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 22
The City of Takoma Park is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for services to reduce food insecurity for disadvantaged or underserved populations of individuals and families residing in the City of Takoma Park.
Oct 24
The American Muslim Senior Society is holding a series of Town Hall Discussions to examine and address the impact of COVID-19.
Oct 25
Every other Monday, 1:00 to 2:00pm. Please register in advance.
Oct 26
4th Tuesday of each month, 9:30-11am via Zoom.
Oct 26
Measuring food insecurity is critical for developing food assistance programs; evaluating nutrition, health, and development initiatives; and informing food policy across sectors.
Oct 26th, Nov 23rd
The Food Education Working Group (FEdWG) would like to cordially invite you to our Gardening Grant showcase that we will be taking place over the course of four (4) FEdWG meetings in 2021.
Oct 26
Enjoy local beers from Silver Branch and sample products from Montgomery county businesses while mingling with local Community members!
Oct 28
This two-part series aims to equip nonprofit and community partners with actionable strategies to engage elected officials on key food policy issues at the municipal, county, and state levels.
Nov 1, 4, 10, 19
The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) invites the community to attend a four-part virtual listening series on the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan.
Nov 2
The first Tuesday of the month from 9:30AM-11AM via Zoom.
Nov 3
Webinar hosted by No Kid Hungry and
Nov 3-4
The Alliance to End Hunger presents the 2021 Hunger Free Communities Virtual Summit!
Nov 4
Join us for a virtual training: Fresh Produce 101
Thursday, November 4th from 11:00am - 12:00pm.
Nov 17
Third Wednesday of each month, 9-10:30am via Zoom.
Nov 17-18
The Agriculture Law Education Initiative’s (ALEI) annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference.
