How often do you wonder whether the food in your refrigerator is safe to eat? You know that block of cheddar cheese with a bit of mold? The carton of eggs dated last month? The once gorgeous spinach from the farmer’s market that now looks limp and unappealing. How about that can of beans inContinue Reading
Sometimes a small investment can have a huge impact. A new refrigerator or freezer can make all the difference in helping a food assistance organization start, advance, or enhance food recovery in the community. Thanks to the generous funding provided by Montgomery County , leveraged with additional private support from the Mead Family Foundation and Burness , this year’s Community Food RescueContinue Reading
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed legislation, Bill 19-16 to create a Five Year Strategic Plan to End Food Insecurity in Montgomery County . The goal of the plan is to reduce or eliminate food insecurity in Montgomery County. The plan will address demographic and geographic information about poverty and food support in the County including Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), Women,Infants, andContinue Reading