Congratulations to the nine community-based, non-profit organizations involved in food recovery and food security efforts that received this year’s capacity-building grants. Manna Food Center , Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) , and the Montgomery County Food Council , in collaboration with the Greater Washington Community Foundation , awarded $67,465 in Community Food Rescue (CFR) mini-grants. The organizations will use these $2,000-$10,000 grants to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their effortsContinue Reading
Sometimes a small investment can have a huge impact. A new refrigerator or freezer can make all the difference in helping a food assistance organization start, advance, or enhance food recovery in the community. Thanks to the generous funding provided by Montgomery County , leveraged with additional private support from the Mead Family Foundation and Burness , this year’s Community Food RescueContinue Reading