Feed the Fridge Program Launches Second Location
A second Feed the Fridge location launched Monday at the Takoma Park Community Center. The Feed the Fridge program aims to decrease food insecurity by providing free meals from high… Read More
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Manna CEO Credits ‘All the Women Who Shaped Me’ on International Women’s Day
Jackie DeCarlo is proud that throughout her almost eight years as Manna’s CEO, “We never had to turn anyone away.” That is saying a lot, because during this past year,… Read More
Feed the Fridge Program Launches in Takoma Park
Medium Rare Restaurant owner Mark Bucher will launch the Feed the Fridge program in Takoma Park starting Monday. The program aims to decrease food insecurity in the Takoma Park area… Read More
County Residents Can Now Request Food Assistance Online
Montgomery County residents in need of food assistance resources can now do so online. On Tuesday, the county government launched a Montgomery County Food Assistance online form, which is available in… Read More
Food Insecurity Remains Growing Problem in Montgomery County
Nourish Now recently opened its 17th food distribution site in Bethesda, one of the wealthiest cities in America. The distribution site, which is open Friday afternoons from 1 to 3… Read More
County Awards $1.1 Million to Non-Profit Food Providers
Montgomery County awarded $1,126,100 to 28 local food assistance providers to expand their work into hard-to-reach communities during the global pandemic. These grants are designed to support community nonprofit purchases… Read More
Leaders Say Donations Are Essential for Montgomery County Food Security Fund
On Saturday, Councilmember Will Jawando announced in Silver Spring the launch of the Montgomery County Food Security Fund. The fund is a partnership between the county and the Greater Washington Community… Read More
Islamic Center of Maryland Hosting Drive Thru Food Distribution Saturday
The Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM) is hosting a drive-thru food distribution on Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m. for those members of the community in need. Despite the start… Read More
Montgomery County Council Funds Food, Youth Programs
The Montgomery County Council continues to allocate funds to help those affected by the global pandemic. On June 23, council members set aside $10.3 million for food insecurity and $565,706… Read More
Catholic Charities to Hold Free Food Distribution in Gaithersburg Friday
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is holding their next free food distribution in Gaithersburg on June 12. The giveaway will take place at around 11 a.m. outside the… Read More
County Now Accepting Emergency Food Access Grant Program Applications
Montgomery County is now accepting applications for the Covid-19 Emergency Food Access Grant program until noon on Friday, May 8. The funding for the program will be used to provide… Read More
Free Grab n’ Go Groceries to be Distributed Saturday for Families in Need
Kingdom Fellowship Church has partnered with Councilmember Will Jawando to distribute 500 Grab ‘n Go boxes of free groceries on Saturday, May 2 at 11 a.m to families in need. … Read More