As a non-profit organization, the Food Council depends on the support of community members and organizations to achieve our mission. To contribute to our efforts to increase access to healthy food in our communities, support the reduction of food waste, and build a local, more sustainable food system, please make a tax-deductible donation here:

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Checks made payable to the Montgomery County Food Council can be mailed to:

Montgomery County Food Council
P.O. Box 34412
Bethesda MD 20827

Just $50…

Facilitates a listening session with underserved residents to better understand the challenges they face in accessing healthy food
Supports our development of state and local policy positions on issues related to food security, composting initiatives, our local food and beverage sector, etc.

Just $100…

Supports screenings for food insecurity and making referrals to food assistance
Funds a collaboration with a local farm to glean and donate fresh produce

Just $250…

Goes towards creating resources to highlight local farms and food and beverage products

Upcoming Events

Apr 25

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

Join us on Thursday, April 25th, 11am-12pm, for a meeting of the Equitable Land Access Working Group. We will be discussing the potential of farm incubator and community programming in the County, where beginning farmers are given the land, tools, and support they need to flourish. Additionally, we will learn about farmland preservation efforts in the County, and learn about USDA's recent initiatives and opportunities to promote local and regional food systems. We plan to have a lively discussion to learn more, and to connect to and fuel the momentum of these exciting efforts.

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Apr 27

Montgomery County Green Fest

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Apr 30

Local Food Procurement Working Group

Join our local food procurement working group on April 30th at 11am-12:30pm. During this meeting we will hear from local retailers, Troy Sexton, Category Manager at Common Market and Mike Leveille, Fresh Category Manager at Common Market as they share industry insider knowledge on what retailers are looking for in a product when stocking shelves. You do not want to miss this! We will also go over sell sheet examples and share a template for local businesses to make their own. We hope to see you there!

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