.
Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (recurring theme)
Are the operating hours of Desert Manna accurately reflected online?
At least two reviews mentioned discrepancies between posted online hours and actual hours, causing inconvenience for visitors who relied on the incorrect information.
Source: 2 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (explicit mention)
Did any reviewer experience a long wait or find the food bank closed when they visited?
Yes, one reviewer waited almost an hour only to be told there was no food available, and another found the location closed and fenced off with no prior notice, leading to wasted time and gas.
Source: 2 of 8 reviews • Confidence: low (conflicting experiences)
What sources contribute to the food supply at Desert Manna?
Reviews indicate that Desert Manna receives food from USDA, Feeding America, and local store donations including Walmart, General, and Panera, and is described as growing in capacity.
Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (specific mention)
Ratings
3.9
★★★★★3.973 reviews
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- Plus Code
- V2J9+2G Barstow, California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Google Place ID
- ChIJEY9NSTJjxIARpYjUTexgWPw
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