2023 MoCo Made Holiday Guide

This Holiday season we encourage you to shop local for all your Holiday needs. You can visit our online Food & Beverage Guide filled with 70+ locally made products and purchase a wide array of products, from meat, to candied nuts, bakery treats, sauces, hand-roasted coffee, dairy items, wine, beer, spirits and so much more. By shopping locally you help reduce the environmental impact associated with long-distance transportation of goods, sustain and create employment opportunities for local residents, encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, further contributing to the local economy. 

 

The Montgomery County Food Council is partnering with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to challenge County residents to reduce waste during the holiday season by thinking differently about how to shop for and give gifts. The amount of household waste in the U.S. increases an average of 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day (EPA).

Wrapping paper, decorations, packaging, and leftover food (and sometimes even the gifts we buy), often don’t last long and end up in the waste stream. To learn more about the DEP’s Gift Outside the Box campaign click here

Check out some special offers below from our network of MoCo Made businesses. Happy Holiday shopping, thank you for supporting your local community. 

If you are a Montgomery County based food and beverage business interested in joining the MoCo Made program, click here! Please email ester@mocofoodcoucnil.org with any questions.

 

 

Metro Microgreens

Rise Artisan Sourdough

Brown Cow Creamery at Savage Acres Farm

Landmade Brewing

Little Bites Catering

The Chocolatiers Palette

Bell’s Reines

Bee-America

Published on: Nov 20, 2023

Upcoming Events

May 26

SNAP Work Group

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.

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May 27

Spring Job Fair- Interagency Commission on Homelessness

Join ICH for aJob Fair specifically designed for individuals at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness and those who are served by PSH and RRH programs.

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May 31

Olney Farmers Market

Come Visit the Montgomery County Food Council as we table at the Olney Farmers Market on May 31

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Jun 4

Maryland Food System Resiliency Council Meeting

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.

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Jun 6

Party in the Park

Our Food Resource Specialists will be tabling at Party in the Park. Join for a fun filled day of activities and health programs!

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Jun 8

June Food Security Community Call

The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.

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Jul 13

July Food Security Community Call

The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.

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Jul 27

2026 Buy Local Celebration

Whether you're a foodie, a supporter of regional agriculture, or a local business looking to make an impact, this event is for you!

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Sep 14

September Food Security Community Call

The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.

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