The Resident & Community Gardening Collaborative is an initiative of the Montgomery County Food Council. It is a virtual space to convene community and urban gardeners in Montgomery County in order to build new connections and to share gardening best practices. Committee meetings also create opportunities to learn about the community’s available resources, needs and wants as they relate to resident and community food production.

The Resident & Community Gardening Collaborative meets bi-monthly, with special presentations, speakers, and discussion topics as a feature of each meeting. The priorities of the Subcommittee are:

  • Facilitate skill-building and technical training opportunities, and collect and share information about technical assistance resources
  • Research, and advocate for, educational opportunities and tutorials in Montgomery County related to community and urban gardening
  • Highlight gardening educational opportunities and resources on a specific page on the Food Council’s website. This webpage will be designed to be a resource for the general public.
  • Increase support of current existing community gardening and victory gardening programs within the County

This call will feature several speakers to hear about summer gardening programs that are taking place throughout the region. We will also be joined by the Office of Food System Resilience to hear about the FY24 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program. Register for the meeting here

Please contact nanya@mocofoodcouncil.org if you are interested in joining this Collaborative.

Upcoming Events

May 26

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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May 27

Spring Job Fair- Interagency Commission on Homelessness

Join ICH for aJob Fair specifically designed for individuals at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness and those who are served by PSH and RRH programs.

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May 31

Olney Farmers Market

Come Visit the Montgomery County Food Council as we table at the Olney Farmers Market on May 31

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Jun 4

Maryland Food System Resiliency Council Meeting

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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Jun 6

Party in the Park

Our Food Resource Specialists will be tabling at Party in the Park. Join for a fun filled day of activities and health programs!

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Jun 8

June Food Security Community Call

The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.

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Jul 13

July Food Security Community Call

The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.

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Jul 27

2026 Buy Local Celebration

Whether you're a foodie, a supporter of regional agriculture, or a local business looking to make an impact, this event is for you!

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Sep 14

September Food Security Community Call

The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.

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