Question 1

What is Tommy's Pantry?

Accepted Answer

Tommy's Pantry is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in lower Montgomery County, MD that provides food assistance, wellness boxes, and fresh produce to families facing hardship. Named after the late Tommy Raskin, we distribute resources to 325+ households monthly, guided by the principle that human dignity should be preserved for all.

Question 2

Where is Tommy's Pantry located?

Accepted Answer

Tommy's Pantry is located in lower Montgomery County, Maryland. We serve families throughout Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Visit our Contact Us page for specific distribution site locations and times.

Question 3

Who can receive food from Tommy's Pantry?

Accepted Answer

ALL are welcome at Tommy's Pantry distributions. We serve any family or individual facing hardship in the Montgomery County, MD area. No documentation or proof of income is required. We believe everyone deserves access to food and essential items with dignity and respect.

Question 4

How often does Tommy's Pantry distribute food?

Accepted Answer

Tommy's Pantry conducts distributions once per month, with our distribution site operating 4 times monthly to serve 300+ households. Each month we distribute 300 shelf-stable food boxes, 325 wellness boxes (hygiene and cleaning products), and 160 fresh produce boxes.

Question 5

What items does Tommy's Pantry provide?

Accepted Answer

Tommy's Pantry provides three types of boxes: (1) Shelf-stable food boxes containing items like peanut butter, canned soup, cooking oil, and pantry staples; (2) Wellness boxes with hygiene items (soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products) and cleaning products (laundry detergent, toilet paper); (3) Fresh produce boxes with fruits and vegetables for nutritious meals.

Question 6

How can I donate to Tommy's Pantry?

Accepted Answer

You can donate to Tommy's Pantry in several ways: one-time donations starting at $10 (provides 8 full-size deodorants), monthly recurring donations starting at $10/month (supports a year's supply of maxi pads for 4 women), or volunteering at our distributions. Every donation helps us maintain our mission of serving 325+ households monthly. Visit our Donate page to contribute.

Question 7

Who was Tommy Raskin?

Accepted Answer

Tommy Raskin was the inspiration and namesake for Tommy's Pantry. His unwavering belief in ensuring human dignity for all people remains the foundation of our nonprofit's mission. Tommy's Pantry honors his legacy by providing food assistance with respect and compassion to families in Montgomery County, MD.

Question 8

How many families does Tommy's Pantry serve?

Accepted Answer

Tommy's Pantry serves 325+ local households each month through our monthly food, wellness, and produce distributions. Through our distributions and participation in the Manna Smart Sacks program, we are on track to serve 11,340 households this year (2026).

Question 9

How can I volunteer at Tommy's Pantry?

Accepted Answer

Tommy's Pantry relies on volunteers to conduct our monthly distributions serving 325+ households. You can sign up to volunteer through our SignUpGenius page or visit our Volunteer page for more information about opportunities to help pack boxes, distribute food, and support our mission in Montgomery County, MD.

Question 10

Is Tommy's Pantry a registered nonprofit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Tommy's Pantry is a recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations to Tommy's Pantry are tax-deductible. We operate with full transparency and accountability to our donors, volunteers, and the Montgomery County, MD community we serve.

Question 11

What is the Manna Smart Sacks program?

Accepted Answer

The Manna Smart Sacks program is a school-based initiative that Tommy's Pantry participates in to extend our reach to children facing food insecurity. Through this partnership with Manna Food Center, we help ensure that students in Montgomery County have access to nutritious food throughout the school year.

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