Food Insecurity Still a Major Problem Post-Pandemic
Many people would agree the country and the DMV are now in a post-pandemic phase. While concerns about Covid-19 have waned some, one of the persistent problems that became exacerbated… Read More
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Bruskin Appointed to Head New County Office of Food Systems Resilience
Heather Bruskin, former director of the Montgomery County Food Council, was appointed to head the county’s first Office of Food Systems Resilience. That office will coordinate the county’s efforts to… Read More
Panel: Food Insecurity Exists Throughout Montgomery County
As many residents spent Monday volunteering in memory of Martin Luther King Jr., an organization in Montgomery County held an advocacy round table on how to help those who are… Read More
Produce Distributed in County’s Farm to Food Program Increased by 25%
The number of county residents experiencing food insecurity has increased due to the pandemic and inflation. In an effort to help those who don’t always know how they will obtain… Read More
Takoma Park Awards Food Insecurity Reduction Grants
The City of Takoma Park introduced the Community Partner (CP2) grants March 4 that target food insecurity and underserved individuals and families residing in the city. Takoma Park awarded $250,000… Read More
Manna’s No Waste, Big Taste Cooking Competition Builds Food Recovery Awareness
Saturday’s No Waste, Big Taste competition in Downtown Silver Spring featured such foods as matzah, sundried tomatoes, “ugly” produce and browned beef. In a span of 45 minutes, two teams… Read More
MD Dept. of Education Offering Free Summer Meals For 18 And Younger
Starting this month, the Maryland State Department of Education (MDSE) will offer free meals this summer to youth 18 and younger through its Summer Food Service Program. According to Maryland… Read More
Raskin Praises Local Community Food Networks During Congressional Hearing
During a U.S. House of Representatives Rules Committee hearing about ending hunger in America Thursday morning, Rep. Jamie Raskin praised several anti-hunger organizations in his 8th Congressional District, including Adventist… Read More
Feed the Fridge Program Launches Second Location
A second Feed the Fridge location launched Monday at the Takoma Park Community Center. The Feed the Fridge program aims to decrease food insecurity by providing free meals from high… Read More
Manna CEO Credits ‘All the Women Who Shaped Me’ on International Women’s Day
Jackie DeCarlo is proud that throughout her almost eight years as Manna’s CEO, “We never had to turn anyone away.” That is saying a lot, because during this past year,… Read More
Feed the Fridge Program Launches in Takoma Park
Medium Rare Restaurant owner Mark Bucher will launch the Feed the Fridge program in Takoma Park starting Monday. The program aims to decrease food insecurity in the Takoma Park area… Read More
County Residents Can Now Request Food Assistance Online
Montgomery County residents in need of food assistance resources can now do so online. On Tuesday, the county government launched a Montgomery County Food Assistance online form, which is available in… Read More