Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, I recently wrote to you that starting March 1, about 600,000 Maryland families would see a cut to their food budget because of cuts to the emergency food benefits in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)¸ previously known as food stamps. Now we know just how desperate …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, In our last newsletter, Tommy’s Pantry reported that we’ll be distributing 320 boxes of produce twice a month, beginning with our Saturday, February 18th distribution. This influx of fresh food for all of the families we serve at each of our Saturday distributions could not be …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, On Monday, January 30th, we are honored to be joined by family and community members as we relaunch our regular fresh produce program. January 30th marks the third year we will be celebrating the extraordinary life and light of our namesake, Tommy Raskin, with a special …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, We are happy to announce a new addition to our Tommy’s Pantry board of directors officers. Sasha Johnson was unanimously voted in as our new Secretary on Saturday, December 3rd. A lifelong resident of Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Sasha has served key roles on local …
Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, Vice President Meghan McDonald will be moving to Massachusetts in December. While we’re heartbroken and will miss her terribly, we know this step will be positive and fruitful for Meg and her family. Meg has been with Tommy’s Pantry since before our group even officially coalesced. …
Monthly Update 10.21.2022: Fundraiser recap, Street Fest & NEW volunteer slots! Fall Fundraiser Recap On Sunday, October 2nd, Tommy’s Pantry hosted its first annual fundraiser. It was a great success, thanks to our wonderful Takoma Park and East Silver Spring community of generous supporters! We were able to meet our goal of $25,000 for this …