Feed the Fridge, started by Medium Rare’s Mark Bucher, places refrigerators in local communities and fills them with donations from area restaurants to stock them daily with fresh meals. Starting Wednesday, they’ve added baby formula to the fridges.
There are fridges in the following areas in MoCo:
• Mary’s Center: 344 University Blvd W (Silver Spring)
• Einstein High School: 11135 Newport Mill Rd (Kensington)
• Gaithersburg High School: 101 Education Blvd (Gaithersburg)
• Takoma Park Rec Center: 7315 New Hampshire Ave (Takoma Park)
Coming Soon: Takoma Park Community Center: 7500 Maple Ave (Takoma Park)
Starting today, we will be adding #BabyFormula to our #FeedtheFridges. We know this is a difficult time for many families and we believe no matter the age, no person should go hungry. pic.twitter.com/ICllmQTgaZ
— FeedTheFridge | Nourishment With Dignity (@FeedFridge) May 18, 2022
Per Feed the Fridge: Feed the Fridge an effort to bring nourishment where there is hunger while helping small, local restaurants stay in business. We do this by placing refrigerators around the DC metro area and paying local restaurants to fill them with fresh meals daily. We also hand-deliver holiday meals to seniors who cannot leave their homes.
Though we started as a short-term response to the pandemic, we have realized that we play a major role in solving hunger by transforming “food insecurity” into “meal security.”
In just over a year, Feed the Fridge has increased community food supply chains by:
• Placing 9 refrigerators at recreation centers, schools and other locations in Washington, D.C., Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, Maryland.
• Providing more than 100,000 (as of 1/21/22) free meals to anyone who needs them.
• Through donations, paying participating restaurants more than $723,000 in 2021 to provide meals, which in turn helps those restaurants stay open and pay employees.To learn more about Feed the Fridge, and to donate, visit feedthefridge.org
We hope this small addition to our fridges makes the day for many of our community members who feel they have no other options to feed their babies.
— FeedTheFridge | Nourishment With Dignity (@FeedFridge) May 18, 2022
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From the Offices of Councilmembers Will Jawando, Gabe Albornoz and Kristin Mink:
FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
Step into a world where the Caribbean spirit comes alive! From 12:00 PM onwards, immerse yourself in a sensory journey that celebrates the unique culture, cuisine, and music of the Caribbean. Whether you're an African American, a Reggae or Soca music enthusiast, a wine lover, or part of the vibrant Caribbean diaspora, this festival promises to delight and captivate you in every way.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES By: CULTURE Feat. Kenyatta Hill, EXCO LEVI, IMAGE BAND, RAS LIDJ REGG'GO with Special Guest SUGAR BEAR FROM E.U. & MORE! & MORE!
MUSIC By: DJ ABLAZE, DJ SMALLY & NAJ SUPREME
2 NIGHT Camping packages available: RV/CAMPER $200 | TENTS $150 Starting on Friday May 17 @ 5pm | 30 RV SPACES | 30+ TENT SPACES
KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE!!!
