Support and Resources for Our Neighbors in Need

As furloughs and reduced SNAP benefits strain household budgets, the effects are reaching businesses and communities across the county. The resources below help residents access food, health, and essential support during challenging times.

Community Food & Care Resources in Montgomery County, MD

Find free food, meal delivery, health, pet, and personal-care support near you

Food Distribution & Pantries

• Food Distribution Calendar – Find current food giveaways and pantries near you.🔗 montgomerycountymd.gov/ofsr/food

• Manna Food Center – Free groceries and delivery for residents in need.🔗 www.mannafood.org

• Capital Area Food Bank – Locate pantries by ZIP code.🔗 www.capitalareafoodbank.org/find-food

• Nourish Now – Rescued food and prepared meals for families.🔗 www.nourishnow.org

• Interfaith Works Food Pantry – Groceries, clothing, and emergency help.🔗 www.iworksmc.org

• MUM (Mid-County United Ministries) – Emergency food pantry and assistance.🔗 www.mumhelp.org

• WUMCO Help – Groceries and emergency financial help for Poolesville, Barnesville, and surrounding areas.🔗 www.wumcohelp.org

  
  

Meals for Children & Families

• MCPS Free & Reduced-Price Meals – Apply for school meal benefits.🔗 montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition

• Summer Meals Program – Free meals for children when school is out.🔗 montgomerycountymd.gov/summermeals

  
  

Meals for Seniors & Older Adults

• Senior Nutrition Program – Congregate lunches and home-delivered meals.🔗 montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/Nutrition

• Senior Connection – Volunteer grocery shopping and food-box delivery for adults 60+.🔗 www.seniorconnectionmc.org

• Village Programs – Neighborhood volunteer groups helping older adults age in place.🔗 www.montgomerycountymd.gov/villages

  
  

Prepared Meal Providers

• Shepherd’s Table – Free daily hot meals for anyone in need.🔗 www.shepherdstable.org

• Interfaith Works Connections Café – Hot meals for people experiencing homelessness.🔗 www.iworksmc.org

• Community Vision (Community Reach of Montgomery County) – Daily meals and case management.🔗 www.cmrocks.org

• Rainbow Community Development Center – Prepared meals and groceries for families.🔗 www.rainbowcdc.org

• Bethesda Cares – Lunches and outreach for unhoused residents.🔗 www.bethesdacares.org

• The Lord’s Table (Gaithersburg Community Soup Kitchen) – Free hot and bagged meals.🔗 www.lordstablesoupkitchen.org

  
  

Meal Delivery Programs

• Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) – Kosher meal delivery for older adults.🔗 www.jssa.org/services/aging-in-place/meal-delivery

• Food & Friends – Free prepared meals for people living with serious illnesses.🔗 www.foodandfriends.org

• American Muslim Senior Society (AMSS) – Halal meal delivery for seniors.🔗 www.amssmd.org

• Meals on Wheels (local chapters) – Home-delivered meals countywide.🔗 Bethesda–Chevy Chase | Colesville | Gaithersburg | Germantown | Rockville | Takoma Park / Silver Spring | Wheaton | Central Maryland

  
  

Food Providers Who Can Deliver

(for those who can’t afford groceries)

• Manna Food Center – www.mannafood.org

• So What Else – www.sowhatelse.org

• Bethesda HELP – www.bethesdahelp.org

• Olney HELP – www.olneyhelp.org

• Rockville HELP – www.rockvillehelp.org

• Germantown HELP – www.germantownhelp.org

• Damascus HELP – www.damascushelp.org

• CHEER (Community Health & Empowerment through Education and Research) – www.communitycheer.org

Health & Mobile Care Services

• Montgomery County Mobile Health Clinic (M-MoHi) – Free/low-cost medical, dental, and behavioral-health care for residents with transportation or insurance barriers.📞 (240) 777-1017🔗 montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/PHS/MobileHealth

  
  

Pet Support Resources

• Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) – Pet Food Pantry & Low-Cost Clinic📍 601 S Stonestreet Ave., Rockville MD 20850 📞 (240) 252-2555🔗 www.mchumane.org/community-support-pet-food-bank

• Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County (AWLMC) – “Chompers” Pet Food Bank & Spay/Neuter Assistance📍 12 Park Ave., Gaithersburg MD 20877🔗 awlmc.org/chompers-pet-food-bank

• Montgomery County Partners for Animal Well-Being (MCPAW) – Pet Food Pantry & Vet-Assistance Grants🔗 mcpaw.org/programs

• Montgomery County Office of Animal Services – Financial Resources for Pet Owners📞 (240) 773-5900🔗 montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/Ownerresources/financialresources.html

• Montgomery County Community Cat Coalition (MC C³) – Community Cat Food Bank🔗 mcc3.org

  
  

Diaper & Period-Product Resources

• Greater DC Diaper Bank – Diapers, wipes, adult incontinence items, and period products via partner hubs.📍 8860 Monard Dr., Silver Spring MD 20910 🔗 greaterdcdiaperbank.org

• I Support The Girls – Collects & distributes bras and menstrual products for those in need.🔗 isupportthegirls.org

• County Public Facilities Program – Free menstrual product dispensers in schools and some public buildings across Montgomery County.

  
  

Volunteer & Donate

• Montgomery County Volunteer Center – Donate food, money, or time.🔗 montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter

• Holiday Giving & Donations – Seasonal donation drives across the county.🔗 montgomerycountymd.gov/volunteercenter/volunteers/HolidayGivingandDonations.html

  
  

Quick County Links

• Main Food Assistance Page: montgomerycountymd.gov/ofsr/food

• Find Food Near You (Map): montgomerycountymd.gov/ofsr/food/findfood.html