Eligibility for the Interfaith Works Food Pantry is restricted to individuals residing in the following zip codes: 20850, 20851, 20852, 20853, 20854, and 20855.

Individuals seeking assistance must provide:

• Identification
• Proof of Montgomery County residency
• Proof of low-income status

Access: The pantry is accessible by public transportation via the 45 Ride-On bus. The closest station is Twinbrook Station.

Contact and Appointments: To inquire about assistance, please contact:

• Email: hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org
• Phone: (301) 905-6123

To schedule an appointment, visit the Interfaith Works website: https://www.iworksmc.org/assistance. Scroll down to the 'Food Pantry Assistance' section and click the 'Sign Up' tab.

Registration on website required

Aspen Hill Christian Church operates a food pantry providing non-perishable groceries. Assistance is coordinated through the church office by appointment. The church also engages in various community outreach activities.

Provides free groceries via an indoor pantry on weekdays and an outdoor drive-up/walk-up pantry on Saturdays by appointment. Also offers free diapers, a no-cost thrift store with clothing and household items, periodic Gaithersburg pop-up distributions, limited home delivery for homebound clients, and assistance with SNAP/Medicare applications and sign language support. Pantry service is for adults 18+; ID required. Walk-ups also require appointments. Clients must arrive within 15 minutes of appointment time; early arrivals should not block main road. Diapers are for children born between 2022 and 2026; bring parent/guardian ID and document with child’s name and DOB; limit 2 packs per child per month. Home delivery is available for homebound individuals; email mjoe@sowhatelse.org to request enrollment; deliveries occur about every two weeks and may have a waitlist based on geography/volunteer capacity. Sign language assistance is available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM during food pick-up appointments. The Spanish helpline is (240) 471-5995.

Recommended to go on their Facebook for any updates at: www.facebook.com/StStephenfoodpantry In November 2nd Distributing will be on 21st due to thanksgiving and then In december distribution will be o 1st and 3rd saturday

To receive food assistance from Manna Food at Glenmont United Methodist Church:

• Eligibility:

  • You must be a Montgomery County resident.
  • Your household income must fall below what is necessary for self-sufficiency.

• Scheduling an Order:

  • Please call Manna's main office at (301) 424-1130.
  • Calls are accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
  • You must call by 12:00 PM the day before your desired pick-up date to ensure your order is ready.

• Food Pick-Up:

  • Bring a photo ID that includes your current Montgomery County address, or provide a document proving your current county residency.
  • If you cannot pick up your food on the scheduled day, please call Manna to reschedule.

TEFAP Auto-Eligibility: SNAP, TANF, Unemployment, Energy Assistance, Medical Assistance TEFAP Income Requirements: MD TEFAP Income Requirements

Hours of Operation: Mon: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Every week (Note: Participant pick-up/Silver Spring delivery locations) Tue: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Every week (Note: Aspen Hill Apartments 13539 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906); Residents Only
Fri: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Every week (Note: Bethany House 199 Rollins Ave, Rockville, 20852) 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Every week Sat: 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM; 1st, 2nd, and 4th of the Month (Note: Wheaton Regional Park 1700 University Blvd. W, Wheaton, MD 20902) 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM; 3rd of the Month (Note: Silver Spring Assembly (also storage location) 12805 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906)

-No disribution on the 4th of July