Four Food Distribution Events Scheduled in County for Friday-Saturday, Jan. 29-30

Four food distribution events are scheduled in Montgomery for Friday-Saturday, Jan. 29-30, to help individuals and families who continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. 

The following events are scheduled:

• Friday, Jan. 29. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Interfaith Works Twinbrook Food Distribution. 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville. For more information, email hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org.
• Friday, Jan. 29. 1-3 p.m. Nourishing Bethesda Drive-Through Family Food Distribution. Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad, 5020 Battery Lane, Bethesda. More information: 301-654-7767.
• Saturday, Jan. 30. Grab and Go: East County. 10 a.m.-noon. East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring.
• Saturday, Jan. 30. 10-11:30 a.m. Produce Distribution by Overflow City Church of Silver Spring, Blair High School, 51 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring. More information: 301-335-6152 or email outreach@overflowcitychurch.com.

Families or individuals needing food resources can submit an online request at https://moco.unqork.io/?locale=en#/display/5f723ef6a0834e025412888a. Information also is available by calling 311 (or 240-777-0311) and asking for the Food Access Call Center. Callers will get a return call in the language of their choice within one business day. There is no need to provide any personal information. Information is provided about free food and food delivery, SNAP (food stamps), nearby food providers and other resources in Montgomery County.

Residents in need also can call the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center at 240-777-4940 for information on food and other important needs. Staff who speak many languages are available to answer the phones Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Messages left will be returned within 24 to 48 hours.