Montgomery County Food Council

The Montgomery County Food Council is a non profit organization that envisions a vibrant and equitable food system that is healthy for our community, economy, and environment. 

We serve as the primary connection point for over 2,000 businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and residents around food system issues in our County.

The backbone of our work is our four Working Groups: Food Security, Increased Local Food Procurement, Equitable Land Access, and Food Advocacy.

We are an active participant in urban and rural policy and process change, leading the way to a more healthful and sustainable community.

The future of Montgomery County’s food system is at a turning point—and we need bold, committed leaders to guide the way. We are recruiting new Food Council Members and Board Members for the 2026-2027 term.

The Food Council annually selects candidates to serve two-year terms on the 25-Member Montgomery County Food Council and/or its 9-Member Board of Directors.

• Food Council Members serve in a volunteer capacity to guide our Working Groups, Policy Committee, and Equity Impact Committee serving as subject-matter experts and representatives of the Food Council’s work in the community.
• The Board of Directors governs the overall affairs of the Council as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a focus on the mission, values, objectives, achievement of goals, and efficient use of resources.A select number of Food Council Members simultaneously serve on both the Council and the Board to foster connectivity between the two groups.
• A select number of Food Council Members simultaneously serve on both the Council and the Board to foster connectivity between the two groups.
• Candidates are invited to express interest in serving on the Council, the Board, or both.

Click here to learn more and apply by September 3, 2025.