The Food Education Working Group’s (formerly the Food Literacy Working Group) mission is to improve the eating habits of those who live, work, or play in Montgomery County.
Food Literacy AssessmentThe Food Literacy Assessment includes data on the resources offered by more than 100 community stakeholders, including, but not limited to, food assistance providers, hospital wellness representatives, faith-based organizations, garden education providers, culinary and nutrition educators.
The FEdWG’s goal is for this assessment to be used to identify food literacy gaps, better allocate resources, strengthen collaboration and resource sharing among providers, and advocate for an increase in and improvement of food education programs in the County.
In December 2019, the Food Council hosted “The Future of Food Education in Montgomery County,” to convene more than 70 food system stakeholders, food educators, and County policymakers to discuss the food literacy needs in our community. Recommendations that resulted from the discussion included:
Oct 4
The first Tuesday of the month from 9:30AM-11AM via Zoom.
Oct 6
Second Monday of each month, 1:00 to 2:30pm. Please register in advance.
Oct 11
Join the Chesapeake Foodshed Feast in Washington, DC on Tuesday, October 11th.
oct 16-22
We’re excited to co-host this year’s DMV Food Recovery Week alongside Manna Food Center, Community Food Rescue, PG County Food Equity Council, and DC Food Recovery!
Oct 18
Third Tuesday of each month, 10-11:30am via Zoom.
Oct 22
Saturday, October 22, 8:30-11:00 a.m. Linden Farm, 20900 Martinsburg Rd, Dickerson. Open to everyone
Oct 26
Last Wednesday of the month from 1:30PM - 3PM
nov 16-17
REGISTRATION FREE until September 2!
