The Montgomery County Food Council’s Online Food Assistance Resource Directory lists more than 100 food assistance sites in the County.
View MapThe Montgomery County Food Council’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Outreach team can help prescreen you for SNAP eligibility and assist you with the SNAP application process.
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Montgomery County maintains a calendar of up-to-date food events in your neighborhood.
There are many different kinds of food assistance and various requirements for attending certain events. Here is a list of terms you may see in our map and on the calendar.
Choice Pantry: You get to pick the food you need, rather than getting a pre-packed box.
Medically Tailored Meals: Special meals designed for people with health conditions, like diabetes or heart disease, to help them manage their illness.
Delivered Meals: Food brought right to your door, often for seniors or people with disabilities who can’t easily get to a food pantry.
Appointment Required: You need to schedule a time to get food assistance.
Documentation Required: You’ll have to show proof of who you are or where you live to get help.
Income Required: You’ll need to show that your income is below a certain level to qualify for assistance.
Other Services Offered: Help with services beyond food, such as diapers, baby formula, clothing, household items, and more.
There are SEVEN Regional Service Consolidation Hubs around Montgomery County that offer free food and home delivery, diapers, basic necessities and connection to other resources. Look for the Hub that serves your zip code.
The UpCounty Hub at the Upcounty Regional Services Center
Address: 12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Contact: 240-912-1077
Email: info@theupcountyhub.org
Referral form: https://www.theupcountyhub.org/referral-form
Service Area: Barnesville, Clarksburg, Damascus, Dickerson, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Mount Airy, Poolesville, Woodbine
Community Hope Center at Seneca Creek Community Church
Address: 13 Firstfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Contact: 301-793-3321
Email: gburgcareshub@gmail.com
Referral form: Referral form for short home delivery; to be filled out by referring agent.
Service Area: Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village and surrounding areas
Rockville, Twinbrook Service Consolidation Hub at Interfaith Works Center
Address: Broome School, 751 Twinbrook Pkwy # 8, Rockville, MD 20851
Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org or iwclothingcenter@iworksmc.org
Referral form: Referral form
Service Area: 20850, 20851, 20852, 20853, 20854
Mid-County Hub at Harvest Intercontinental Church
Address: 16227 Batchelors Forest Rd., Olney, 20832
Contact: 240-934-2885 or (301) 512-5255 (Spanish)
Email: bethelserves@gmail.com
Area of service: Aspen Hill, Glenmont, Layhill, Wheaton, Olney
Mid County Hub at Hughes United Methodist Church
Address: 10700 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, 20902
Contact: 301-949-8383
Email: hubcoordinator@hughesumc.org
Referral form: Referral for assistance
Service Area: 20902, Glenmont, Silver Spring, Wheaton
Silver Spring Service Consolidation Hub at Clifton Park Baptist Church
Address: 8818 Piney Branch Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20903
Contact: 301-891-9512
Email: silverspringhub@gmail.com
Service Area: Langley Park, Long Branch, Silver Spring, Takoma Park and surrounding Montgomery County areas
East County Service Consolidation Hub at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church
Address: 11710 Beltsville Dr., Calverton, MD 20705
Contact: 301-679-1100 x0508 or reach the Hub Coordinator at 240-707-1085
Email: mjean@kingdom.global
Referral form: Request for assistance/referral form
Service Area: Briggs Chaney, Burtonsville, Cloverly, Colesville, Fairland, Hillandale, White Oak
Maryland SUN Bucks helps families with school-aged children who receive free or reduced-price meals buy groceries during the summer break when school meals are unavailable.
WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM (WIC)
WIC provides assistance for supplemental foods and other related health services to women who are pregnant or have recently given birth, and infants and children under the age of 5 years old.
Find your local WIC Office HERE or contact CCI Health Services
You can apply for free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch for school-aged children. Please contact your child’s school if you have any questions about completing this form.
The MC Groceries Program helps families access fresh and shelf-stable food items through a convenient online shopping experience. NOTE: enrollment is not currently open to new applicants. Check here for updates on enrollment for new applicants.
Prepared meals because of illness or disability, see meal delivery resources.
If you don’t have a safe way to get food from the supermarket, see grocery delivery resources.
If you cannot pay for all of your food, or need someone to deliver food to your home, see food assistance providers who can deliver.
Senior Nutrition Program invites seniors to gather and enjoy your choice of a hot, cold, or vegetarian meal with themed options throughout the month. To find your closest center, reserve your lunch spot, or to request transportation please visit the Congregate Meal Program web page.
Seniors 60 years and older will receive lunch free of charge, although a donation is always welcome. For those under age 60, the full price of the meal is required. Please always register in advance! For more information, call the Senior Programs office at 240-777-4925 or contact the center nearest you.
Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Maryland’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, provides cash assistance to families with dependent children when available resources do not fully address the family’s needs and while preparing program participants for independence through work. Click here to apply.
CLICK HERE for a list of emergency food resources available in our neighboring counties.
Food Assistance Resource Map
You can find information about nearby food assistance on our interactive Food Assistance Resources Map which includes more than 100 food assistance sites in the County. This directory is searchable by location, food assistance type, accessibility and many other special features.
Food Giveaway Event Calendar
For an up-to-date calendar of food distribution events at the Regional Service Consolidation Hubs and other food assistance providers, visit the Food Giveaway Event Calendar: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html
Regional Service Consolidation Hubs offer free food and home delivery, diapers, basic necessities and connection to other resources. Look for the Hub that serves your zip code.
UpCounty Service Consolidation Hub at Black Rock Center for the Arts
12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Contact: 240-912-1077
Email: hub@blackrockcenter.org
Referral Form
Service Area: 20874, 20873, 20841, 20837
Gaithersburg CARES Service Consolidation Hub at Seneca Creek Community Church
13 Firstfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Contact: 301-793-3321
Email: gburgcareshub@gmail.com
Referral Form for home delivery; to be filled out by referring agent.
Service Area: 20877, 20878, 20879, 20866
Rockville, Twinbrook Service Consolidation Hub at Interfaith Works
751 Twinbrook Pkwy # 8, Rockville, MD 20851
Contact: 301-848-4427
Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org
Referral Form
Service Area: 20853, 20852, 20851
Mid County Service Consolidation Hub at Harvest Intercontinental Church
16227 Batchelors Forest Rd., Olney, 20832
Contact: 301-588-8099 Ext 1120
Email: bethelserves@gmail.com
Referral Form
Service Area: 20832, 20860
Mid County Hub at Hughes United Methodist Church
10700 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, 20902
Contact: 301-949-8383
Email: HughesumcHub@gmail.com
Referral Form
Service Area: 20902
Silver Spring Service Consolidation Hub at Clifton Park Baptist Church
8818 Piney Branch Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20903
Contact: 301-434-2456
Email: silverspringhub@gmail.com
Service Area: 20901, 20903, 20910, 20912
East County Service Consolidation Hub at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church
12101 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Contact: 301-589-0866; 240-707-1085
Email: hub@kingdom.global
Referral Form
Service Area: 20904, 20905, 20906
Community Based Organizations, like the Montgomery County Food Council are able to help you navigate the SNAP application process by filing applications over the phone, submitting verification documents, and helping you keep up to date on recertifications.
Montgomery County Food Council SNAP Outreach Team
Call (301) 818-3614
Email: snap@mocofoodcounicl.org
SNAP Referral Forms: English or Spanish
Maryland Hunger Solutions
Call (886) 821-5552
Catholic Charities
Call (301) 453-5560
WIC provides assistance for supplemental foods and other related health services to women who are pregnant or have recently given birth, and infants and children under the age of 5 years old.
Find your local WIC Office HERE or contact CCI Health Services
You can apply for free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch for school-aged children. Please contact your child’s school if you have any questions about completing this form.
Resources Outside Montgomery County
Community Action Agency Navigation Program
240-773-8265
Navigation CBOs Presentation.pdf
Referral Spreadsheet: MCFC Referrals to CAA
TESS Center
Identity
Spanish, French, Portuguese
Newcomers Program and other services
CASA
https://wearecasa.org/casa-maryland-servicios-juridicos/
Adult ESOL
Legal Services
Immigration Services
Health and Human Services
City of Gaithersburg Community Services Division
31 S. Summit Ave Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Office: 240-805-1833
Community Engagement and Consultation Group
Phone: (240) 772-6081
Email: sking@ce-cg.org
4600 Powder Mill Rd # 450 S-06
Beltsville, MD 20705
www.ce-cg.org
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/gilchrist.
Montgomery County Working Parents Assistance Program
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/CYF/CYFChildCareSubs-p307.html
Maryland Family Network Childcare Scholarships
https://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/infant-and-toddler-resources/CCS-Info
JSSA: www.jssa.org or by calling our intake department at 240-800-5772.
For PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy) information please reach out to me at acarpenter@jssa.org or 240-673-1042 and I can send more information or schedule time to talk more about our services.
Outreach presentation SNAP E&T.pdf
https://worksourcemontgomery.com/job-seekers/what-we-offer/
Office Locations and Hours
Wheaton American Job Center
11510 Georgia Ave., 1st Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902
Phone: 301.929.6880
TTY: 301.962.4083
Email: wheaton@worksourcemontgomery.com
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Upcounty Regional Services Center
12900 Middlebrook Road, First Floor
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 240.406.5485
Fax: 301.685.5569
Email: germantown@worksourcemontgomery.com
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
East County Regional Services Center
3300 Briggs Chaney Rd,
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone: 240.777.8412
Fax: 301.685.5569
Email: eastcounty@worksourcemontgomery.com
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3 pm
CASH Campaign of Maryland https://cashmd.org/
City of Gaithersburg Financial Empowerment Center
The Financial Empowerment Center is a free public service for residents of the City of Gaithersburg. We can help you save for a house, pay down debt, connect with lower cost banking, and improve your credit score. Appointments can be virtual or in-person, and are available in English, Spanish, and other languages.
www/fec@gaithersburgmd.gov is the web page – you can refer people from there or with a phone call 240-454-5199
CAFE Montgomery
Financial Coaching is an opportunity to receive ongoing, unlimited, one-on-one support to reach your financial goals! Our trained coaches work individually with participants and help them to achieve personal financial goals such as eliminating debt, rebuilding credit, and developing spending plans. There are no income guidelines for this program, and anyone can take advantage of this free service.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance – Community Action Agency https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/OCA/VITA/VITA.html
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.ppt
Latin American Development Center
Healthcare Access Maryland
https://www.healthcareaccessmaryland.org/how-we-help/health-insurance/
410.500.4710
Maryland Health Connection
https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/
https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/how-to-enroll/medicaid/
855.642.8572
Latino Health Initiative
240.777.3221
CCI Health & Wellness Services
866-877-7258
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
301-917-6800
Holy Cross Health Center:
Aspen Hill 301-557-1950
Gaithersburg 301-557-1800
Germantown 301-557-2140
Silver Spring 301-557-1870
Mary’s Center
1-844-796-2797
Mercy Health Clinic
240-773-0300
Mobile Med
301-493-2400
Proyecto Salud
301-962-6173
Care for kids
Care for Kids/Montgomery County Program
Link to Montgomery County Shelter Services
Shelter Services Information
Telephone: 240-907-2688
Montgomery County Health and Human Services
Services to End and Prevent Homelessness
401 Hungerford Drive, Fifth Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
240-777-4565 (Voice) | MD Relay 711 (TTY)
Link to Montgomery County Resources for those facing homelessness
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development –
Maryland Homeowner Assistance fund. Helps homeowners struggling with mortgage payments or other housing costs due to Covid-19.
City of Gaithersburg Housing Resources Flyer
Affordable housing: https://truegroundhousing.org/
Jessica Stuart, True Ground Housing Partners
jstuart@truegroundhousing.org, 571-531-8402
Free Legal Advice
The Montgomery County Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Program hosts free legal clinics at TESS on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Registration is available 6 – 6:30 pm. Please call 301-424-7651 for more information. Information in English and Spanish.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/gilchrist.
HIAS Legal Services
HIAS provides legal services to asylum seekers, asylees, and others who are seeking humanitarian relief. All clients must fear returning to country of origin, and must reside within Maryland, DC, or Virginia. To receive a free immigration consultation, please contact the legal intake line at (301) 844-7248 on the first Friday of every month between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Interpreters are available. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Financial Assistance for Citizenship Application Fees
CASA, in partnership with Montgomery County, is offering financial assistance to those who are eligible to apply for citizenship but cannot afford the application fee. Click here for more information.
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)
MCASA provides direct legal services to survivors of all ages across the state of Maryland. For more information, visit the website or call 301-565-2277.
Language Access Services for Crime Victims
The Language Access Program at Ayuda provides professionally trained, trauma-informed interpreters at no cost. Please email interpreterbank@ayuda.com with “Maryland Victims” in the subject heading to learn more and to add your organization to the list of those that will receive services.
Rec Assist is provided by Montgomery County Recreation to make financial assistance available to County residents who receive public assistance. The Rec Assist Fund subsidizes Recreation activity and membership fees so that eligible residents can pay reduced fees for these Recreation services.
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/howto/recassist.html
DHHS Aging and Disability Services Resource Unit
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/ADSADSResourceUnit-p179.html
English Flyer: ADS Sellsheet-English-Sept. 2015 Print Quality.pdf
Spanish Flyer:ADS Sellsheet-SPANISH-March 2020 Print Quality.pdf
Multi-language Flyer:A&D multi-lingual flier – 8-28-15 PRINT QUALITY.pdf
Senior Connection of Montgomery County (SCMC)
https://www.seniorconnectionmc.org/our-programs/what-we-do/
Wrap-around services for Veterans
ServingTogether Coordination Center:
(855) 738-7176
Montgomery County Volunteer Rides
https://gis.montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteerrides/
Senior Connection
https://www.seniorconnectionmc.org/our-programs/senior-rides/
Metro Reduced Fare Programs
https://wmata.com/fares/Reduced-Fare-Programs/MetroLift/index.cfm
Montgomery Energy Connection – https://montgomeryenergyconnection.org/ – this website is a one stop shop for all things energy to help residents lower their utility bills
Electrify MC – https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/green/energy/electrify-mc.html – pilot project created to help residents transition from fossil fuels (oil, gas, and propane) in their homes
Schedule a Quick Home Energy Checkup – this NO ADDITIONAL COST program is available to anyone who pays their utility bills
Shop the Marketplace – Each utility company has a marketplace where you can purchase energy items at cost or less than cost!
Office of the People’s Council
https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-home-energy-programs/
Water – WSSC
Get Current Program: https://www.wsscwater.com/getcurrent
Jul 14
Join us for a discussion of best practices in finding the right space for your organization, and exploring opportunities for collaboration in our community.
Jul 16
Join the Food Council for a visit to Crossroads Farmers Market on July 16! The Montgomery County Food Council will be hosting a table at Crossroads Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 16th, from 10:30 - 2:30, to celebrate gardening and spread the word that SNAP dollars can be used to purchase plants and seeds.