Engage with your community and local food system at these upcoming events in June 2026! See our events page for a full list of Food Council and partner events.
County Level
Community Action Board Seeks 2 New Members
June 3 | Deadline to Apply
County Executive Elrich is now accepting applications to fill two vacancies in the low-income sector of the Community Action Board and one vacancy in the private sector of the Board. The Community Action Board is an anti-poverty group that advocates for policies that address the needs of lower-income County residents. Learn more and apply here.
Maryland Department of Health Survey: Mapping Maryland’s Hypertension Programs
June 16 I Deadline to submit survey
The purpose of this survey is to map various programs and services across the state that help Marylanders manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and related health factors, like food security and physical activity. This survey is for you if you are a clinical intervention or community based program, or a program aimed at reducing barriers to care and management. This resource will assist organizations across the state in identifying service gaps, avoiding duplication of efforts, and establishing stronger local partnerships. Take the survey here.
June 23 Montgomery County Primary Election
County Executive and County Council Race
On June 23, primary voters will choose their party’s nominees for County Executive and County Council. A number of civic groups and organizations have issued questionnaires and voting guides to help educate voters on pressing issues and candidate positions. Check out the Food Justice Coalition County Executive questionnaire to learn about each candidate’s vision for addressing food justice in their administration.
Community Action Agency I Navigation Academy
July 6 I Applications Due I August 24 program start date
If you are committed to serving Montgomery County residents, consider applying for the Navigation Academy. This is a new training initiative developed by the Community Action Agency to strengthen community-based support and expand access to vital resources for Montgomery County residents. It is a 6-week hybrid training program designed for community advocates, nonprofit providers, and emerging leaders who are passionate about helping individuals and families connect to county, community, and federal benefits and services. Apply here. For more information, contact navigationacademy@mcgov.onmicrosoft.com.
Extreme Heat Safety Campaign and Webinars
The Be Cool, Save Lives campaign is helping residents, workers and employers understand the warning signs of heat illness and spot the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Find more information about the campaign here. Learn from the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and the Department of Environmental Protection in their webinar offerings.
Extreme Heat Safety Campaign Kickoff: Protecting Your Health and Your Rights
Friday, June 5 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
In Spanish, with English interpretation available
Register here.
Extreme Heat Safety Standards Briefing: Compliance, Best Practices, and Protections
Thursday, June 11 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
In English, with Spanish interpretation available.
Register here.
Non-Profit Partner Offerings
NonProfit Montgomery I Community Conversation with Dr. Taylor
June 18 I 1:30pm VIRTUAL
Join NonProfit Montgomery and MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor to discuss FY27 impacts and practical ways nonprofits are positioned to support students and schools. Free and open to all — bring questions and partnership ideas. Register here.
NonProfit Montgomery I County Executive Candidates Conversations, Andrew Friedson
June 3 | 1:30 pm, Virtual
As the primary election approaches on June 23, 2026, Nonprofit Montgomery has invited each County Executive candidate to a one-hour zoom call for Nonprofit Montgomery members. Each candidate will be asked the same five questions by a Nonprofit Montgomery Advocacy Committee member serving as moderator, and then time permitting, they will take questions from the audience. You can submit questions in advance through the registration form. Register here.
Maryland Hunger Solutions’ Specialized SNAP Training: SNAP for College Students
June 23 I 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
This specialized virtual SNAP training is designed for college students and community-based organizations that may support them. Join to learn more about the SNAP eligibility requirements, the application process, and common challenges. We will also share practical strategies for navigating the program, and additional support resources, with opportunity for Q & A. Register here.
Center for Critical Infrastructure Security- Think Like A CISO Academy
Sep 21, 2026 I Program Begins
Does your community organization do mission-critical work on lean budgets, often with no cybersecurity staff? A ransomware incident or a data breach could take your operations offline, and the community you serve can’t afford that interruption! The Center for Critical Infrastructure Security is hosting a free 8 week program to help build your organization’s cybersecurity resilience. Learn more and apply here.
Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy Summer Class List Available
The 2026 Summer Edition of the MCAEL Adult ESOL Class List is now available. This is an easy reference for finding classes across the county – available in both English and Spanish. MCAEL updates and distributes this list of available adult ESOL classes in Montgomery County three times a year as a service to their adult ESOL coalition and all those who work with current and potential English language learners. Find the class list here.
Start Recycling Your Food Scraps
Montgomery County has a goal to reduce waste and recycle more, aiming for zero waste. To increase food scraps recycling and maximize convenient access to County residents, WRRS has created new food scraps recycling drop-off locations strategically located throughout the County. Visit the County website to find a drop-off location near you.