County Council Approves $14M for Food Systems Office in FY27 Budget

On May 15, 2026, the Montgomery County Council approved a $7.9 billion FY27 operating budget that includes nearly $14 million for the Office of Food Systems Resilience. The funding will maintain OFSR programming and staffing at FY26 levels, supporting food access, food sovereignty, and local food system initiatives. New priorities include a Food Aggregation Grant Program, common impact metrics, and expanded community feedback mechanisms.