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

feb 2-april 6

Beginning Farmer Training Course

10-week course, meeting every Thursday evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm from February 2 through April 6, 2023.

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Mar 28-29

Montgomery County Energy Summit

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Mar 29

Montgomery County Food Council Happy Hour

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April 10 - 15

Food Waste Prevention Week

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Apr 11

Food Waste Prevention Week: Food Safety Training (consumer perspective)

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Apr 20

Increased Local Food Procurement Policy Priority Working Group, 10 -11:30am

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Apr 26

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Apr 26

Equitable Land Access Equitable Land Access April Site Visit at CHEER Garden

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Apr 27

Gardening Subcommittee

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May 2

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

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May 8

Food Security Community Call

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May 15

Recovered Food Safety Training (Provider perspective)

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May 24

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Jun 12

Food Security Community Call

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Jun 15

Increased Local Food Procurement Policy Priority Working Group

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Jun 22

Gardening Subcommittee

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Jun 28

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Jul 10

Food Security Community Call

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Jul 11

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

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Jul 26

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Aug 14

Food Security Community Call

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Aug 17

Increased Local Food Procurement

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Aug 23

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Aug 24

Gardening Subcommittee Meeting

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Sep 5

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

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Sep 11

Food Security Community Call

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Sep 27

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Oct 10

Food Security Community Call

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Oct 19

Increased Local Food Procurement

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Oct 25

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Oct 26

Gardening Subcommittee

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Nov 13

Food Security Community Call

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Nov 22

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Dec 11

Food Security Community Call

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