Public Food Assistance Benefits Plummet as Food Prices Rise
Updated at 12:25 p.m. with comments from Manna Food Center Mary Simons of Rockville has known homelessness and hunger during her 69 years. But for the past six years, she… Read More
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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
Food and Beverage Expo in Silver Spring Offers Local Samplings
The Montgomery County Food Council is hosting the “MoCo Made Food and Beverage Expo” at the Silver Spring Civic Building on Thursday. The event will run from 11 a.m. to… Read More
Learn How to Grow and Share Your Own Climate Victory Garden
Need help and inspiration before starting your own climate victory garden? Montgomery County Food Council, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery Parks are conducting a free symposium about… Read More
‘From Darkness Came Hope’: County Celebrates Food Security Appreciation Week
During this week’s Montgomery County Food Security Appreciation, the volunteers who purchased, packaged, cooked, delivered and distributed food to the needy were thanked for both their hard work and their… Read More
Programa ‘Feed the Fridge’ en Clínica Mary’s Center de Silver Spring Busca Erradicar el Hambre
Un refrigerador lleno de comidas saludables con calidad de restaurante ahora está disponible en la Clínica Mary’s Center de University Boulevard, en Silver Spring. Este programa piloto surgió a través… Read More
Feed the Fridge Program in Silver Spring Strives to Eradicate Hunger
A refrigerator filled with healthy, restaurant-quality meals is now available at Mary’s Center on University Boulevard in Silver Spring. This pilot program arose through a seed investment from Food for Montgomery,… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 25, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Feb. 25 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Montgomery County clinic appointments are currently for Groups 1A and Group 1B, Tier… Read More
Studio 501c3: Montgomery County Food Council
The Montgomery County Food Council is a connection point around food system issues in the county. Studio 501c3 host Kim Jones speaks with Executive Director Heather Brushkin about what that… Read More
Local Organizations Answer Call for Greater Food Assistance Need Amid Pandemic
2020 has been a year like no other. The pandemic has created an even greater need than usual for food assistance. Fortunately for those in need, a variety of food… Read More
County Providing Several Thanksgiving Food Distribution Events
Thanksgiving is days away, and there are many food resources available in Montgomery County for residents in need. Here’s a list of some local food distribution events happening for the… Read More
County Gives $1.2 Million in Food Access Grants to Community Organizations
Montgomery County has awarded $1.2 million food access grants to 38 community organizations that provide vulnerable residents with access to food assistance during the COVID-19 crisis. The organizations receiving grants… Read More