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.
Nov 9
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.
Nov 19
This will be a chance to hear the results of the food council’s “deep dive” landscape assessment of the system of recovered food in Montgomery County, and recommendations for how to increase the volume of recovered food in the future.
Dec 1
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.
Jan 11
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.
Feb 8
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.
Apr 12
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.
May 10
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.
Jul 12
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.
Sep 13
The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.