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, 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.
Oct 22
The City of Takoma Park is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for services to reduce food insecurity for disadvantaged or underserved populations of individuals and families residing in the City of Takoma Park.
Oct 24
The American Muslim Senior Society is holding a series of Town Hall Discussions to examine and address the impact of COVID-19.
Oct 25
Every other Monday, 1:00 to 2:00pm. Please register in advance.
Oct 26
4th Tuesday of each month, 9:30-11am via Zoom.
Oct 26
Measuring food insecurity is critical for developing food assistance programs; evaluating nutrition, health, and development initiatives; and informing food policy across sectors.
Oct 26th, Nov 23rd
The Food Education Working Group (FEdWG) would like to cordially invite you to our Gardening Grant showcase that we will be taking place over the course of four (4) FEdWG meetings in 2021.
Oct 26
Enjoy local beers from Silver Branch and sample products from Montgomery county businesses while mingling with local Community members!
Oct 28
This two-part series aims to equip nonprofit and community partners with actionable strategies to engage elected officials on key food policy issues at the municipal, county, and state levels.
Nov 1, 4, 10, 19
The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) invites the community to attend a four-part virtual listening series on the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan.
Nov 2
The first Tuesday of the month from 9:30AM-11AM via Zoom.
Nov 3
Webinar hosted by No Kid Hungry and
Nov 3-4
The Alliance to End Hunger presents the 2021 Hunger Free Communities Virtual Summit!
Nov 4
Join us for a virtual training: Fresh Produce 101
Thursday, November 4th from 11:00am - 12:00pm.
Nov 17
Third Wednesday of each month, 9-10:30am via Zoom.
Nov 17-18
The Agriculture Law Education Initiative’s (ALEI) annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference.