2025 Montgomery County Food Council Impact Report We are proud to announce our 2025 Impact Report. 2025 tested the resilience of our local food system in profound ways. As federal policy shifts, rising costs, and historic challenges unfolded, Montgomery County’s response was made possible by something we’ve built over a decade: a deep, trust-based network of partners committed to collective action. We launched our Food Resource Specialist program…
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Engage with your community and local food system at these upcoming events in June 2026! See our events page for a full list of Food Council and partner events. County Level Community Action Board Seeks 2 New Members June 3 | Deadline to Apply County Executive Elrich is now accepting applications to fill two vacancies in the low-income sector of the Community Action Board and one vacancy in…
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The Montgomery County Food Council is excited to share a new resource designed to help food assistance providers identify and source fresh produce from local, DMV-region farms and food businesses and/or DMV-based businesses owned/operated by individuals representing historically underserved communities. The resource includes vendor names, contact information, websites, and specialty produce options to make it easy to identify and connect with those vendors that best meet your needs….
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At the Montgomery County Food Council, we know that addressing the root cause of food insecurity requires a holistic approach to serving our neighbors in Montgomery County. We aim to serve as a community connector not just to meet immediate food needs, but also to help residents build nutrition and economic security. That’s why we’re reintroducing our SNAP Team under a new name: Food Resource Specialists. This name…
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The Montgomery County Food Council is excited to share that we have recently updated our online Food Assistance Resource Directory and Map. This tool serves as a guide to finding reliable food assistance resources from 90 organizations throughout Montgomery County. Residents and front-line staff can search in a variety of ways to find food assistance resources that best meet their individual needs: Location: each listing contains contact information…
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The Maryland Food System Resiliency Council (FSRC) holds a public bi-weekly meeting with the Communication & Coordination Committee to monitor and discuss food systems bills during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Session.
Jun 6
Our Food Resource Specialists will be tabling at Party in the Park. Join for a fun filled day of activities and health programs!
Jun 8
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.
Jun 23
The SNAP Work Group includes organizations that provide nutrition benefits enrollment assistance to residents, the Montgomery County Office of Eligibility and Support Services, and other groups that serve residents with low-income.
Jul 13
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.
Jul 27
Whether you're a foodie, a supporter of regional agriculture, or a local business looking to make an impact, this event is for you!
Sep 14
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.
