Resources
The following resources provide information about where to find food, how to connect with our work and the other agencies that we work with, where to buy and source food locally, and more. These resources are for individuals, households, food providers, and community-based organizations.
FY24 OFSR Impact Report
The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience is honored to share this year's annual Impact Report which highlights the accomplishments resulting from County food system investments made in FY24. These successes were made possible through OFSR's collaborations with more than 110 organizations, agencies, and residents to launch innovative programs that have collectively supported food access education and opportunity fro over 10,000 households in our County.
Food Access Information
- 311 is Montgomery County’s phone number for non-emergency government information to find government programs and services.
- Food Assistance Resource Map: This interactive map lists more than 100 food assistance sites in the County. This directory is searchable by location, food assistance type, accessibility and many other special features.
- Montgomery County’s Food Resources Page: This page includes a comprehensive list of food assistance resources in Montgomery County including information about upcoming food distributions, meal delivery services, and SNAP/WIC.
- Food Resource Specialists: This flyer gives an overview of the resources available through the Montgomery County Food Council's Food Resource Specialists.
Buying Local
- Maryland SNAP ED Program: An overview of some of the SNAP-Ed training and resource materials produced by Maryland SNAP-Ed.
- MOCO Made: This program is led by the Montgomery County Food Council to support food producers’ connections to customers, infrastructure, and financing in Montgomery County.
- Farmer’s Markets in Montgomery County: Find a farmers' market that is convenient for you, apply to become a vendor, and open a new farmers market.
- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs: Find information regarding opportunities to participate in a local CSA program.
OFSR Partner Agencies
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Office of Agriculture
Grant Opportunities for Food System Partners
- Grant Opportunities for Farmers
- Montgomery County Food Council Grants Page
- Office of Grants Management
Food System Policies
- Strategic Plan to End Childhood Hunger (2023)
- High Road Economic Inclusion Framework for a Climate-Ready Economy (2022)
- Strategic Plan to Advance Composting, Compost Use, and Food Scraps Diversion (2018)
- Montgomery County Food Security Plan (2017): This plan lays out the County Executive’s 5-year plan for ensuring Montgomery County residents have access to safe, sufficient, and nutritious food.
- Food Assistance Provider Safety and Security Guidelines (2025)
Please contact Catherine Nardi at [email protected] if interested in requesting a Letter of Support from the OFSR for a grant proposal.
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