Tommy’s Pantry Monthly Update 5.25.2023: Recent events & summer volunteering

Dear Takoma Park and Silver Spring families and friends, We at Tommy’s Pantry want to wish you a Happy Memorial Day and hope it kicks off a great summer for all. We also want to take this time to thank you for your support, your volunteer hours and your continued interest in helping our neighbors. …

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MoCo Families Face Immediate Benefit Cuts

Today’s significant cut in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly “food stamps”) benefits will drive nearly 70,000 Montgomery County residents further into a food insecurity crisis. Beginning March 1, Emergency Allotments through the SNAP program are no longer available. On average, benefits checks across the state of Maryland will be reduced by about $170 per …

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Tommy’s Pantry Monthly Update 2.18.2023: Bridging the SNAP gap with increased service, bi-monthly produce, Smart Sacks, & more

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 …

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Join Us Online to Talk about Food Insecurity this Wed, Feb 8th @ Noon

Members of the Tommy’s Pantry board of directors will attend TPSS Co-op’s virtual “Hunger Cliff” event this Wednesday, February 8th, at noon. Please join us to learn more about food insecurity and how our community can help. More information and registration details can be found on the TPSS Co-op’s website. We hope to see you …

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Tommy’s Pantry Monthly Update 1.21.2023: Remembering & Honoring Tommy Raskin, Increased Food Offerings, NEW Volunteer Sign Up Page, & more

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 …

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