Collaboratives

 

Through our communities of practice, the Food Council creates spaces where community partners can connect around shared areas of focus. These Collaboratives are open to the public and bring a grassroots approach to facilitating discussion, resource communication, and best practice sharing to specific areas of our food system. These groups are also important opportunities to identify policy and program challenges and opportunities that will inform our advocacy initiatives. 

  • Resident & Community Gardening: Bringing together those who grow food at home or neighborhood sites as well as community partners who support access to gardening opportunities for County residents and groups semi-monthly.
  • Sustainability: Exploring and addressing the intersection of food and climate change and the impact of the food system on our natural resources in semi-monthly gatherings.
  • SNAP Benefits Outreach & Enrollment: Connecting people and organizations directly engaged in food assistance benefits outreach and enrollment work with residents in our community monthly. 
  • MoCo Made: The Food Council also coordinates networks for Montgomery County-based food and beverage businesses and food farmers.

Upcoming Events

Apr 22

MoCo Food Recovery Collaborative

Join the MoCo Food Recovery Collaborative on April 22 from 1:00–2:30 pm for a discussion on connections and communications in food recovery efforts across the DMV

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Apr 25

Montgomery County GreenFest

Join us at the largest environmental festival in Montgomery County, the Montgomery County GreenFest!

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Apr 28

Recipe to Reality™ Seminar

Learn the practical steps that help you decide whether—or how—to take your food idea to market.

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Apr 30

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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Apr 30

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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May 11

Food Security Community Call

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

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May 14

Food Justice Coalition

Join Food Council partners Manna Foods and Shepherd's Table for the Food Justice Coalition.

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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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