Montgomery Co Office of Food Systems Resilience

The OFSR is building a more equitable, efficient, resilient, and sustainable food system.

A department of the Montgomery County, MD government.

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Now accepting applications! The FY26 Food As Medicine Grant Program is now open: https://t.co/sZr5YmYSPW

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The FY26 Food Aggregation Grant Program is now accepting applications! Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/Tzc2KrKCPx

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July with OFSR 🍅

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Now accepting applications: https://t.co/3B00GH5wjH

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Visiting WUMCO Help and the UpCounty Hub at their weekly food distribution, funded through our School-Based Food Assistance Program!

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June with the OFSR ☀️

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The FY25 Food Recovery Network Infrastructure Grant Program is now open!
Learn more: https://t.co/BAMH7c9TFw

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The OFSR is hiring! Learn more: https://t.co/f1mZtlxBrx

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March was packed with powerful connections and forward momentum! The OFSR team hit the ground running—joining community meetings, visiting partner sites, and representing at conferences.
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The FY25 Nutrition Benefits Outreach Grant Program is here!

We're excited to support new approaches to reach and provide enrollment for families that are eligible for SNAP and other nutrition benefit programs.

https://t.co/jvYpFH8pVi

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The OFSR is hiring! We are searching for a Performance Data Fellow. This will be a paid, 10-week internship starting in Mid-May.
Here's the link to learn more: https://t.co/hYfJFPxXbw

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Congrats to EduCare Support Services!🎉

They just opened their One Stop Center, expanding access to food assistance and essential services SIX days a week.

We’re proud to support their work through the Community Food Assistance Grant Program and celebrate their impact! 💙

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The FY24 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program has supported seven grantees to expand food production and education across Montgomery County. So far, we’ve seen a 78% increase in food-growing space and engaged 1,907 residents—and we’re just getting started! 🍅🥕

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🌟 January with OFSR! 🌟

✅ Kicking off 2025 with community engagement to strengthen our local food system

✅ Reflecting, reconnecting, and strategizing during our quarterly retreat

Here’s to a great year ahead! 🌱

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Looking for food or hosting a food distribution event in Montgomery County?
Check out our newly updated food resources site: https://t.co/uZBvPHIyBz

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Our MC Groceries Program was featured in a recent @washingtonpost article! This innovative partnership between OFSR and Instacart bridges the “SNAP Gap,” providing eligible families with access to fresh, nutritious food delivered right to their doorstep.

https://t.co/jWaF6dDMgg

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Have questions about grants, data collection, or operational challenges? 🤔

Join us for Community Conversations! These 15-minute sessions are your chance to connect with OFSR staff for support and guidance. 💡

📅 Sign up now: https://t.co/8oU7sZxEet

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Take a look at just a few moments from our October Recap! Last month, we visited inspiring partners in the field, celebrated new beginnings, and even got our hands a bit dirty. Here's to building a more resilient food system! #MontgomeryCounty

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@Andrew_Friedson, @dawn_luedtke, @CM_Sayles, #CMMarilynBalcombe, @MontCoExec Elrich, the #MoCoFoodCouncil, the @MoCoOAG, the @ilsr, the @communityfndn, & other farm and food resiliency proponents opened the Composting Education Hub and the MoCo Microhub at the #AgHistoryFarmPark

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This year, we have numerous activities and events for you to relish the taste of #Maryland #apples . Join us for “Take a Bite of Maryland”! Please visit https://t.co/ZSDVdpmgEr  to print out an Apple Buddy and discover more about this month's events! #buylocal