The holidays are the season of giving; giving love and giving thanks. The holidays are also about helping those in need. Read below to hear about one such giving story.   We reached out to our Community Food Rescue network to see if any of our donors had extra or special donations they could post to their ChowMatch account
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Sometimes it takes the enthusiastic optimism of students to get the job done. In Spring 2022, we introduced you to a Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) student-led initiative to reduce food waste in schools. The Coalition to ReImagine School Food Waste , comprised of students from Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Richard Montgomery high schools, started with a waste-sort study in a few MCPS schools.
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Join Manna Food Center’s Community Food Rescue network for the first-ever Montgomery County Community Food Rescue Week , October 13-20. Fun and informational events throughout the week will educate the public about what we can all do to tackle food waste and hunger in the county. There are many ways to get involved to help amplify our message and
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On Sundays, the  Olney Farmers and Artists Market  is THE place to be if you’re into good food, local produce, unique art and building community. While you may first be enticed by vendors who provide delicious edibles and cool crafts, you’ll want to stay longer to visit with exhibiting local non-profits and small businesses.  The market is also a wonderful CFR partner.
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Our goal of “feeding more and wasting less” in Montgomery County is a nonstop endeavor, and Community Food Rescue is thrilled to share learnings, and learn with others who share our vision. In the past few months, we’ve participated in a number of events with partners in our network and the broader community. Cultivate the Chesapeake Foodshed 18th Annual Conference : In
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