Council Approves $7.75M Package for Shutdown, SNAP Relief

The Montgomery County Council introduced a $7.75 million special appropriation on November 4, 2025 as part of a Public Service Support Resolution. The funding is split among the Office of Food Systems Resilience ($3.5M), Community Grants NDA ($2.25M), DHHS ($1.5M), and the Economic Development Fund ($500K). The appropriation targets residents and nonprofits affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown and changes to federal administration policies.