Strategic Plan to End Childhood Hunger (2023)

The Strategic Plan to End Childhood Hunger resulted from the passage of Resolution Number 19-1235, which was introduced in the Montgomery County Council by then-Council President Gabe Albornoz. In partnership with the County Executive Marc Elrich, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Montgomery County Food Council collaborated to design a comprehensive government strategy to end childhood hunger in the County. This plan harnessed the expertise of local residents and organizations to identify food access barriers and strategies that will reduce food insecurity across all childhood age groups, and the recommendations given have been implemented countywide.

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Full Strategic Plan

Two Page Summary of Strategic Plan to End Childhood Hunger

Strategic Plan to Achieve Food Security (2017)

The Food Security Plan resulted from the passage of Bill 19-16, The Strategic Plan to Achieve Food Security, which was introduced in the Montgomery County Council by Councilmember Roger Berliner. The Montgomery County Food Council, the Department of Health and Human Services, and many community nonprofit, business, and agency partners, have worked diligently to implement the Food Security Plan’s recommendations.

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Food Security Plan

Summary of the Food Security Plan

Community Food Access Assessment 

Upcoming Events

Jan 27

SNAP Work Group

The SNAP Work Group includes organizations that provide nutrition benefits enrollment assistance to residents, the Montgomery County Office of Eligibility and Support Services, and other groups that serve residents with low-income.

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Jan 28

Maryland FSRC Communication & Coordination Committee

The Maryland Food System Resiliency Council (FSRC) holds a public bi-weekly meeting with the Communication & Coordination Committee to monitor and discuss food systems bills during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Session.

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Jan 29

Food Justice Coalition

Join Food Council partners Manna Foods and Shepherd's Table for the Food Justice Coalition.

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Jan 30

Peer Learning Circles: In-person Learning and Networking

Peer Learning Circles: In-person Learning and Networking. (Open to OFSR CFA grantees and Hubs ONLY)

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Feb 9

Food Security Community Call

This Food Security Community Call will focus on the new dietary guidelines.

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Feb 26

Food Recovery Collaborative/Peer Learning Circles In-person Learning and Networking

Food Recovery Collaborative/Peer Learning Circles In-person Learning and Networking Event. Open to Food Recovery Collaborative members, OFSR CFA grantees, and Hubs ONLY.

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