Montgomery Community Media

The COVID-19 pandemic is placing a lot of strain on food banks this year as people are increasingly in need of food and other supplies. But Safeway, a grocery chain with stores across Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, announced plans to provide relief to multiple Food Banks and other area non-profits this holiday season. As part […]

Clarksburg High School’s Student Ambassadors program is giving back to families in need this Thanksgiving. School counselors at Clarksburg identified 30 families in need at the school, as well as 30 families in need at Rocky Hill Middle School — and the Student Ambassadors Program raised enough money to donate Thanksgiving meals to these families. […]

A Gaithersburg church is handing out free turkeys Tuesday. The Mercy Seat Chapel, 17604 Washington Grove Lane, plans to hand out 500 turkeys before the holiday is out. About 250 were distributed last week, said Omobola Cole, a member of the church. Members of the church donated the money to buy the turkeys, Cole said.

Here are your five things to know today, Nov. 21st, in Montgomery County: 1. Fire watch: Montgomery County firefighters have been responding to fallen trees, downed wires and fires as a result of windy and dry weather across Montgomery County. Remember, if you see a downed wire or pole use caution. The strongest winds today will […]

The Holiday Giving Project is short 500 turkeys and hoping the community steps up to gobble up the need. The Holiday Giving Project, sponsored by the County’s Department of Health and Human Services and coordinated by A Wider Circle, is in need of donated turkeys and chickens or grocery store gift cards to purchase a […]

The month of November is a busy time for the Manna Food Center as thousands of people turn to the local food bank for assistance.  MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports how the local nonprofit is making a difference to so many in Montgomery County. On Nov. 20, Manna Food Center helped over 429 families and over […]