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Montgomery County Food Council, Montgomery County Food Council P. O. Box 34412 Bethesda, Bethesda, MD (2026)

03/25/2026

The Food Council applauds Montgomery County for being the first in the Washington Metropolitan region to officially take on the Local Food Procurement Challenge!

We are lucky to have such forward-thinking public officials, and here's so much gratitude to Councilmember Andrew Friedson for spearheading the charge.

It was great to hear speakers at the press conference in support of bolstering local farms selling to institutions:

🥦 Heather Bruskin, OFSR

🌶️ Truphena Choti, Afrithriveinc

🍅 Jenna Umbriac, Manna

🍠 Jenny Freeman, Community FarmShare

🥕 Metropolitan Council of Governments

03/23/2026

Today marks a key deadline in the Maryland General Assembly: Crossover Day.

This marks the point by which a bill must pass out of its chamber of origin, either the House of Delegates or the Senate, and “cross over” to the other chamber to have the best chance of becoming law.

For advocates, Crossover Day is important because it signals which bills are gaining traction, helps prioritize advocacy efforts for bills still in play, and marks a shift in focus to influencing the second chamber. It’s often seen as a turning point in the session, when the list of viable legislation narrows and the pace of decision-making accelerates.

For an update on food system legislation currently before the General Assembly, visit the Maryland Food System Resiliency Council’s Legislative Tracker: https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/food-resilience.aspx
Visit our website to learn more about the Food Council’s food system advocacy work: https://mocofoodcouncil.org/food-system-advocacy/

03/18/2026

Thank you to Mid-County United Ministries and Wheaton High School for hosting the Food Council and fellow partners at their monthly family choice pantry, giving us the opportunity to see how grant funding from the Office of Food Systems Resilience is being put into action to support MCPS students and their families experiencing food insecurity.

This monthly market serves approximately 100 families, with a strong emphasis on providing access to fresh produce and culturally relevant foods.

Our Food Resource Specialists, Sharon and Febe, were on-site connecting families to SNAP, FARMS, Sun Bucks, and County Groceries.

We are grateful for the partnerships that make this work possible.

Thank you to our fellow attendees:
MCPS Superintendent, Dr.Thomas Taylor;
Staff from Councilmembers Sayles and Luedtke's offices; Nestor Alvarenga, Director, Wheaton Regional Services Center; and staff from the Office of Food Systems Resilience.

03/17/2026

Our March Food Systems Advocacy Call registration is live!

Join fellow food system advocates to amplify our collective impact and strengthen support for equitable food policies and funding. Learn how these issues are reflected in the County budget, and how to make your voice heard.

We will discuss how coordinated messaging and shared stories can amplify our collective impact and strengthen support for policies and funding that advance equitable food access.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/March25Advocacy

03/17/2026

Over the weekend, our Food Resource Specialists visited the SuperVITA Free Tax Prep & Resource Fair to speak with families about SNAP benefits and food assistance resources. In addition to continuing to assist residents with SNAP applications, our team now assists with SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) applications, MC Groceries applications, and school meal (FARMs) applications, as well as connecting residents with WIC benefits, farmers market nutrition programs, food assistance resources near them, and other social services for which they may qualify. Visit https://mocofoodcouncil.org/ for our newly updated Food Assistance Resource Center. If you or a resident you know needs assistance, please contact our Food Resource Specialists at (301) 818- 3614 or [email protected].

03/16/2026

The 2026 Maryland General Assembly is in session!

This is your opportunity to advocate for a more equitable food system.

Swipe to see upcoming hearings and bills that impact the food system. Your voice matters!

Upcoming Hearings:
HB1458 State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Refugees and Asylees - Establishment
✅ 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. - House Hearing

Each year, the Maryland Food System Resiliency Council creates a legislation tracker to monitor food systems-related bills in the Maryland General Assembly. You can use the tracker to learn about the bills and where they are in the legislative process.

Learn more about FSRC and the tracker:
https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/food-resilience.aspx

Visit our website to learn more about the Food Council’s food systems advocacy work: https://mocofoodcouncil.org/food-system-advocacy/

03/09/2026

The 2026 Maryland General Assembly is in session!

This is your opportunity to advocate for a more equitable food system.

Swipe to see upcoming hearings and bills that impact the food system. Your voice matters!

Upcoming Hearings:
HB1318 Department of Human Services - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Error Reduction
✅ 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. - House Hearing

HB1554 Sales and Use Tax - Electricity for Agriculture Purposes - Study and Report
✅ 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. - House Hearing

HB1556 Business Regulation - Sugary Beverage Advertisements - Warning Labels
✅ 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. - House Hearing

HB1490 Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Good Cause and Adequate Reason Exceptions
✅ 3/11 at 1:00 p.m - House Hearing

SB0886/HB1229 Consumer Protection and Labor and Employment - Food Service Facilities and Minimum Wage
✅ 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. - Senate Hearing

SB0887 Labor and Employment - Greenhouse Workers - Collective Bargaining and Heat Protection
✅ 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. - Senate Hearing

SB0889 Consumer Protection and Labor and Employment - Electronic Shelving Labels and Surveillance-Based Price and Wage Setting - Prohibitions
✅ 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. - Senate Hearing

HB1565 Public Health - Obesity Management and Treatment Programs (Healthy Maryland for Every Body)
✅ 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. - House Hearing

Each year, the Maryland Food System Resiliency Council creates a legislation tracker to monitor food systems-related bills in the Maryland General Assembly. You can use the tracker to learn about the bills and where they are in the legislative process.

Learn more about FSRC and the tracker:
https://loom.ly/OpOwvXA

Visit our website to learn more about the Food Council’s food systems advocacy work: https://loom.ly/3qD6snM

03/05/2026

The Montgomery County Food Council is proud to join Maryland Hunger Solutions in the fight for every student to have access to a healthy breakfast.

We fully support the School Breakfast Program, which ensures that all children get a full and healthy meal to start their day.

03/04/2026

The Food Council has fully trained, bilingual Food Resource Specialists who can assist residents with accessing food benefits and referrals to essential services.

In addition to continuing to assist residents with SNAP applications, our team can assist with SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) applications, MC Groceries applications and school meal (FARMS) applications, as well as connecting residents with WIC benefits, farmers market nutrition programs, food assistance resources near them, and other social services for which they may qualify.

For more information or to refer a resident for assistance, visit https://mocofoodcouncil.org/snapoutreach/, send us an email at [email protected] or call us at 301-818-3614.

03/03/2026

This week, our Food Resource Specialists visited the Inwood House Resource Fair to speak with families about SNAP benefits and food assistance resources. In addition to continuing to assist residents with SNAP applications, our team now assists with SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) applications, MC Groceries applications, and school meal (FARMs) applications, as well as connecting residents with WIC benefits, farmers market nutrition programs, food assistance resources near them, and other social services for which they may qualify. Visit https://mocofoodcouncil.org/ for our newly updated Food Assistance Resource Center. If you or a resident you know needs assistance, please contact our Food Resource Specialists at (301) 818- 3614 or [email protected].

03/03/2026

The 2026 Maryland General Assembly is in session!

This is your opportunity to advocate for a more equitable food system.

Swipe to see upcoming hearings and bills that impact the food system. Your voice matters!

Upcoming Hearings:
HB0895/SB0387 Food Retailers - Dynamic Pricing, Surveillance Data, and Collective Bargaining Agreements (Protection From Predatory Pricing Act)
✅ 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. - House Hearing

HB1071/SB0861 Environment - Stormwater Management - Agricultural Land
✅ 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. - House Hearing

HB0903/SB0935 Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations to Food Banks and Other Charitable Entities
✅ 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. - Senate Hearing

HB0392/SB0284 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026
✅ 3/05 at 1:00 p.m - House Hearing

HB1342 Agriculture - Controlled-Environment and Hydroponic Agriculture
✅ 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. - House Hearing

Each year, the Maryland Food System Resiliency Council creates a legislation tracker to monitor food systems-related bills in the Maryland General Assembly. You can use the tracker to learn about the bills and where they are in the legislative process.

Learn more about FSRC and the tracker:
https://mdem.maryland.gov/pages/food-resilience.aspx

Visit our website to learn more about the Food Council’s food systems advocacy work: https://mocofoodcouncil.org/food-system-advocacy/

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