Manna Food Center (Montgomery County)

Food Assistance · Maryland · Free

Montgomery County food bank distributing groceries and fresh produce to county residents through community food distributions, mobile markets, home delivery, and the Smart Sacks weekend-backpack program for elementary students. Households can register online or by phone for recurring distributions. Residents typically bring photo ID and proof of Montgomery County address (utility bill, lease, or mail) at first pickup; income self-attestation is accepted. Services are free for eligible Montgomery County households.

Contact & Details

Address: 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Phone: 240-268-2527

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm

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About Food Assistance for Fathers

Food assistance programs for US fathers and families include SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children — which serves custodial fathers of children under 5), the National School Lunch Program, food banks through the Feeding America network, and Meals on Wheels. SNAP is administered state-by-state; eligibility is generally based on household income below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. Food banks operate in every state and are the fastest way to access food without an application — most require no ID or income verification for initial visits. TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) supplies food banks with USDA commodities. Summer Food Service Programs feed children during school breaks. This directory includes each state's SNAP office, regional food bank networks, and WIC clinics.

Food Assistance in Maryland

Maryland circuit courts handle family law in each of its 24 jurisdictions, with magistrates hearing many child support and custody matters. The Child Support Administration operates under the Department of Human Services. Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, Frederick, and Rockville anchor the population. Maryland Legal Aid and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service provide civil legal representation.

More Food Assistance in Maryland

  • Maryland SNAP (Food Supplement Program) — Maryland's federally funded food assistance program helping eligible low-income individuals and families buy groceries. Benefits load monthl
  • Maryland WIC Program — Federally funded Maryland program providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food benefits to income-eligible pr
  • Maryland Food Bank — Maryland's largest hunger relief organization, distributing groceries, fresh produce, and emergency food through a network of 1,200+ partner
  • Capital Area Food Bank (Southern MD/DC Suburbs) — Regional food bank serving Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and other DC suburbs through a network of partner food pantries, shelt
  • Feeding America - MD Food Banks — National hunger relief network whose Maryland members include the Maryland Food Bank, Capital Area Food Bank, and Community Food Bank of the
  • Moveable Feast (Baltimore) — Baltimore nonprofit providing free, medically tailored meals, groceries, and nutrition counseling to Marylanders living with HIV/AIDS, cance

Food Assistance — Common Questions

How do I apply for SNAP?
Apply through your state's Department of Human Services — online, in person, or by phone. Approval for basic cases can happen in 30 days; expedited SNAP is available within 7 days for households in severe need. Bring ID, proof of income, rent/mortgage, and utilities.
Can I use a food bank without applying?
Yes. Most food banks and pantries don't require income verification, ID, or applications for initial visits. Feeding America's online locator (feedingamerica.org) finds nearby pantries by ZIP code. Most pantries let you visit once or twice a month.
Are custodial fathers eligible for WIC?
Yes. WIC covers custodial parents (including fathers and grandparents) of children under 5, and breastfeeding or postpartum mothers. It's commonly assumed to be mother-only — it isn't. Apply at your local WIC clinic. Income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
What is summer food service?
USDA's Summer Food Service Program feeds children 18 and under during school breaks. No application required — kids just show up at a participating site (schools, parks, libraries). Text FOOD to 304-304 to find a nearby site, or call 211.