The Montgomery County Food Council is pleased to announce that eight new members have been selected to join the Food Council, and two new members are joining our Board of Directors. These new members possess a wealth of expertise in local food and community issues and have demonstrated a commitment to improving the food system in Montgomery County.
The new Board of Directors members are:
Elisabet Eppes, Deputy Director, Maryland Hunger Solutions.
Kate Medina, Founder and Executive Director, Charles Koiner Conservancy
The new Food Council Members are:
William Clements, Transportation Scheduler/Technical Assistant Client Transportation, Gaithersburg Help
Monika Driver, Community Benefit Supervisor, Holy Cross Health
Carol Jones, Independent Consultant, Environmental Economics and Policy
Emma Layman, Community Garden Program Assistant Manager, Montgomery Parks
Elizabeth Leach, Director of Division of Food and Nutrition Services, MCPS
Agar Mbianda, Community Engagement Manager, Manna Food Center
Marko Rivera-Oven, Director of Operations, The Upcounty Hub – Germantown
The Food Council offers tremendous thanks to our outgoing members, who will transition off of the Board and Council at the end of December. Outgoing members include:
Board: Kim McBride, and Wendy Nevett Bazil
Council: Angie Whitmal, Paul Tukey, Sara Servin, Shaun Sawko, Vanessa Pierre, and Cristin Cooper
Upcoming Events
Feb 9
Food Security Community Call
This Food Security Community Call will focus on the new dietary guidelines.
Maryland FSRC Communication & Coordination Committee
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.
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.
Join the annual event to convene Montgomery County Farmers to network, provide updates, receive feedback and create a space for conversation with County council members and the agricultural community.
Food Recovery Collaborative/Peer Learning Circles In-person Learning and Networking
Food Recovery Collaborative/Peer Learning Circles In-person Learning and Networking Event. Open to Food Recovery Collaborative members, OFSR CFA grantees, and Hubs ONLY.
The MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase brings together 100+ restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and artisan makers from around the region for one unforgettable culinary experience!
