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Montgomery Food Council’s 2022 Annual Report

The Montgomery County Food Council is excited to share our 2022 Annual Report, which highlights our recent accomplishments building a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable local food system that is healthy for our community, economy, and environment. Key highlights include how we: Created a Strategic Plan to End Childhood Hunger, in partnership with County Government, that outlines initiatives to feed the approximately 34,000 children experiencing food insecurity in…

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2023 MoCo Made Woman-Owned Business Spotlight

In honor of Women’s History month, we have compiled a comprehensive list of outstanding MoCo Made businesses that are woman-owned. This list includes products ranging from craft beverages, farms, confections, prepared/packed foods and non-alcoholic beverages! We encourage you to support these women-owned businesses and share this list widely with your network! What better way to celebrate Women’s History than to support businesses from this list. Don’t forget to…

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Black-Owned MoCo Made Spotlight

In celebration of Black History Month, the Food Council is proud to shine the spotlight on our distinguished Black-owned MoCo Made businesses, who grow and produce distinctive, delicious food and beverage products right here in our community. Montgomery County is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse counties in the nation. Montgomery County’s Black residents continue to build our community, and shape us into the strong County…

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Upcoming Events

May 31

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Jun 1

Sustainability Collaborative Meeting, Thursday, June 1st, 9:30-11am

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June 5th - August 14th

University of Maryland Extension Sustainable Horticulture Certificate Course

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Jun 7

Lunch and Learn: Gardening Panel Discussion

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Jun 12

Food Security Community Call

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Jun 13

SNAP Ambassador Virtual Training

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Jun 15

Increased Local Food Procurement Policy Priority Working Group

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Jun 22

Gardening Subcommittee

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Jun 23

Montgomery Parks Community Garden Program for Foodie Fridays

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Jun 28

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Jul 10

Food Security Community Call

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Jul 11

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

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Jul 26

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Aug 14

Food Security Community Call

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Aug 17

Increased Local Food Procurement

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Aug 23

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Aug 24

Gardening Subcommittee Meeting

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Sep 5

Equitable Land Access Working Group Meeting

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Sep 11

Food Security Community Call

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Sep 27

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Oct 10

Food Security Community Call

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Oct 19

Increased Local Food Procurement

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Oct 25

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Oct 26

Gardening Subcommittee

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Nov 13

Food Security Community Call

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Nov 22

Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Dec 11

Food Security Community Call

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