The Food Council is deeply committed to our primary priority of building equity in a food system that has, since its very beginning, established and reinforced structural racism and social injustice. Advocacy and initiatives to foster a robust, sustainable, and equitable local food system must start with dismantling racist systems in our society. We are dedicated to action that will create and strengthen pathways for those who have been marginalized by our food system, to direct the policies and programs that will rebuild this broken system. The Food Council prioritizes the expertise and leadership of people of color in facilitating systems change and building a team, Council, and Board that reflects the diverse population of Montgomery County’s communities. 

We are committed to serving as an ally to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) colleagues, neighbors, organizational partners, residents, family and friends, and we stand in solidarity with those who denounce white supremacy culture. The Food Council is firmly committed to a policy against discrimination based on age, sex, race, religious creed, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, or ethnic or national origin. 

We encourage feedback and open dialogue about how the Food Council can improve in our equity work.

Please contact info@mocofoodcouncil.org with any questions. Thank you.

 

Upcoming Events

Sep 12

Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP)

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Oct 15

October Food Security Community Call

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Oct 17

Increased Local Food Procurement Working Group

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Oct 19

Community Food Forest Collective Work party: Takoma Park Elementary School

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Oct 23

October Food System Advocacy Community Call

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Oct 25

MoCo Microhub cold storage unit – ribbon cutting

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Nov 5

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, along with the County’s regional services offices and community partners, will host 11 Community Conversations throughout September and October to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operating Budget.

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Nov 14

Save the Date the Upcoming MoCo Made Mixer!

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