Furlough Resources
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Federal Shutdown Resources |
If your family is experiencing difficulties due to the government shutdown or other challenges, please do not hesitate to contact our counselors:
Mrs. Mann (Grades 1, 3, and 5) at Stephanie_L_Mann@mcpsmd.org and Miss Mason (Grades K, 2, and 4) at Denika_Mason@mcpsmd.org.
Mrs. Mann and Miss Mason can connect you with resources and support to help your family. These and other resources will be posted very soon on our school website.
Food Assistance
- Montgomery County Food Resources Page
- Food distributions, meal delivery, SNAP enrollment, and an updated calendar of sites.
- OFSR Food Assistance Flowchart
- Available in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, Vietnamese).
- Food Assistance Resources Map
- Interactive map of 100+ distribution sites, filterable by location, accessibility, and type of assistance.
- Capital Area Food Bank Distributions: Wednesdays, 10:00–11:30 am at So What Else, 6001 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda. Government ID required.
School Meals
- FARMS Applications: Free meals for qualifying students. New enrollments are accepted anytime for families with income changes.
- SUN Bucks: Check card balances; benefits start to expire in October.
Navigation & Support
- Call 311: For non-emergency county services, including help finding food assistance.
- Montgomery County Food Council Specialists: 301-818-3614
- DHHS Navigation Team: 240-773-8265
- OFSR Programs: Nutrition Benefits, Outreach, and Food as Medicine programs provide additional community support.