The SNAP Benefits Outreach and Enrollment Collaborative. Participants include representatives from organizations such as Maryland Hunger Solutions, Manna Food Center, Catholic Charities, and others that work directly on SNAP outreach and enrollment, as well as the Montgomery County Office of Eligibility and Support Services.  This Workgroup meets each month to share updates on their work as well as challenges that case managers are facing in the field.

Topics covered include: 

  • Outreach strategies, to increase enrollment in SNAP and federal nutrition programs
  • Challenges related to enrollment, such as internet access, people experiencing homelessness, and language barriers—and strategies to work on overcoming these challenges
  • Updates to federal policy that impact local implementation of outreach related to SNAP, WIC, etc.
  • Best practices for outreach, communications, and customer service related to nutrition benefits
  • Other topics, as identified by Working Group members
Please contact Allison@mocofoodcouncil.org to join this group or for more information.

Upcoming Events

Apr 22

MoCo Food Recovery Collaborative

Join the MoCo Food Recovery Collaborative on April 22 from 1:00–2:30 pm for a discussion on connections and communications in food recovery efforts across the DMV

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Apr 25

Montgomery County GreenFest

Join us at the largest environmental festival in Montgomery County, the Montgomery County GreenFest!

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Apr 28

Recipe to Reality™ Seminar

Learn the practical steps that help you decide whether—or how—to take your food idea to market.

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Apr 30

Maryland Food System Resiliency Council Meeting

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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Apr 30

Maryland Food System Resiliency Council Meeting

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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May 11

Food Security Community Call

The Food Council’s Food Security Calls are designed for learning, information-sharing and network building.

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May 14

Food Justice Coalition

Join Food Council partners Manna Foods and Shepherd's Table for the Food Justice Coalition.

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May 27

Spring Job Fair- Interagency Commission on Homelessness

Join ICH for aJob Fair specifically designed for individuals at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness and those who are served by PSH and RRH programs.

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