Officials React to Rising Level of Food Insecurity
As the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) annual report on food insecurity revealed last week, the problem is getting worse in the metro region and in Montgomery County. This is… Read More
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Hunger Report: Food Insecurity In County Increasing
34% of Montgomery County households were food insecure before May 2023 and May 2024, according to the Capital Area Food Bank, which issued its Hunger Report Thursday. In the previous… Read More
After 11 Years, Manna CEO DeCarlo Announces Departure
Jackie DeCarlo, who has led Manna Food Center for 11 years, announced Tuesday she will step down at the end of the year. As CEO of Manna, DeCarlo has been… Read More
Andrés Partners with GW University for Global Food Institute
Bethesda’s world-renowned chef and humanitarian, Jose Andrés, has partnered with The George Washington University to launch the Global Food Institute. The institute will center on policy, innovation and humanity, according… Read More
Bruskin Appointed to Head New County Office of Food Systems Resilience
Heather Bruskin, former director of the Montgomery County Food Council, was appointed to head the county’s first Office of Food Systems Resilience. That office will coordinate the county’s efforts to… Read More
County Childhood Hunger Survey Deadline is Sept. 11
Montgomery County launched a childhood hunger survey to collect information from residents so it can work on strategies to end hunger among its young residents. “This survey will gather data… Read More
Reps. Raskin, McGovern Seek Ways to Provide Nutritious Food to All
“Food is a right for everybody,” declared U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8) as he toured two Montgomery County organizations working to bring healthy, nutritious food to the needy and then… Read More
Bethesda Food Distribution Scheduled for Fridays Through October
A group of nonprofits, businesses and churches are distributing food every Friday from now through October in Bethesda. Anyone in need may participate at the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Rescue Squad which… Read More
Manna Food Center Addresses Hunger With New Location in Silver Spring
Manna Food Center will be opening another pantry at 12301 Old Columbia Pike in Silver Spring. The new Manna Food [East County] Center will offer several important breakthroughs like a… Read More