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The Montgomery County Food Council’s Online Food Assistance Resource Directory lists more than 100 food assistance sites in the County. This directory is searchable by location, food assistance type, accessibility and many other special features. Thank you to the Transforming Communities Initiative through the Institute for Public Innovation and the Healthcare Initiative Foundation for supporting the development of this resource!
Mapa de Recursos de Comida
El Directorio de recursos de asistencia alimentaria en línea del Consejo de alimentos del condado de Montgomery enumera más de 100 sitios de asistencia alimentaria en el condado y se puede buscar por ubicación, tipo de asistencia alimentaria, accesibilidad y muchas otras características especiales. ¡Gracias a la Iniciativa Transformando Comunidades a través del Instituto de Innovación Pública y la Fundación Iniciativa de Salud por apoyar el desarrollo de este recurso!
Food pantry appointment: http://sowhatelse.org/foodnow
Other Resources: Diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, clothes, and household items
We can deliver food to people with disabilities.
We serve 20852 and 20877 zip codes.
Community distributions:
Lakeforest Mall Commuter Lot: Every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 9670 Lost Knife Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Pathways Church: Every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Fresh Produce, when available
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Pick-up is at 2439 Ainger Place SE, right behind the church. If calling, leave a voicemail and someone will get back to you.
Additional Services: Emergency financial assistance, referrals to other organizations.
For our walk in distributions participants register weekly at bit.ly/hughesregistration or by phone at (301) 678-4969.
Diaper distributions are by appointment only. To request an appointment fill out the form at bit.ly/hughesdiapers.
Senior meals site.
Meals on Wheels Location
Additional language: Hebrew
Contact organization for distribution details.
Other languages: Swahili
Service areas: 20850, 20851, 20852, 20853, and 20854. Clients from these zip codes are able to shop at the pantry once per week.
Our program is located at the old Broome Middle School. Clients are able to sign up on a sign up genius the link is on our website under the resources-> get assistance tab.
Also available: Diapers, baby formula
This hub is co-located with our Clothing Center (that provides free clothing to Montgomery County) and an Emergency Financial Assistance Program (Rental Assistance& Utilities)
Alternative phone number: 301-905-6123
Distributions made every other week from 8:30-11:30 to walk ins on a first come first served basis.
Documentation required for TEFAP.
Other languages: Krio
English: 301-467-6646; Spanish: 301-850-8333
Service area includes: 20812, 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20818, 20895, 20896 and some of: 20852, 20854, 20910, 20902, 20906
As a result of COVID-19, service is now drive through OR walk-up.
Additional services: Diapers
Service area includes: 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20852, 20854
Home delivery of meals to homebound persons who because of age or disability cannot obtain or prepare meals. Call for information on delivery options.
Other languages: Haitian Creole
Silver Spring UMC prefers that most customers drive-thru the market but will also accept walk-ups.
Services: Grocery Gift Cards
Referral needed
For appointments, text (301) 664-4630 or email food@nourishingbethesda.org. Nourishing Bethesda offers fresh produce, protein, and shelf-stable bags to Montgomery County residents in the following zip codes: 20812, 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20818, and 20896. We also serve partial zip codes: 20895, 20852, 20910, and 20854 (please reach out to food@nourishingbetheda.org for more information).
Food service is around the back. On Thursdays and Fridays double the amount of food is given out for the weekend.
Our phone line is open every day. Morning calls usually get a delivery the same afternoon/evening. Calls later in the afternoon get food the next day. Call back will come from a private phone number. Please answer your calls if you requested help.
Service area: We serve Rockville residents in an area bounded by Redland Road, Needwood Road, and Muncaster Mill Road on the north; Norbeck Road and the Rock Creek Trail on the east, Randolph Road and Montrose Road on the south, and Rockville City limits on the west. See map at https://www.rockvillehelp.org/.
Other services: Diapers
Monday through Friday Schedule:
Breakfast: 7:30-8:25am
Lunch: 12:00-12:55pm
Dinner: 5:30-6:55pm
Dine in only
Weekend and Holidays Brunch: 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM
Also available: Diapers, toiletries
Other languages: Haitian- Creole
Drive thru and walk up.
Drive up only.
Also available: Toiletries
Other languages: Spanish, Amharic, French, and soon Pashto
No ID required.
Our distribution locations are first come first serve, please bring your photo ID.
Community distributions (confirm locations and times at https://nourishnow.org/receive-food-assistance/):
Faith Community Baptist Church: 13618 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906, 1st Tuesday of the Month Only 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church: 608 N Horners Lane, Rockville, MD 20850, Every Tuesday 1:00 – 2:00 PM
People’s Community Baptist Church: 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905, Every Wednesday 1:00 – 2:00 PM
First Baptist Church Ken-Gar: 3922 Hampden Street, Kensington, MD 20895 , 2nd Wednesday of the Month Only 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Washington Grove Elementary School: 8712 Oakmont Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, Every Thursday 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Other services: Diapers, Clothing, Baby formula, Baby food, Toiletries
We provide a intervention-based diabetes program that delivers fresh produce to community members who currently have diabetes.
COVID-19 Update: CLOSED until further notice.
Diapers available. Pre-registration required for TEFAP.
Service area includes: 20901, 20903, 20910, 20912
We serve at Victory Crossing Senior Apts, the second Thursday of each month for their residents; and Arbor Crest Senior Apts, residents, the fourth Friday of each month.
Halal, diaper bank & baby food, some personal hygiene, some household items. Diapers available with proof of child.
Other languages: Farsi
For East County residents only.
Vehicles only for grab and go. No walk up. Line starts forming no earlier than 8:00 am
Registration required monthly. Individual entry in order of arrival.
Other languages: Haitian Creole
Other services offered: Diapers sometimes available.
Additional Contact: snegm@aol.com
Additional Services: Asian dried foods, Hot meal lunch pick up, Fresh fruits boxes, Asian lunches
Visit Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vasusa.org/ for updated info.
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Farmers market
Walk in, appointment or call ahead preferable.
Other Services: Diapers, morning snack bar (for fee); enrichment, fitness, wellness, technology courses available, support groups, transportation for Rockville residents. Other languages: Italian.
Also available: Diapers, toiletries, books, backpacks, and school supplies.
Clients must be residents of Takoma Park or Silver Spring.
Service to home-bound or disabled seniors in Gaithersburg area.
Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels, Inc. is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization created in 1981. There is no paid staff or office. We serve a 3 mile radius from Asbury Methodist Village, where meals are prepared, distributed, and then delivered by our volunteer drivers to homebound seniors. We are NOT affiliated with any other Meals on Wheels organizations.
Also available: Diapers, Toiletries
Service area includes: 20832, 20833, 20860,20861, 20862, 20855
Additional items: Diapers, baby formula, baby food
Locations:
Germantown, SA Flag Circle
Rockville, North Garage
Takoma Park, East Garage
Germantown, SA Flag Circle
No proof of eligibility is required. Food availability is on a first-come basis and products may vary. There will be no market when the campus is closed due to inclement weather.
Additional Services: Diapers
Community Distributions:
11225 Oak Leaf Drive, SS MD 20904 (Last Tuesday or Thursday of the month @5:30pm)
900 Jackson Rd, SS MD 20904 (Second to last Wednesday of the month @5:30pm)
17 Featherwood Ct, SS MD 20904 (Every Friday at 1pm)
13900 Castle Blvd, SS MD 20904 (Every Second & Fourth Tuesday of the month @5:30pm)
12612 Galway Dr, SS MD 20904 (Every Second & Fourth Thursday of the month @5:30pm)
13611 Robey Rd, SS MD 20904 (Every First & Third Thursday of the month @5:30pm)
11600 Lockwood Dr, SS MD 20904 (Every First & Third Tuesday of the month @5:30pm)
Referral form /Request for assistance: https://www.kingdom.global/kingdomcare
Also available: Diapers
Other languages: Haitian-Creole
If you are in need of food, please send your full name, zip code, phone number to: contact@CelestialManna.org.
*Prepared Meals(Referrals required from medical provider)
Language line available for all languages other than English and Spanish.
Additional contact: jennifer.fenner@eumc-md.org, lordstablesoupkitchen@gmail.com
Bring a valid ID, no appointment required, 1 per address
Warehouse distribution site (not open to the public). Amharic, Cantonese, Chinese, French, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese. COVID-19 Update: View the list of updated satellite locations at https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/covid19response/
Walk in and drive up.
Drive-through distribution. Look for the “Free Food Giveaway” banner in our front yard.
Additional items: Diapers
Limited special diet accommodations
Also available: Diapers, baby formula, baby food
Drive-through distribution.
Vegetarian Indian style prepared meals.
Languages Available: French, Spanish, English, Punjabi, Hindi
Also available: Diapers, toiletries.
Areas served: 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, 20886
Also available: Baby formula and baby food.
All food served is Halal/Vegetarian
Languages: Urdu, Arabic
If you are need in of food, please send full name, city, zip code, and phone to socialservices@icomd.org
Follow our Whatsapp for distribution info https://bit.ly/icmcares-moconews
Please call 301-793-3321 to make an appointment for any of the pantries mentioned on the website.
On-site choice pantry Friday 1-4pm, by appointment only.
Catholic Charities Case Manager by appointment, call: 301-453-5560.
Diapers by appointment for 20877, 20878, 20879, 20886 zip codes only.
Community distributions (open to all):
Streamside/Stream Ridge Apartments: 340 N Summit Ave Gaithersburg MD, 1st and last Wednesday of the month at 12noon
Rosedale Apartments: ONeill Dr #1 Gaithersburg MD; 2nd Saturday of the month at 10am
Malcolm King Park: 1200 West Side Dr Gaithersburg MD; 1st and last Thursday of month at 4pm
The Oaks: 9 Chestnut St Gaithersburg MD; third Wednesday of month at 11am
Gaithersburg Elementary School: 35 N Summit Ave Gaithersburg MD; every other Thursday in the afternoon
Flower Hill Elementary School: 18425 Flower Hill Way; first and third Wednesday at 4pm
Rosemont Elementary: 16400 Alden Ave Gaithersburg MD; every other Wednesday in afternoon
Seneca Village Apartments: 750 Clopper Rd Gaithersburg MD; last Saturday of the month at 10am
Other languages: Hindi, Urdi, Dari
Kosher/Halal/allergies can be accommodated.
Additional Services: Diapers, preventative and restorative domestic violence services and referrals
Diapers and Formula also provided.
Deliver to: Zipcode 20874 and 20876
Appointment only for in house choice pantry, drive thru is open to the public.
Community distributions (see https://www.theupcountyhub.org/distribution-calendar for more information):
Tuesdays 2-3pm: Church of the Nazarene and Germantown ES
Alternating Wednesdays 1-2:30pm: Watkins Mill ES and Southlake ES
Alternating Thursdays 2-3pm: Middlebrook Mobile Home park and Hamptons Apartments
Alternating Fridays 9am-10:30am: MLK Middle School and Apple Ridge Rec Area
Also available: Diapers, toiletries
Located: Greenridge Baptist Church (Modular A Building)
Open to people living in or attending school in 20871 zip code.
Service area: 20833, 20841, 20871, 20872, 20876, 20882, 21771
Additional items: Diapers, baby formula, baby food, toiletries
Additional language: Farsi
Service areas include: 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842
Additional items: Diapers, baby formula, baby food
Accessibility: Homebound neighbors, regardless of age or income, including seniors and people living with disabilities or recovering from illness or surgery.
Overflow City Church prefers that most customers drive-thru the distribution but will also accept walk-ups.
