Montgomery Community Media

A group of nonprofits, businesses and churches are distributing food every Friday from now through October in Bethesda. Anyone in need may participate at the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Rescue Squad which is located at 5020 Battery Lane. Participants in cars should enter the fire station from the Battery Lane entrance and remain in their car. The […]

With the first day of school only three days away, a lot was going on at the parking lot of Montgomery Blair High School on University Boulevard East in Silver Spring. A bright red Welcome Back Blazers sign was being hung on the front entrance, although students will be learning virtually until at least January.  Bus […]

It’s Thursday, Aug. 27, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1.COVID-19 Testing: A Free COVID-19 county testing clinic is scheduled today at the Silver Spring Civic Building from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit the Montgomery County website. 2. Open Roadways Continue: Montgomery Parks is extending its Open Parkways initiative […]

Three food distribution events are scheduled for Saturday, August 8. Two in Silver Spring and one in Germantown. All three will begin at 10 a.m. and operate until noon. The first in Silver Spring, taking place at Francis Scott Key Middle School at 910 Schindler Drive, is a drive-thru style “grab & go.” They have […]

A grab and go boxed groceries and meal distribution will take place Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring.  TODAY! A Grab and Go food distribution event is scheduled from 1 – 3 p.m. at 31 Norwood Road in Silver Spring. For additional food resources, visit the County's website: […]

MCPS will cancel its meal service on Tuesday because of expected emergency weather conditions in the county.  IMPORTANT NOTE: MCPS meal service will be canceled tomorrow, Aug. 4 due to projected emergency weather conditions expected in the area. MCPS DFNS will provide double meal service today, Aug. 3. For additional food resources, visit: https://t.co/EWG0DovCgC pic.twitter.com/btA2D9eQxA […]

A free food pickup is happening on Saturday, July 18 at Journey’s Crossing Church. Those interested have to register through a google link and bring their confirmation number to the pickup. Journey’s Crossing Church is located at 12900 Cloverleaf Center Drive, Germantown. The event partners include the Rajasthali Association of Washington DC, India Development and […]

A grab and go boxed groceries and meal distribution will take place Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 31 Norwood Road, Silver Spring.  Grab & Go Pop-Up on 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 in Silver Spring. Please share! @NourishNow pic.twitter.com/n1BNlQ5GB4 — MoCoFoodCouncil (@MoCoFoodCouncil) July 14, 2020 The food distribution will also take place on July […]

It’s Wednesday, July 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Superintendent Press Conference: MCPS Superintendent Dr. Jack Smith will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. He will discuss planning and considerations for the fall semester. The conference will be streamed on YouTube. 2. MCPS Virtual Conversation: MCPS will host […]

There’s a free food distribution event happening in Kensington on Saturday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. The Up 2 Us Foundation is hosting a drive-up grocery box pick up called “Groceries 2 Go!” at Albert Einstein High School located at 11135 Newport Mill Road. 400 boxes of free produce will be available while supplies last. […]