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Montgomery County officials want to address a shortage food in local animal shelters while pet stores throw away edible food. Congressman Jamie Raskin, and Representatives Fred Upton, Lucy McBath and Young Kim have introduced the Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act (BARK). It would provide animal shelters protection from being sued against the effects of […]

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) received donations of fresh produce and personal protective equipment (PPE) for their police personnel on Thursday. Members from the Patrice Birckman Family Foundation and the M.C. Police Foundation donated 150 crates of fresh produce to MCP personnel. Chief of Police Marcus G. Jones appeared in a video giving thanks […]

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will have its annual bicycle collection on Oct. 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to the Montgomery County Council Office Building parking garage, at the corner of East Jefferson and Monroe Streets in Rockville. The event is part of Community Service Month. Donated bikes and parts will […]

Officials with the American Red Cross say there is a shortage of blood at hospitals nationwide. According to the Red Cross, blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in. Fewer blood donors and blood drives occurred last week resulting in as many as 17,000 fewer blood donations, the organization said. […]

Ride On bus passengers can help needy families and receive a free bus ride by donating canned or nonperishable food during Ride On’s 32nd annual food drive. The drive, started by a group of bus drivers over 30 years ago, runs from Sunday, April 28, through Saturday, May 4. During the week, food collection bags […]

Officials with the American Red Cross say there is a shortage of blood at hospitals nationwide. According to the Red Cross, blood donations have fallen short of hospital needs for the past few months, resulting in about 39,000 fewer donations than what’s needed, the organization said. The American Red Cross is asking residents to donate […]

The 30th annual “Give and Ride” campaign takes place from now thru April 30. Find out more in this report, below: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

First, there was Black Friday, then Small Business Saturday and, of course, Cyber Monday. December 1st is Giving Tuesday. Have you considered Montgomery Community Media when making your end of the year donation? MCM is all about informing, connecting, engaging and educating communities. MCM also serves the community thru economic development, nonprofit partnerships and collaborations, and […]

The days leading up to Thanksgiving are traditionally busy for the staff and volunteers at Manna Food Center and this year is no exception. “We are on track to help well over 4,000 families at this time of year,” said Jackie DeCarlo, the executive director of Manna Food Center. DeCarlo said her organization is seeing […]

County Executive Ike Leggett launched the Ride On’s “Give and Ride” campaign. Montgomery County Ride On bus passengers can donate food and get a free trip. The drive is from now through April 25. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.