COVID-19: Food System Resources

Food Assistance, Volunteer Opportunities, and More

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Delivery, Pick-Up, and Online Ordering Options during COVID-19

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VIRTUAL CSA FAIR

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Cultivating a robust, sustainable, equitable local food system in Montgomery County, Maryland!

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About the Food Council

The Montgomery County Food Council is an independent nonprofit organization, formed and led by individual community members and representatives of local businesses, government, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions that broadly represent the food system both substantively and geographically.

We bring together a diverse representation of stakeholders to improve the environmental, economic, social, and nutritional health of Montgomery County, Maryland through the creation of a robust, sustainable, equitable local food system.

The backbone of our work is our four Working Groups: Food Recovery and Access, Food Economy, Food Education, and Environmental Impact.

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Food Recovery & Access

Food Economy

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Environmental Impact

Regional Events

March 30, COVID-19 Food Security Call

On Monday, March 30th from 1-2:30pm, the Food Council will host our second weekly call to provide updates on the efforts of our local food assistance provider community, as well as to share best practices, resources and community needs. These calls will be held each Monday from 1-2:30pm and will continue through May, at which time [...]

March 30 & 31, PLNT Burger Fundraiser

Join us in supporting the Food Council by ordering from PLNT Burger on March 30-31! Enjoy a delicious and healthy plant-based burger while supporting the Food Council’s efforts to cultivate a healthy, robust and sustainable local food system. Say “eat the change” when placing your order, and PLNT Burger will include a free (plant-based) ice [...]

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Brand New Montgomery County Food and Beverage Guide Has Arrived!

The 2019-2020 Montgomery County Food and Beverage Guide has arrived! This year’s Guide lists over 70 MoCo Made food and beverage producers and farmers, with products ranging from honey to craft beverages to artisanal meats and more. Copies of the Guide will be...

Find Food Assistance Providers Near You in the Montgomery County Food Assistance Resource Directory

**PLEASE NOTE**: Hours of operation for providers listed in the Food Assistance Resource Directory are subject to change, pending closures and staff availability during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please call ahead to verify opening hours. Click here to view and...

Buy MoCo Made Swag!

We are now selling MoCo Made tee-shirts, infant onesies, and pint glasses on eBay! Buy your t-shirt here, an infant onesie here, and pint glasses here! Our MoCo Made Initiative began in 2017 with the launch of the MoCo Made logo in our 2017 Food and Beverag...

Michelle Nelson, Montgomery Parks Food Literacy Working Group “We are building capacity around agriculture, food waste, nutrition, cooking, education, and much more. Having multiple experts in the room, allows for greater impact and more cross sectional work to be conducted.”

Kim Goddu, Bethesda Green Environmental Impact Working Group Member “The Environmental Impact Working Group has the chance to work on some the Counties most pressing food issues such as food waste and composting.”

Christie Balch, Crossroads Community Food Network Food Recovery and Access Working Group Member “We have a critical mission to increase healthy food access for those who need it most–an issue I am passionate about. FRAWG’s work is critical to the health of our residents.”

Susan Callahan, Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore at the Universities at Shady Grove Food Economy Working Group Member “We have the opportunity to focus on the chefs, farmers and food producers in our county. We want to convey to the county who those hard working people are and [...]

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