Accessing nutritious food is a fundamental need, and thankfully, numerous resources in Montgomery County, Maryland, are dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to it. This guide provides a comprehensive list of food distribution hubs across the Upcounty, Mid-County, Rockville, Twinbrook, Silver Spring, and East County areas, offering vital support to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
These hubs operate with different service models, ranging from scheduled drive-thru distributions to appointment-based choice pantries, ensuring varied needs are met. Whether you are seeking weekly food delivery, monthly diaper assistance, or immediate food resources, this list will help you locate the nearest and most suitable food support.
Below are detailed profiles of each hub, including their addresses, contact information, service models, and service areas. Find the hub closest to your location and reach out to access the assistance you need.
UpCounty Hub at the Upcounty Regional Services Center
Address: 12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
Contact: 240-912-1077
Email: [email protected]
Referral Form: https://www.theupcountyhub.org/referral-form
Service Model: Food distribution is conducted through scheduled drive-thru events, with dates and times available on their online calendar. For ongoing weekly food delivery or monthly diaper services, please contact them via phone or complete the referral form.
Service Area: Serves residents of Barnesville, Clarksburg, Damascus, Dickerson, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Mount Airy, Poolesville, and Woodbine.
Community Hope Center at Seneca Creek Community Church
Address: 13 Firstfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Contact: 301-793-3321
Email: [email protected]
Referral Form: Referral form for short home delivery (to be filled out by a referring agent).
Service Model: Food is distributed by appointment only from an on-site choice pantry. Pantry days are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and the first Saturday of each month. Call for appointment scheduling and detailed information. For diaper distribution inquiries, please call 240-756-7366.
Service Area: Provides assistance to residents of Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, and surrounding communities.
Rockville, Twinbrook Service Consolidation Hub at Interfaith Works Essential Needs Center
Address: Broome School, 751 Twinbrook Pkwy # 8, Rockville, MD 20851
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Referral Form: Referral form
Service Model: Residents within the specified service area zip codes can access food assistance once per week. The hub is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Appointments are required; please call 301-424-3796 or visit https://www.iworksmc.org/assistance to schedule.
Service Area: Serves those residing in zip codes 20850, 20851, 20852, 20853, and 20854.
Mid-County Hub at Harvest Intercontinental Church
Address: 16227 Batchelors Forest Rd., Olney, MD 20832
Contact: 240-934-2885 or (301) 512-5255 (Spanish)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.harvestersolney.org/hub
Service Model: Offers drive-through food distribution on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, no appointment necessary. Appointment-based choice pantry distribution is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Diaper distribution is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Fridays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please call to confirm diaper distribution location and required paperwork before arrival.
Service Area: Assists individuals and families in Aspen Hill, Glenmont, Layhill, Wheaton, and Olney.
Mid County Hub at Hughes United Methodist Church
Address: 10700 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Contact: 301-949-8383
Email: [email protected]
Referral Form: Referral for assistance
Service Model: Walk-up food distribution is available on-site:
- Tuesdays: General Public, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Wednesdays: Seniors, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
- On-site registration is required for attendees.
- Diaper assistance is available by appointment once a month. Request an appointment via email: [email protected]
Service Area: Serves residents of 20902, Glenmont, Silver Spring, and Wheaton areas.
Silver Spring Service Consolidation Hub at Clifton Park Baptist Church
Address: 8818 Piney Branch Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20903
Contact: 301-891-9512
Email: [email protected]
Service Model: Walk-in food distribution on-site, Wednesdays, first-come, first-served, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. TEFAP eligible food distribution on the third Friday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (pre-registration required). Diapers are available once a month during regular food distribution hours.
Service Area: Serving Langley Park, Long Branch, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, and surrounding Montgomery County areas.
East County Service Consolidation Hub at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church
Address: 11710 Beltsville Dr., Calverton, MD 20705
Contact: 301-679-1100 x0508 or Hub Coordinator at 240-707-1085
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://kgcdc.org/east-county-hub/
Referral Form: Request for assistance/referral form
Service Model: Offers both drive-through and walk-up services with semi-choice and full choice options for non-perishable items at various locations and times:
- Saturdays at East County Rec Center at 9:00 am
- First and third Tuesdays (rotating weeks) at White Oak Apartments or Windsor Court & Towers Apartments
- Second and fourth Thursdays (rotating weeks) at Galway Elementary School or Greencastle Elementary School
- Every other Friday at Spring Parc Apartments
- Last Thursday of the month at Enclaves Apartments
Service Area: Provides support to residents of Briggs Chaney, Burtonsville, Cloverly, Colesville, Fairland, Hillandale, and White Oak.
