Montgomery Community Media

“The mission of Manna Food Center is to help our neighbors that are at risk of food security. In Montgomery County that’s about 63,000 people during normal times; and we help people through food distribution, nutrition education, and advocacy,” said Manna Food Center’s Director of Development & Communications, Stephanie Hubbard. The gift of giving here […]

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro released a list of resources for residents affected by the partial federal government shutdown. Navarro encourages all residents impacted negatively by the shutdown to seek assistance. She also encourages residents who can afford to do so, to give to fundraising efforts to support those experiencing financial hardship. “As bills […]

Manna Food Center is temporarily waiving income requirements to offer food assistance to Montgomery County residents who’ve been financially hurt by the federal government shutdown. In a press release, Jackie DeCarlo, Manna’s chief executive officer, said that Manna is ready to open its doors to county residents in need. “We recognize that many government employees, […]

Manna Food Center’s Community Food Rescue Week has come to an end, but not without a little friendly cooking competition. Local chefs prepared dishes during Manna’s “No Waste, Big Taste” cooking contest. Hear more on how the competition aimed to help educate the community on preventing food waste in the video below: Here downtown Silver […]

A recent study by the United States Department of Agriculture found that Americans waste about one pound of food per day. That equals more than 230 pounds per year and Manna Food Center is trying to change that. Manna, one of the largest food bank centers in Montgomery County, has kicked off its inaugural community […]

What does the term gleaning and the adage “Waste Not, Want Not” have in common? Manna Food Center is hoping you will participate in the first Community Food Rescue Week to find out! Manna Food Center, Montgomery County’s largest food assistance organization, and the Community Food Rescue network have teamed up to educate, inform and entertain […]

Manna Food Center and Silver Spring United Methodist Church Announce Opening of Community Kitchen Manna Food Center (Manna) in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring United Methodist Church (SSUMC) celebrate Saturday, June 23, the opening of a community kitchen in the church’s Four Corners location at 33 University Blvd. East. The kitchen will be used to turn […]

Manna Food Center held its annual Heroes Against Hunger Awards Reception at the Fillmore in Silver Spring Wednesday night to recognize community champions in the fight against hunger. Awards were given in three categories: Individual Hero, Corporate Hero, and Community Hero, according to a news release. The winners, selected by Manna’s Volunteer Board of Directors, […]

Don Mooers hosts the latest episode of Montgomery Week in Review. Mooers’ guests include Jackie DeCarlo, Mike Ball, Fred Evans, and Elaine Apter. Mooers and the panel discuss Manna Food and their preparations for supporting clients during the cold winter months, EveryMind’s Serving Together program for veterans, the recent Committee for Montgomery’s Legislative Breakfast, and the […]

Here are five things to know today, July 13, in Montgomery County: 1. Heat Advisory: The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon – 8 p.m. in Montgomery County. 2. Senator Sanders in Silver Spring: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders is scheduled to endorse Ben Jealous for Maryland governor at the Silver Spring […]