AfriThrive Food Distribution at Aspen Hill
Food
Culturally relevant Fresh produce and protein.
Food Organizations: AfriThrive Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Mobile Market. Age: Adult. Family. Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 2405655013. Event Information Email: kayla.key@afrithrive.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
3132 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD 20906.
AfriThrive Food Distribution at Aspen Hill
Food
Culturally relevant Fresh produce and protein.
Food Organizations: AfriThrive Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Mobile Market. Age: Adult. Family. Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 2405655013. Event Information Email: kayla.key@afrithrive.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
3132 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD 20906.
Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
(By Appointment Only) Manna Market
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution.
Category: Seniors. Food Distribution. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Spring Parc
17 Featherwood Court
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
CANCELLED - Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please bring:
A bag for your groceries
At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only.
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit senecacreek.org.
Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Spring Parc Apartments
17 Featherwood Ct.
Friday Food Distribution
Food
Friday afternoons food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-442-1151. Event Information Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
East County CRC
3310 Gateshead Manor Way
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM.
751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.
Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
East County Community Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry (Appointment Only)
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs. At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please bring:
A bag for your groceries.
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org. Cost: N/A.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg MD.
For more info visit senecacreek.org.
First Saturday Food Distrbution
Food
Food Organizations: EduCare Support Services Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Regional Services. Seniors. Health. Access: Walk-In. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Adult. Teens. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Silver Spring. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 2404502092. Event Information Email: info@educaremd.org.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
7517 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912.
Free Groceries at First Baptist Church in Downtown Silver Spring
Food
From 10am to 12pm every Saturday morning we are giving one bag of shelf-stable groceries to every adult. We currently do not require any documentation or proof of residency, just show up at the front door off Wayne Ave. First Baptist Church of Silver Spring.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 3017541100. Event Information Email: saraa11@verizon.net. Cost: No cost.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Front door, First Baptist Church
828 Wayne Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
20910.
Saturday Food Distribution
Food
Saturday mornings food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-442-1151. Event Information Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
For more info visit stcamilluschurch.org.
A CLINIC WITHOUT BORDERS- EVERY SATURDAY
East County Initiative
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Category: Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING, MD.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
CANCELLED - We Do Seva Inc. (GGSF) Free Food Distribution
Food
Free food for families in need, currently we are serving on a bi weekly basis every other Sunday.
Vegetarian meals, milk, bread, produce and non perishables til supplies last.
our distribution currently is a grab and go, clients stay in their cars and we continue til we ran out of items available on that particular day.
Food Organizations: Guru Gobind Singh Foundation Trust. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Prepared Meals. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Event Information Phone: 609-751-8729. Event Information Email: shergillaman1@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Ride On Showcased in January 50+ Cable Show
Transit Services
MCDOT's Senior/Disabled Transportation Specialist and JCA will be guests on the January production of 50+ in Montgomery County, a cable TV program for and about older adults, co-produced by the Commission on Aging.
Online Location: Comcast channel 6, Channel 996 HD, Verizon channel 30. Category: Seniors. Media/Press. Transportation. Contact Name: Denise Isreal. Event Information Phone: 3014677218. Event Information Email: denise.isreal@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: N/A.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off
Food Scraps Programs
Drop-off your food scraps every week at the Olney Farmers & Artists Market.
Drop off the following food scraps so that they can be recycled: Coffee grounds and tea leaves (remove filters) , Cooked foods , Dairy (cheese and yogurt) , Eggshells , Fruit and vegetable scraps , Meat, fish, and bones.
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: 0.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Olney-Sandy Spring Rd (Rt 108) at Prince Philip Drive on the Medstar Montgomery Hospital Thrift Shop grounds.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tai Chi for You
East County Regional Services Center
Thai Chi for You.
Category: Community Events. Health. Seniors. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries
520 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
City of Light Helping Hands Food Pantry
Food
We distribute culturally appropriate relevant food that support residents of diverse communities.
Food Organizations: Kings & Priests Court Int'l Ministries. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged boxes. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 3014676646. Event Information Email: kpciministries@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring
MD 20904.
City of Lights Helping Hands - Food Pantry
East County Initiative
Please see image below for more infromation:
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Category: Food Distribution. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Sunday, January 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
520 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
Church of the Redeemer (COR)
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Our truck will be outside in the parking lot - left side of the building.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
19425 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Board of Social Services Monthly Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Board of Social Services will meet in person for their October and June meetings. All other meetings will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams. If you wish to attend one of the virtual meetings, please request a link no later than 3 pm on the day of the meeting by emailing MCBSS@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Online Location: Microsoft Teams. Event Information Email: mcbss@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Hannah Shaw. Boards: Board of Social Services. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
401 Hungerford Drive, Rockville MD 20850.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
English Conversations
East County Regional Services Center
White Oak Library - English Conversations.
Category: Seniors. Educational Class. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Rainbow CDC Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Event Information Phone: (301) 625-2561.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2120 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Category: Health. Event Information Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please bring:
A bag for your groceries
At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit senecacreek.org.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please bring:
A bag for your groceries
At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg MD 20878.
For more info visit senecacreek.org.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
In-Person Conversation Classes
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Glenmont United Methodist Church (GLEN)
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Outside: Look for our truck in the parking lot.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Create your Vision Board for the New Year
East County Regional Services Center
Create your Vision Board for the New Year.
Category: Community Events. Seniors. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Marilyn J. Praisner Library
14910 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
White Oak Gardens
11600 Lockwood Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Our truck will set up in the upper parking lot by the cafeteria on the side of the building.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
White Oak Gardens
11600 Lockwood Dr.
Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
White Oak Gardens
11600 Lockwood Drive.
In-Person Conversation Class
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! The class is offered year-round for intermediate speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Explore Farming Workshop
Events
In this free workshop you will:
Identify resources you have and resources you'll need for your farm business.
Learn about the variety of roles in the food system and opportunities to get involved.
Learn about New Entry Sustainable Farming Project's courses and services.
Identify next steps to get started with your new farm business.
Hear the perspective from a local farmer about getting started in agriculture.
This workshop is designed to help you identify what actions you will need to take towards a career in farming. This workshop is offered several times a year, sometimes online and sometimes in person.
Online Location: Zoom link will be sent to registrants. Category: Educational Class. Business. Contact Name: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Event Information Phone: 978-654-6745. Event Information Email: nesfp@tufts.edu. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit newentryfarming.my.site.com.
Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs > Monthly
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The agenda will be available on the COLTA Agendas and Minutes webpage.
Attendance by computer:
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123608933?pwd=US9WZTl6TFdnM2dSbHJha0pjUE5sQT09
Meeting ID: 821 2360 8933
Passcode: 715346
Attendance by telephone: One tap mobile
+13017158592,82123608933# US (Washington DC)
+13126266799,82123608933# US (Chicago),
These meetings are open to the public.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82123608933?pwd=US9WZTl6TFdnM2dSbHJha0pjUE5sQT09. Boards: Commission on Landlord-Tenant Affairs. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Committee Evaluation and Review Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Committee Evaluation and Review Board evaluates the current system of boards, committees, and commissions. Issues addressed by the committee may include length of terms, number of consecutive terms that can be served by a member, conflict of interest standards, and methods used for advertising vacancies.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3aco3gUQgcEBfnSfxlnS3FLfMoI3l-AGAh5SLEuvHXdyE1%40thread.tacv2/1724864022718?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22496fa612-4e04-434f-be83-6dc49a19788c%22%7d. Event Information Email: beth.gochrach@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Beth Gochrach. Event Information Phone: 240-777-2528. Boards: Committee Evaluation and Review Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. County Executive. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Category: Health. Event Information Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
(By Appointment Only) Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Food Pantry Distribution
Food
MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment.
Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Community Events. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall)
11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710
Wheaton, Maryland 20902.
For more info visit mumhelp.org.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
In-Person Conversation Class
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
People's Community Baptist Church Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
People's Community Baptist Church Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
People's Community Baptist Church
31 Norwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905.
(By Appointment Only) Food Pantry Distribution
Food
MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment.
Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall)
11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710
Wheaton, Maryland 20902.
For more info visit mumhelp.org.
In-Person Conversation Class for Beginners
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
TFCG Meeting
Towers and Antennas
All meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom (see link below). Meeting dates, times, and location are subject to change. Please check monthly agendas issued approximately one week before each meeting. Completed applications must be filed no later than 21 days prior to the next month's meeting to be considered for the current month's agenda. For Meeting Agenda, Meeting Minutes and Notice of Action please see below. These documents will be posted once they are available.
Link for the public attendees: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89077462717, agenda minutes actions.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us.
Montgomery College, Germantown Campus (GERM)
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Distribution Location: Parking Lot 1 – next to the Bus Stop (enter via Route 118/Germantown Road).
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Liberty Grove UMC Food Giveaway
Food
We are a free drive-through food pantry giving away fresh fruits, vegetables, and bread. We are convenient for zip codes 20866, 20904, and 20905.
Though our posted hours are 3:00-4:30 pm, we are usually forced to start closer to 2:00 when our parking lot is full of cars and overflowing onto Old Columbia Pike. As a result, we frequently run out of food by 3:30 pm.
Food Organizations: Liberty Grove United Methodist Church. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 3014219166. Event Information Email: office@libertygrovechurch.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
15225 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866.
Kingdom Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kingdom Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Windsor Court and Tower Apartments
13900 Castle Boulevard
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries
520 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Windsor Court and Tower Apartments
13900 Castle Blvd.
Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee (CEAQAC) is charged with advising the Montgomery County Executive and Council on issues related to energy and air quality. CEAQAC generally meets on the first Wednesday of every month, from 7-9 p.m. Currently due to the health pandemic, meetings are held virtually CEAQAC meetings are open to the public. Meetings may be postponed due to holidays, weather, or other factors, so please contact DEP to determine if the Committee is meeting at the designated time and place. Contact energy@montgomerycountymd.gov for current Video/Teleconference Information.
Online Location: Contact energy@montgomerycountymd.gov for Video/Teleconference Information. Event Information Email: energy@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Lindsey Shaw. Event Information Phone: 240-777-7754. Boards: Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Environmental Protection. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Commission on Common Ownership Communities > Monthly
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The agenda will be available on the Agenda and Minutes of CCOC Meetings webpage.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IeLSgIUFQyqmljlCnVJVLQ
Please remember that members of the general public are welcome to observe and listen in on the meeting but may not participate except when invited by the CCOC Chair to speak during the “Community Forum” portion of the agenda. If you have a pending case before the CCOC, you may NOT discuss the merits of the case when speaking during Community Forum.
If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please e-mail us at: CCOC@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Thank you.
The CCOC meets the first Wednesday of each month to review cases, decide what will go to hearing, and discuss issues.
These meetings are open to the public.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ptxquNiMSFiVLZMhFBqcrA. Event Information Email: nicolette.fahs@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Nicolette Fahs. Event Information Phone: 240-777-3655. Boards: Commission on Common Ownership Communities. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.
East County Citizens Advisory Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Boards: East County Citizens Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: East County. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
East County Regional Services Center
3300 Briggs Chaney Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting will include a work session from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by the public session beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Event Information Email: kevin.manarolla@montgomeryplanning.org. Contact Name: Kevin Manarolla. Event Information Phone: 301-563-3409. Boards: Historic Preservation Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Family.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Wheaton, MD 20902.
For more info visit montgomeryplanning.org.
East County Citizens Advisory Board (ECCAB) Meeting
East County Regional Services Center
East County Citizens Advisory Board (ECCAB) Meeting.
Category: Seniors. Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
East County Regional Service Center
3300 Briggs Chaney Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Separation and Divorce: What Do I Need To Know?
Commission for Women
Please join us as local family law attorneys walk through the "ins" and "outs" of going through a separation and divorce in Maryland. You will learn about: Methods of Dispute Resolution, When and Where to File, Types of Divorce and Grounds, Financial Statements, Alimony, Property and Equitable Distribution, Role of the Attorney, and Domestic Violence/Orders of Protection.
All classes are FREE and are from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Classes are held on the first Wednesday of the month through June 2026.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DEo-Rc1NRs6AzLicc2KV1w. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Community Events. Educational Class. Health. Age: Adult. Family. Seniors. Contact Name: Carmen Kaarid. Event Information Email: carmen.kaarid@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us.
Ask an EV Owner
Energy
On the 1st Wednesday of the every month join EV Owners of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) for our on-line Ask An EV Owner event. Are you shopping for an EV? Do you have questions about your new EV? Or are you just curious about EVs? If you can answer yes to any of these questions then this event is for you.
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Time: 7:30PM to 8:30PM,
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Zoom link posted on the website for each monthly call.
Online Location: https://evadc.wildapricot.org/Ask?fbclid=IwAR2tztbwBLZCLAYs_R6Lp0aomBTZ_DDrfXZ1BQFec04vOjdZowZmEX1_ZCU. Category: Environmental Protection. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Silver Spring. East County. Upcounty. MidCounty. Contact Name: Brian Booher. Event Information Phone: 240-506-6075. Event Information Email: brian.booher@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit evadc.wildapricot.org.
Rainbow CDC Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Event Information Phone: (301) 625-2561.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2120 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Category: Health. Event Information Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Commission on Aging, Public Policy
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Public Policy Committee advocates for policies, programs, and proposals at the local, State, and Federal level that positively affect the lives of Montgomery County's older adults.
Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82549737756?pwd=zTudey8L3f1SXGf5oW7m3wWgbUys9z.1. Event Information Email: tremayne.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Tremayne Jones. Event Information Phone: 240-777-1262. Boards: Commission on Aging. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
(By Appointment Only) Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Food Pantry Distribution
Food
MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment.
Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Community Events. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall)
11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710
Wheaton, Maryland 20902.
For more info visit mumhelp.org.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please bring:
A bag for your groceries
At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit senecacreek.org.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please bring:
A bag for your groceries
At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg MD 20878.
For more info visit senecacreek.org.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
(By Appointment Only) Food Pantry Distribution
Food
MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment.
Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall)
11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710
Wheaton, Maryland 20902.
For more info visit mumhelp.org.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Know your County - Montgomery College
East County Regional Services Center
Know your County - Montgomery College.
Category: Government. Community Events. Educational Class. Age: Adult. Teens. Area: East County.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) Meetings
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) Meetings are open for public observation, and members of the public may request to speak during a given meeting.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjMxYWIzNGItY2QwNy00ZDE4LTgxODAtN2NlYTE4NzJlZTQz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%228798bd0f-5947-4a11-a5b9-3cce739a767e%22%7d. Event Information Email: Ashley.Noy@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Ashley Berrios. Event Information Phone: 240-773-0446. Boards: Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Greencastle ES
13611 Robey Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
(By Appointment Only) Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Outside: In the parking lot by the cafeteria.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Greencastle Elementary School
13611 Robey Rd.
Recycling Volunteer Orientation at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
Recycling Volunteer Program
These orientations are designed to onboard both new and returning volunteers and include essential training to ensure everyone is up-to-date on current recycling guidelines and best practices.
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Volunteers support a wide range of activities, including:
-Outreach at fairs, festivals, and parades,
-Recycling and composting presentations,
-Serving as Neighborhood or Mutual Recycling Captains,
-Office support (at our Wheaton location: 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902),
-Mending Labs and Fix-It Clinics,
-And much more!
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Register for our Recycling Volunteer Orientation here!
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Volunteers. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Jessica Panicola. Event Information Phone: 202-308-2324. Event Information Email: jessica.panicola@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council (AODAAC) meets monthly to discuss and continue learning about substance use issues facing our community. AODAAC provides guidance to the County Executive and County Council to identify alcohol and other drug prevention and treatment needs in Montgomery County and reviews the County's efforts to address those needs.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2342839937546?p=2Tsa6ulmjnfZKuuMwL. Event Information Email: pamela.abramson@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Pamela Abramson. Event Information Phone: 240-777-1599. Boards: Alcohol and Other Drug Addiction Advisory Council. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Council and Committee Meetings. Health. Volunteers. Business. County Executive. Councilmember Events. Community Events. Government. Seniors. Substance Use. Media/Press. Public Safety. Town Hall Meetings. Area: Upcounty. Silver Spring. Rockville. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Age: Seniors. Adult. Family.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Fire and Emergency Services Commission Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Fire and Emergency Services Commission regularly meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. except for County holidays or closing. Meetings will be held in the lobby conference rooms of the PSHQ, located at 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. All meetings are conducted in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act. Notice of cancellation or schedule/location change will be posted on this website.
Please be advised that, henceforth, notice of Fire and Emergency Service Commission meeting date, time and place, as well as agenda, will be publicly posted at MCFRS - Fire and Emergency Services Commission (montgomerycountymd.gov) pursuant to Sec. 3-302(c)(3)(ii) of the Maryland Open Meetings Act.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 846 3794 1540
Passcode: F3SC2022.
Online Location: https://mcfrs.zoom.us/j/84637941540?pwd=UDM2VytEQ2RxR0xrcDJGUENDbS9XQT09. Event Information Email: heather.jeffrey@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Heather Jeffrey. Event Information Phone: 240-777-2486. Boards: Fire and Emergency Services Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Public Safety Headquarters
100 Edison Park Drive, First Floor
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Montgomery County Commission for Women Meeting
Commission for Women
This is the monthly meeting for the Montgomery County Commission for Women. All are welcome!
Though the agenda changes monthly, this is the format:
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Executive Committee Report
3. Director Report
4. Committee Reports
5. Liaison Reports
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Announcements.
Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Contact Name: Jodi Finkelstein. Event Information Phone: 240-777-8300. Event Information Email: jodi.finkelstein@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: free.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
21 Maryland Ave, Suite 330
Settlement Conference Room.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
AfriThrive Food Distribution at Aspen Hill
Food
Culturally relevant Fresh produce and protein.
Food Organizations: AfriThrive Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Mobile Market. Age: Adult. Family. Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 2405655013. Event Information Email: kayla.key@afrithrive.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
3132 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD 20906.
AfriThrive Food Distribution at Aspen Hill
Food
Culturally relevant Fresh produce and protein.
Food Organizations: AfriThrive Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Mobile Market. Age: Adult. Family. Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 2405655013. Event Information Email: kayla.key@afrithrive.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
3132 Bel Pre Road, Aspen Hill, MD 20906.
Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Ride On Outreach event at Winston Churchill HS
Transit Services
Signing up and distributing Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Cards to the students enrolled at the Winston Churchill High School.
Category: Community Events. Transportation. Age: Teens. Contact Name: Earl Dwayne Curry Jr. Event Information Phone: 2039457155. Event Information Email: djcurry.photography@gmail.com.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
11300 Gainsborough Road, Potomac, MD 20854.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please bring:
A bag for your groceries
At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg MD 20878.
For more info visit senecacreek.org.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Friday Food Distribution
Food
Friday afternoons food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-442-1151. Event Information Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Friday, January 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Commission on Common Ownership Communities > Community Governance Fundamentals
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Directors who have been elected or appointed to a condominium, co-op, or HOA board for the first time must take this training course in order to receive a “certificate of completion” as required by the Montgomery County Code, Chapter 10B. This course is also open to unit owners interested in learning about common ownership community operations. Topics to be discussed include Governing Documents, Ethics, Financial Management, Audits, Reserve Studies, Elections, and Conducting Meetings, among others. This class requires approximately 4 hours. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ToPdKffMQyuRaU1a1cuiwA **Class must have a minimum of six attendees to move forward. We will notify all registrants if the class is canceled. **, For more information, please visit our website at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/ccoc.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ToPdKffMQyuRaU1a1cuiwA. Event Information Email: ccoc@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Nicolette Fahs. Event Information Phone: 240-777-3655. Boards: Commission on Common Ownership Communities. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit montgomerycountymd.gov.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
East County CRC
3310 Gateshead Manor Way
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Rainbow CDC Grab-N-Go
East County Regional Services Center
Rainbow CDC Grab-N-Go.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rainbow CDC
2120 Industrial Parkway
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Ride On Showcased in January 50+ Cable Show
Transit Services
MCDOT's Senior/Disabled Transportation Specialist and JCA will be guests on the January production of 50+ in Montgomery County, a cable TV program for and about older adults, co-produced by the Commission on Aging.
Online Location: Comcast channel 6, Channel 996 HD, Verizon channel 30. Category: Seniors. Media/Press. Transportation. Contact Name: Denise Isreal. Event Information Phone: 3014677218. Event Information Email: denise.isreal@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: N/A.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Arleeta's Food Pantry
Food
Food distribution every 2nd and 4th SATURDAY of each month. Canned, packaged, dry goods given, 1-4 bags per family, depending on family size. Proteins, starches, veggies, fruits, soups, cereals. Occasionally we have fresh items.
Stop by to see us for packaged food items!
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Rebecca W McGinnis. Event Information Phone: 301-979-8111. Event Information Email: rgwmcginnis7@gmail.com. Cost: Free!
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Silver Spring United Methodist Church
8900 Georgia Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM.
751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.
Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
East County Community Center
3310 Gateshead Manor Way.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Tai Chi & QiQong Class
East County Regional Services Center
Tai Chi & QiQong Class.
Category: Seniors. Community Events. Health. Age: Adult. Teens. Seniors. Area: East County.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Free Groceries at First Baptist Church in Downtown Silver Spring
Food
From 10am to 12pm every Saturday morning we are giving one bag of shelf-stable groceries to every adult. We currently do not require any documentation or proof of residency, just show up at the front door off Wayne Ave. First Baptist Church of Silver Spring.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 3017541100. Event Information Email: saraa11@verizon.net. Cost: No cost.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Front door, First Baptist Church
828 Wayne Ave.
Silver Spring, MD
20910.
Saturday Food Distribution
Food
Saturday mornings food distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301-442-1151. Event Information Email: stcamillusfoodpantry@gmail.com.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1500 St. Camillus Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20903.
For more info visit stcamilluschurch.org.
A CLINIC WITHOUT BORDERS- EVERY SATURDAY
East County Initiative
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Category: Health. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Silver Spring.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
12210 PLUM ORCHARD DR, STE 214, SILVER SPRING, MD.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
Summer Camps Fair
REC-Events
Join us to get information on the summer camps offered by Montgomery County Recreation! The event will feature interactive demos, games and snacks and on-site financial aid (Rec Assist) registration.
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Family. Area: Upcounty. Cost: Free.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Germantown Community Recreation Center
18905 Kingsview Road
Germantown, MD 20874.
Magician Mike Rose
East County Regional Services Center
Magician Mike Rose.
Category: Community Events. Seniors. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Area: East County.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Ride On Showcased in January 50+ Cable Show
Transit Services
MCDOT's Senior/Disabled Transportation Specialist and JCA will be guests on the January production of 50+ in Montgomery County, a cable TV program for and about older adults, co-produced by the Commission on Aging.
Online Location: Comcast channel 6, Channel 996 HD, Verizon channel 30. Category: Seniors. Media/Press. Transportation. Contact Name: Denise Isreal. Event Information Phone: 3014677218. Event Information Email: denise.isreal@montgomerycountymd.gov. Cost: N/A.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Food Scraps Recycling Drop-Off
Food Scraps Programs
Drop-off your food scraps every week at the Olney Farmers & Artists Market.
Drop off the following food scraps so that they can be recycled: Coffee grounds and tea leaves (remove filters) , Cooked foods , Dairy (cheese and yogurt) , Eggshells , Fruit and vegetable scraps , Meat, fish, and bones.
Category: Environmental Protection. Recycling. Contact Name: Kathy Vazquez. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6484. Event Information Email: Katherine.Vazquez@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: 0.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Olney-Sandy Spring Rd (Rt 108) at Prince Philip Drive on the Medstar Montgomery Hospital Thrift Shop grounds.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tai Chi for You
East County Regional Services Center
Thai Chi for You.
Category: Community Events. Health. Seniors. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries
520 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
City of Light Helping Hands Food Pantry
Food
We distribute culturally appropriate relevant food that support residents of diverse communities.
Food Organizations: Kings & Priests Court Int'l Ministries. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged boxes. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 3014676646. Event Information Email: kpciministries@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring
MD 20904.
City of Lights Helping Hands - Food Pantry
East County Initiative
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Category: Food Distribution. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
520 Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Summer Camps Fair
REC-Events
Join us to get information on the summer camps offered by Montgomery County Recreation! The event will feature interactive demos, games and snacks and on-site financial aid (Rec Assist) registration.
Category: Community Events. Parks & Recreation. Area: East County. Cost: Free.
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Marilyn J. Praisner Community Recreation Center
14906 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
Cafecito Con Mariela
East County Initiative
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-bEBbuWxc0Csl3eAaaCtZK_tvlozNdlDrcwTzux6WkhUQ1oyWlU0UFg2Szc2S040RVlSNzQ1QkFEWS4u&origin=QRCode.
Online Location: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-bEBbuWxc0Csl3eAaaCtZK_tvlozNdlDrcwTzux6WkhUQ1oyWlU0UFg2Szc2S040RVlSNzQ1QkFEWS4u&origin=QRCode. Category: Health. Community Events. Public Safety.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Church of the Redeemer (COR)
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Our truck will be outside in the parking lot - left side of the building.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
19425 Woodfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
English Conversations
East County Regional Services Center
White Oak Library - English Conversations.
Category: Seniors. Educational Class. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Online Location: Contact for online call info. Event Information Email: jason.fasteau@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Jason Fasteau. Event Information Phone: 240-777-4934. Boards: County-wide Recreation Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
2425 Reedie Dr. 3rd Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meeting
REC-Events
Meetings occur the second Monday evening of each month, unless rescheduled due to holidays and/or inclement weather. Meetings are hybrid, but in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. A link will be sent upon request.
About the Countywide Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
The Board is comprised of Montgomery County residents interested in working on matters relating to recreation/park policies and services, and assisting in developing, as well as maintaining, relationships with various agencies in the County on matters affecting recreation and park programs and services.
The Board also recommends budget items and new facilities to the Recreation Director and the Parks Director, and appears at special Recreation Department and Park Department functions.
Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Parks & Recreation. Age: Adult. Area: Silver Spring. MidCounty. East County. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Upcounty.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
2425 Reedie Drive, 3rd Floor, Wheaton.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board
Silver Spring Regional Services Center
The Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board is tasked with providing advice to the County Executive and County Council on issues affecting Silver Spring and Takoma Park. These issues include transportation, economic development, housing, youth activities and the environment. All meetings are open to the public and we encourage community participation.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BuVaklurQNS4-OE7uoxItg. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Business. Community Events. Environmental Protection. Government. Regional Services. Transportation. Age: Adult. Area: Silver Spring. Contact Name: Cornelius Kuteesa. Event Information Email: Cornelius.Kuteesa@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us.
ECCAB Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting
East County Regional Services Center
ECCAB Planning & Economic Development Committee Meeting.
Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Regional Services. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
East County Regional Services Center
3300 Briggs Chaney Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Board of Registration for Building Contractors
Boards, Committees and Commissions
NOTE: The January 6, 2026 meeting was rescheduled for January 13, 2026.
The Board of Registration for Building Contractors generally meets the 1st Tuesday of every month, except for August.
Microsoft Teams meeting, Join on your computer or mobile app , Click here to join the meeting, Meeting ID: 293 170 690 066
Passcode: 68p2S3, Download Teams | Join on the web, Or call in (audio only), +1 443-692-5768,602176196# United States, Baltimore, Phone Conference ID: 602 176 196#, Find a local number | Reset PIN.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2U2ZDNlYWYtMTJkMi00ZTU2LTk4ZmMtYmNlZGJlYmRiMTM2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22aa87fe58-9bf4-4b71-9d47-f1e715b8eabb%22%7d. Event Information Email: hongli.liu@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Hongli Liu. Event Information Phone: 240-777-3722. Boards: Board of Registration for Building Contractors. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
COB
100 Maryland Ave. - Rm. 3600
Rockville, MD 20850.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Alcohol Beverage Advisory Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 264 355 262 498 48
Passcode: rN9qt7ik.
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_M2VmZDFhOTQtNGE2NC00MDFlLWJiNGUtNDg5NTA5NTM1N2Rl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223b3470db-d93e-406c-a97b-70edcc9d284e%22%7d. Event Information Email: abslicensing@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Uday Berry. Event Information Phone: 2407771983. Boards: Alcoholic Beverages Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Business. Public Safety. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Rainbow CDC Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
This is an appointment only event. Please call Rainbow CDC first (301) 625-2561.
Category: Food Distribution. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Contact Name: Appt. Only Please Call First. Event Information Phone: (301) 625-2561.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2120 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Category: Health. Event Information Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Commission on Aging, Aging in Community
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Aging in the Community Committee identifies issues that enable older adults to age either in their own homes or in other non-institutional environments in the community. Issues including housing, transportation, food security, technology and more.
Online Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82315344483?pwd=U0FxeWxDK0hSaGxwb0krQjY2RUFUZz09. Event Information Email: tremayne.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Tremayne Jones. Event Information Phone: 240-777-1262. Boards: Commission on Aging. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please bring:
A bag for your groceries
At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg MD 20878.
For more info visit senecacreek.org.
Hope Center (Gaithersburg Hub) Choice Pantry [Appointment Only]
Food
Our Choice Pantry provides shelf-stable items, fresh vegetables, and protein to support your household needs.
To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at (240) 229-9642. If we’re unable to answer, kindly leave your name, phone number, and preferred appointment time. We aim to return all calls the same day, and always within 24 hours.
When arriving for your appointment, please bring:
A bag for your groceries
At this time, the pantry is available for Gaithersburg residents only.
Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Family. Area: Upcounty. Event Information Phone: 240-229-9642. Event Information Email: hope@senecacreek.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
13 Firstfield Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit senecacreek.org.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
CANCELLED: Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board (APAB)
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Oversees the county's public policies and programs that protect farmland for future generations and makes recommendations to State and County officials regarding farmland preservation issues.
This Board normally meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
To participate via phone dial +1 443-692-5768 - Phone Conference ID: 682 559 733#
To see current and past meeting agendas & minutes, please visit the " Meetings Archives " on the Office of Agriculture Website Footer under "Get Involved".
Online Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTNhZmI5ODktNjAwYi00OTFlLThkZTMtNzcxZWMyZjI1YzIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226e01b1f9-b1e5-4073-ac97-778069a0ad64%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ac1d91ff-2cb2-4fbd-ad14-ee34eda5d335%22%7d. Event Information Email: michael.weyand@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Mike Weyand. Event Information Phone: 301-590-2856. Boards: Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Upcounty. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) Meeting
MidCounty Regional Services Center
The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) consists of 11 members appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council to provide advice on all matters affecting the Wheaton Urban District area (downtown). Members represent businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, residents, and the Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board (MCCAB).
Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Contact Name: Crystal Ruiz. Event Information Email: Crystal.Ruiz@montgomerycountymd.gov.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Virtual.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Amendment to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program and Supplemental Appropriation #26-40 to the FY26 Capital Budget, MCG, Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Public Safety Joint Operations Center (P362607), $2,439,000
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is January 12, at 2:00pm. For additional information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
Expedited Bill 35-25, County Administration - Immigrant Protections (Promoting Community Trust - Immigrant Protections Act)
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is January 12, at 2:00pm. For additional information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
Resolution to approve the Creation of Viva White Oak Development District
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is January 12, at 2:00pm. For additional information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-14, Optional Method Public Benefits - Overlay Zones
Council and Committee Meetings
Council Agenda for this public hearing is available here.
Deadline to sign up to speak is January 12, at 2:00pm. For additional information please see: Staff Report - Introduction.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD - Third Floor Hearing Room.
The meeting will also be available via Zoom to enable remote participation.
In-Person Conversation Classes
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Community Food Pantry
Food
Drive-thru or walk-up distribution of shelf stable foods and fresh produce (approximately 25 lbs).
Food Organizations: Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3012848401. Event Information Email: foodpantry@sscrc.org. Cost: none.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
1501 Arcola Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20902.
For more info visit www.sscrc.org.
Glenmont United Methodist Church (GLEN)
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Outside: Look for our truck in the parking lot.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
White Oak Gardens
11600 Lockwood Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Snowflake Suncatchers w/Perier Beads Class
East County Regional Services Center
Snowflake Suncatchers w/Perier Beads Class.
Category: Community Events. Seniors. Age: Adult. Family. Seniors. Teens. Kids. Area: East County.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Marilyn J. Praisner Library
14910 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Gaithersburg Middle School (GMS)
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Our truck will set up in the upper parking lot by the cafeteria on the side of the building.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
2 Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Kingdom Cares East County Hub Food Distribution
Food
Food Organizations: Other. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 301-679-1100 ext 0528. Event Information Email: twilliams@kingdom.global. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
White Oak Gardens
11600 Lockwood Dr.
Community Action Board Executive Committee Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Monthly meeting for the Executive Committee of the Community Action Board. The Board is the County's federally-designated anti-poverty group. Please send email to Leah.Goldfine@montgomerycountymd.gov to request the Zoom link.
Online Location: Zoom. Event Information Email: leah.goldfine@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Leah Goldfine. Event Information Phone: 2407771708. Boards: Community Action Board. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
In-Person Conversation Class
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! The class is offered year-round for intermediate speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Farm Business Planning Course
Events
In this course, you will learn how to:
Create a mission and vision for your business
Develop a budget and a plan to fund your business
Create a marketing plan for your business
Set goals and create a timeline for your farm business to grow
Weave those elements together into a cohesive business plan
Course Details:
The live versions of the courses meet online on Tuesdays from 6pm to 8:30pm Eastern Standard Time for 8 consecutive weeks (Oct-Nov and Jan-Feb). Each evening session is filled with information and activities that will help you write your farm business plan. The Farm Business Planning course is designed to help you create a written plan to start or expand your farm business. Graduates of the (Fall) course can apply to join our Incubator Farm Program.
This course is recognized by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as fulfilling one of their financial management training requirements.
You will also receive:
One-on-one technical assistance from New Entry staff.
Access to videos, readings, and tools to suppo…
Online Location: Link will be provided to course registrants. Category: Educational Class. Business. Contact Name: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (Ben Zoba). Event Information Phone: 9786546745. Event Information Email: nesfp@tufts.edu. Cost: $450 (need based scholarships & scholarships for veterans available).
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
AMHB Case No. 19-25 Vargas v. Castillo
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
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Citizens Review Panel For Children
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Citizens Review Panel for Children (“Panel”) is charged with examining the policies, procedures, and practices of Maryland and Montgomery County agencies to evaluate the extent to which Montgomery County agencies are effectively fulfilling their responsibility to implement the child protection standards as the panel works collaboratively with the County’s Department's Health & Human Services.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Sign Review Board Meeting
Events
The Sign Review Board meets virtually at 8:30 a.m. on Microsoft Teams.
Online Location: Microsoft Teams. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Contact Name: Roger Waterstreet. Event Information Email: Roger.Waterstreet@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Commission on Aging, Health & Wellness
Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Commission on Aging Health & Wellness Committee consists of As an integral part of the Commission on Aging’s (CoA’s) mandate to educate and advocate for Montgomery County’s older adults, the Health and Wellness Committee’s mission is to inform and support the CoA in advocating for resources, services, and programs that contribute to the physical, cognitive, and emotional health and wellbeing of the County’s older adults.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/87688595357?pwd=cUqRGuajdbICLSHb4rVOozcDNL63Xo.1. Event Information Email: tremayne.jones@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Tremayne Jones. Event Information Phone: 240-777-1262. Boards: Commission on Aging. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult. Seniors.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Interfaith Works Food Pantry (Rockville HUB)
Food
Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 667-423-4566. Event Information Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM.
751 Twinbrook Pkwy Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center.
Rockville Help Requests for Food (By Phone Only)
Food
Delivery-only pantry serving Rockville residents, 3-5 days' supply of food, shelf-stable items plus eggs, cheese, chopped meat or chicken. Must live in service area (see map on website). Call and leave a message.
Food Organizations: Rockville Help Incorporated. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301-564-0800. Event Information Email: rockvillemdhelp@gmail.com. Cost: Free to those in service area.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Appointments for help with public benefits - HHS Navigation Program
Gilchrist Center
Are you struggling financially? Do you need help with public benefits? Food assistance (SNAP) , Financial assistance. , Health care (even if you do not have immigration status) , Help paying utility bills. Call Trica Young at 240-777-1582 to make an appointment.
For additional information click HERE.
Category: Health. Event Information Phone: 2407771582. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
(By Appointment Only) Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Food Pantry Distribution
Food
MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment.
Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Community Events. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall)
11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710
Wheaton, Maryland 20902.
For more info visit mumhelp.org.
Manna Market
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Choice Market: Choose your food items.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: East County. Silver Spring. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
In-Person Conversation Class
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center - Gaithersburg
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, 2nd Floor.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
New System Coming Soon: Filing Online Your 2025 Multi-Family Annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Report Webinar via Zoom
Multi-Family Recycling Program
This training is for multi-family property managers. It provides guidance about how to use the new online system to complete and file the required Annual Waste Reduction and Recycling Report for multi-family properties in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jcnUJ2vPSgabYZm6vRTmCA#/registration. Category: Environmental Protection. Educational Class. Recycling. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Ruth Carbonell. Event Information Phone: 240-777-6486. Event Information Email: Ruth.Carbonell@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov. Cost: No charge for this event.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us.
Olney Help Food Pantry
Food
No in person distribution. Everything is delivered. We serve zip codes 20832, 20833,20860, 20861, 20862 and a very small portion of 20855 Call 301-774-4334 for information or email help@olneyhelp.org. No documentation is required. We do need confidential family information and location information. Appointments are scheduled several days in advance. Deliveries are usually Mon - Friday between 1 pm and 6 pm. Different times may be available.
Food Organizations: Olney Help Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Family. Adult. Seniors. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-774-4334. Event Information Email: help@olneyhelp.org.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
All food is delivered to homes.
People's Community Baptist Church Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
People's Community Baptist Church Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
People's Community Baptist Church
31 Norwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 20905.
(By Appointment Only) Food Pantry Distribution
Food
MUM's full choice food pantry is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm by APPOINTMENTS ONLY and ONLY to residents who live in zipcodes 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. Neighbors can call 301-929-8675 to make an appointment, email us at office@mumhelp.org or sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AFAA2EA1FA7-50299288-august#/Remember to bring your reusable bags to your appointment.
Food Organizations: Mid-County United Ministries Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Service to Specific Population. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 3019298675. Event Information Email: office@mumhelp.org. Cost: free.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Westfield South Building (near the Wheaton Mall)
11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 710
Wheaton, Maryland 20902.
For more info visit mumhelp.org.
In-Person Conversation Class for Beginners
Gilchrist Center
Do you want to practice speaking English? Learn new vocabulary? Have fun? Join us! Classes are offered year-round for intermediate and advanced speakers. No registration is required!
Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Contact Name: Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center. Event Information Phone: 2407774940. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center
11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 506, Wheaton, MD.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Montgomery College, Germantown Campus (GERM)
Food
Call 301 424 1130 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM to make your appointment
Bring your proof of address (ID, etc.)
Distribution Location: Parking Lot 1 – next to the Bus Stop (enter via Route 118/Germantown Road).
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged boxes. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Upcounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Rockville. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
20200 Observation Drive, Germantown, MD 20876.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, Policies and Programs Committee
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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The IDD Commission includes 25 members, including individuals from the intellectual and developmental disability community, service providers and service agencies, and the Commission on People with Disabilities, who will be focusing on promoting direct communication among families, support staff, private and public organizations and the public about programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The commission will also provide educational programs, identify current gaps in services and provide advice and recommendations on best practices to the County and the County Executive.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/81988803548?pwd=SLo3dPfBosUtoOsGeOwgrWIXpSJPJr.1. Event Information Email: Crystel.britto@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Crystel Britto. Event Information Phone: 240-777-4570. Boards: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
(By Appointment Only) Manna Choice Market at the Grove (USG)
Food
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Age: Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. MidCounty. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Event Information Phone: 301 424 1130. Event Information Email: referral@mannafood.org.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
9631 Gudelsky Drive, USG Lot 2, Rockville, MD 20850
BSE Building IV, Room G318.
For more info visit www.mannafood.org.
(By Appointment Only) Manna Choice Market at the Grove!
Food
USG is proud to partner with Manna Food Center to offer Manna Choice Market at the Grove! On the second Wednesday of every month, students and their families will be able to access our market to select fresh produce and other perishable and nonperishable healthy foods. Participants must be Montgomery County Residents. All participants must be signed up at least 24 hours prior to arriving at the market. Participants must contact (301) 424-1130 to save their spot. Please remember to bring your reusable bags.
Community patrons should park in Lot 2 on campus and take a ticket upon entry. Parking validations will be given at the market and are valid for one hour. Please note that vehicles not parked in gated lots may receive a citation. View the USG Campus Map for more information.
Food Organizations: Manna Food Center Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Food Assistance Type: Mobile Market. Age: Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: Rockville. MidCounty. Silver Spring. Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Upcounty. East County. Event Information Phone: 301-424-1130. Event Information Email: usg-groveressentials@umd.edu. Cost: Free!
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
9631 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Biomedical Sciences & Engineering Building
Ground floor, room G318.
For more info visit shadygrove.umd.edu.
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kingdom Cares Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Adult. Seniors. Area: East County.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
White Oak MS
12201 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution
East County Regional Services Center
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries Food Distribution.
Category: Food Distribution. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kings & Priests' Court International Ministries
520 Randolph Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
City of Light Helping Hands Food Pantry
Food
We distribute culturally appropriate relevant food that support residents of diverse communities.
Food Organizations: Kings & Priests Court Int'l Ministries. Category: Food Distribution. Access: Walk-In. Food Assistance Type: Choice Pantry. Pre-packaged boxes. Pre-packaged bags. Age: Family. Seniors. Adult. Teens. Kids. Area: East County. Event Information Phone: 3014676646. Event Information Email: kpciministries@gmail.com. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
520 Randolph Rd
Silver Spring
MD 20904.
Gaithersburg HELP Pantry Pickup (By appointment only M_F)
Food
Pantry pickup M-F by appointment only. Closed on holidays. Distribution is late afternoon and times vary day to day. Call our voicemail system any time 24/7 and leave a message. Our volunteers will call you back to schedule an appointment. Typical wait time is 1 working day. Identification and proof of address is required. Caller must live in our service area. A map is available at www.gaithersburghelp.org…. Our service area includes all of zip codes 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, and 20886, plus parts of: ……20850 (west of Shady Grove Rd and north of Piney Meetinghouse Rd), ……20855 (west of Redland Rd/Muncaster Rd), ……20882 (south of Brink Rd and west of Olney-Laytonsville Rd).
Food Organizations: Gaithersburg HELP Inc. Category: Food Distribution. Access: By Appointment Only. Documentation Required. Food Assistance Type: Pre-packaged bags. Age: Kids. Teens. Adult. Seniors. Family. Area: MidCounty. Event Information Phone: 301-216-2510. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
301 Muddy Branch Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
For more info visit www.gaithersburghelp.org.
Commission on People with Disabilities
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Agendas are available 7 days prior to the meeting date. Visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/CPWD/CPWDAgenda.html
Join Zoom Meeting: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/7390017153?omn=87541245399
If you want to call into the meeting, call 301-715-8592, use Meeting ID 739 001 7153 followed by #.
Online Location: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/j/7390017153?omn=87541245399. Event Information Email: Betsy.Luecking@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Betsy Luecking. Event Information Phone: 240-418-4865. Boards: Commission on People with Disabilities. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Pro Bono Legal Clinics
Gilchrist Center
Meet for A One-on-One Consultation with an Attorney For FREE! 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. , Sign in: 6:00pm – 6:30pm/Last Consult 8:30pm (Space is limited) , Legal advice in civil cases for low-income Montgomery County residents. No appointment necessary (walk-in). For additional information click HERE.
Event Information Phone: 301-424-7651. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
11002 Veirs Mill Road. Suite 506, Wheaton, MD 20902.
For more info visit barmont.org.
Eco City Farms Advancing Growers Series
Events
Boost your growing potential in 2026 with a series of courses targeted at intermediate growers, from farmers to home gardeners.
Join ECO City Farms for a limited virtual class series hosted by experienced farmers, researchers and practitioners from around the region. Learn fact-based information about soil health, managing pests, planning your crops and evaluating your growing space!
Class Topics:
January 14, 2026 6pm-8pm Whole Farm Management, Site Selection and Analysis
January 21, 2026 6pm-8pm Integrated Pest Management
January 28, 2026 6pm-8pm Crop Nutrients and Botany
February 4, 2026 6pm-8pm Crop Planning Part 1, and Season Extension
February 11, 2026 6pm-8pm Crop Planning Part 2
February 18, 2026 6pm-8pm Nursery Management and Irrigation
February 25, 2025 6pm-8pm Composting and Soil Health.
Online Location: Link will be provided to course registrants. Category: Educational Class. Age: Adult. Event Information Email: info@ecocityfarms.org. Cost: $12.51.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com.
Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commisison
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Contact Name: Briana Hunter. Boards: Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund Commission. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hungerford Office Building
401 Hungerford Dr, Rockville MD 20850
1st Floor Conference Rooms (A&B).
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Committee Against Hate Violence Monthly Meeting
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Committee Against Hate Violence monthly meeting.
Event Information Email: anis.ahmed@montgomerycountymd.gov. Contact Name: Anis Ahmed. Event Information Phone: 240-777-8454. Boards: Committee Against Hate/Violence. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Area: Rockville. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Office of Human Rights
Large Conference Room
21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 331
Rockville, MD 20850.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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Online Location: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6526731822. Event Information Email: info@glenechopark.org. Contact Name: Katharine Boerner. Event Information Phone: 301-634-2222. Boards: Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture, Inc. Board of Directors. Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Age: Adult.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit glenechopark.org.
Library Board
Boards, Committees and Commissions
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rockville Memorial Library, 3rd Floor
21 Maryland Ave. Suite 310
Rockville, MD 20850.
For more info visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov.
ECCAB Quality of Life Committee Meeting
East County Regional Services Center
ECCAB Quality of Life Committee Meeting.
Category: Boards, Committees & Commissions. Regional Services. Seniors. Age: Seniors. Adult. Area: East County.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
East County Regional Services Center
3300 Briggs Chaney Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904.
CED-MC Committee Against Hate-Violence Meeting
MCPD Events
Monthly Committee Against Hate/Violence Meeting.
Police Districts: Countywide. Event Type: Chief/Commander Advisory Meeting. MCPD Level of Participation: Facilitate/Present. Category: Public Safety. Area: Bethesda/Chevy Chase. East County. MidCounty. Rockville. Silver Spring. Upcounty. Contact Name: Captain Jordan Satinsky. Event Information Email: jordan.satinsky@montgomerycountymd.gov. Event Information Phone: 2407736980.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
21 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850.