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

Sep 12

Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)

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Oct 15

October Food Security Community Call

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Oct 17

Increased Local Food Procurement Working Group

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Oct 19

Community Food Forest Collective Work party: Takoma Park Elementary School

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Oct 23

October Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Oct 25

MoCo Microhub cold storage unit – ribbon cutting

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Nov 5

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, along with the County’s regional services offices and community partners, will host 11 Community Conversations throughout September and October to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operating Budget.

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Nov 14

Save the Date the Upcoming MoCo Made Mixer!

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