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Silver Spring Hub Feeds 5,000 Families Monthly via Aeroponics

The Silver Spring Service Consolidation Hub at Clifton Park Baptist Church serves 5,000 families per month using aeroponic indoor farming towers.

Jawando· Dec 24, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Celebrating the Light of our Community”
Dec 24
Health & Human Services

Free Monthly Divorce and Separation Classes Start Jan. 7

Free classes on Maryland divorce law, led by family law attorneys, run monthly on the first Wednesday through June 2026.

CFW· Dec 24, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from the Commission for Women”
Dec 24
Health & Human Services

County Food Assistance Resources and Map Available

Montgomery County's Office of Food Systems Resilience website and a locator map help residents find nearby food assistance providers.

Evans· Dec 24, 2025· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from Councilmember Shebra Evans!”
Dec 24
Health & Human Services

OFSR Awards $428K to Six Food Rescue Nonprofits

Six organizations received $428,202 in FY26 Community Food Assistance grants in October 2025 for food recovery services.

OFSR· Dec 24, 2025· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Food Recovery Network with New Funding, Coordination, …”
Dec 24
Health & Human Services

$30K Grant Funds Food Recovery Network Coordination

OFSR awarded $30,000 to the Montgomery County Food Council to coordinate the new Food Recovery Collaborative.

OFSR· Dec 24, 2025· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Food Recovery Network with New Funding, Coordination, …”
Dec 24
Health & Human Services

County Awards $306K for Food Recovery Infrastructure Grants

OFSR's FRNI Grant Program awarded $306,000 in Spring 2025 to four nonprofits for refrigerated vehicles and cold storage.

OFSR· Dec 24, 2025· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Expands Food Recovery Network with New Funding, Coordination, …”
Dec 24
Health & Human Services

VITA Free Tax Help Appointments Open January 5; Volunteers Needed

Free VITA tax assistance appointments open Jan. 5, 2026; volunteers sought for IRS-certified roles through mid-April.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
Health & Human Services

Head Start Program Seeks Coat Donations for Young Students

Montgomery County Head Start/Pre-K is collecting new coats, hats, gloves, and boots in sizes 4–6 for children in need.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
Health & Human Services

Free EITC Awareness Day Event Set for January 30 at USG

The CAA and partners host a free EITC Awareness Day/VITA Kick-Off event Jan. 30, 11 AM–1 PM at Universities at Shady Grove.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
Health & Human Services

DHHS Community Action Agency Moves to New Division

The Community Action Agency formally transferred from the Office of Community Affairs to the Division of Children, Youth and Family Services in December 2025.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
Health & Human Services

Free Separation and Divorce Law Series Starts January 7

Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts monthly family law classes every first Wednesday through June 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

EITC Awareness Day and VITA Tax Help Kick-Off Jan. 30

Free public event at Universities at Shady Grove features resource fair and formal program on free tax filing and earned income credits.

Community Action Agency· Dec 19, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day/VITA Kick-Off Event on January 30th”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

FY26 Community Food Assistance Grants to Be Distributed Before Christmas

Amended FY26 Community Food Assistance grant agreements and increased payments are expected to be processed and distributed before Christmas 2025.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

FY26 Local Food Aggregation Grant to Launch in January, Awards $550K

A new $550K county grant for a local food aggregation facility is expected to launch in January 2026 to support wholesale and institutional market demand.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

FY27 Community Supports Partnership Grant Applications Due Jan. 6

Montgomery County's FY27 CSP Grant RFA is open through Jan. 6, 2026, funding behavioral health services for students; MCPS letter of support no longer required.

OGM· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 NSP Priority Deadline Extended! - December 19, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

Age-Friendly Survey Deadline Extended to Dec. 31

Montgomery County extended its Age-Friendly Community Needs Assessment Survey deadline to Dec. 31 for residents aged 60 and over.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 19, 2025· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “AARP Recognizes Montgomery County as the #2 Place for Older Adults to Live Among…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

AARP Ranks Montgomery County #2 for Older Adults Nationwide

Montgomery County earned the #2 spot among large U.S. communities on the AARP Livability Index for older adult quality of life.

Montgomery County PIO· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “AARP Recognizes Montgomery County as the #2 Place for Older Adults to Live Among…”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Vendors for Domestic Violence Prevention and Education

Montgomery County issued informal solicitation #1190696 for Domestic Violence Prevention and Education services under LSBRP.

Procurement· Dec 19, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 19
Health & Human Services

County Activates Cold Weather Shelters as Temperatures Drop

Montgomery County is opening cold weather shelters and warming centers for residents experiencing homelessness during cold weather periods.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
Health & Human Services

County Energy Assistance Programs Open for Winter Applications

Montgomery County is offering utility and energy assistance programs for income-qualified residents facing higher heating and electricity bills this winter.

Luedtke· Dec 18, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “What We’ve Been Working On: Safety, Trust & Community Care”
Dec 18
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