Privacy Policy

This site is owned and operated by the Montgomery County Food Council. Your privacy is important to us, and we want to make your experience on our website informative, enjoyable, and safe. This policy outlines what information is collected by visitors to our website and how that information is used.

Generally, you can visit the Montgomery County Food Council website without revealing any information about yourself. Our web servers collect aggregate visitor information primarily through Google Analytics, such as the number of visits our site receives, the average time spent on the site, the pages viewed, etc. We collect this data anonymously to measure our reach and to help us improve the site.

You may choose to provide personal information to the Montgomery County Food Council through our website when making a donation, registering for meetings or events or purchasing merchandise. In these instances, the Montgomery County Food Council uses encryption software to keep your personal information, including credit card numbers, secure. The information provided is used to process your request. Online donors will be added to the Montgomery County Food Council’s donor database and may occasionally be contacted by e-mail. You may choose not to receive such information in the manner described above by simply notifying us directly at info@mocofoodcouncil.org. It is our policy not to share any information about an individual to a third party.

Any information you choose to provide to us in an email, through a Google Form, through MailChimp, or through Zoom may not be secure and is used only to process your request.

The Montgomery County Food Council’s web site may include links to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of other sites.

The Montgomery County Food Council’s website may use “cookies” and similar means to collect aggregate statistical information that does not identify any individual person. We may use or disclose aggregate information for any purpose. Cookies are used to recognize visitor preferences, and temporarily store session information and past activity at our site. You may choose to decline cookies.

Our privacy policy is subject to change without notice. Please visit this page for any updates. Thank you.

Upcoming Events

Feb 9

Food Security Community Call

This Food Security Community Call will focus on the new dietary guidelines.

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Feb 11

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.

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Feb 24

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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Feb 25

2026 Farmer Forum

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.

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Feb 26

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.

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Mar 15

The MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase

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!

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