Manna Food operates at USG Lot 2, located near the front of the BSE building. They will set up in the parking lot for distribution.

Registration & Appointments: Registration is required to receive food assistance. Please call Manna's main office at (301) 424-1130 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to sign up.

• Important: Your call must be received by 12:00 PM the day before you wish to pick up food to ensure your order is ready.
• During your call, a referral representative will ask a few simple questions:
  • Are you a Montgomery County resident?
  • Does your household income fall below the level necessary for self-sufficiency?
  • Which day and Manna distribution location is most convenient for you to pick up your food? (Manna operates multiple food distribution sites.)

Parking Information: Participants may park in either Lot 5 or Lot 2. Please consult the USG Parking Map for detailed directions.

Food Pickup Requirements: When picking up food, you must present a photo ID showing your current Montgomery County address, or provide another document that proves your current residency in the county.

Rescheduling Pickups: If you are unable to pick up your food on your scheduled day, you must call Manna to reschedule your pickup.

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

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.

(Note: Clients must call to request food. Drivers will deliver food within 48 hours)

No proof of eligibility is required. Food is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Mobile Market is a partnership between Montgomery College and the Capital Area Food Bank. If you're interested in volunteering with the Mobile Market, please fill out the volunteer form

Location: Outside North Garage (NG)

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