The MoCo Food Council team tracks food-related legislation and our policy actions on a continuous basis.
The Montgomery County Food Council is an active participant in urban and rural policy and process change. Our advocacy efforts lead the way to a more healthful and sustainable community by bringing together a diversity of nonprofit and community based organizations, businesses, government agencies, and residents in a coordinated effort to address the broad range of food system-related issues in our region.
Make your voice heard in Maryland’s legislative process by submitting written testimony or signing up to testify before the General Assembly. Your input helps shape policies that impact our local food system, from food security to farm sustainability. Follow the steps below to create an MGA account and participate in advocacy efforts.
Visit the MGA website to set up a MGA account. Once you sign up, you (or your organization) will be able to sign up as a witness, as well as submit written testimonies. Here are video tutorials on how to create an account, upload testimonies, etc.
Our policy initiatives are led by our Policy Committee, which considers issues and facilitates the decision-making and establishment of policy positions on behalf of the Food Council. This standing committee is entrusted to make decisions that will represent the mission and vision of the Montgomery County Food Council on public policy issues that influence the Montgomery County food system.
Jan 27
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.
Jan 28
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.
Jan 29
Join Food Council partners Manna Foods and Shepherd's Table for the Food Justice Coalition.
Jan 30
Peer Learning Circles: In-person Learning and Networking. (Open to OFSR CFA grantees and Hubs ONLY)
Feb 9
This Food Security Community Call will focus on the new dietary guidelines.
Feb 26
Food Recovery Collaborative/Peer Learning Circles In-person Learning and Networking Event. Open to Food Recovery Collaborative members, OFSR CFA grantees, and Hubs ONLY.
