We are thrilled to announce the 2023 Montgomery County Food Council Highlights! This snapshot and summary of our accomplishments and grants in 2023 is now available for our community, stakeholders, and partners to explore. While this isn’t a comprehensive report, it’s designed to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible work being done within our local food system. From innovative projects to impactful grants, these highlights offer…
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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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Last spring, eight food assistance providers offered new or expanded food resources at 33 Montgomery County Public School sites. This was made possible through funding from the Office of Food Systems Resilience, allocated via a special appropriation by the County Council, under the FY24 School-Based Food Assistance Grant Program. These programs play a crucial role in ensuring that students and their families have access to nutritious meals outside…
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