In Affluent Maryland County, Pandemic Exacerbates Food Insecurity

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Since March, the number of people who lack a steady source of food has grown. In Montgomery County, one of the wealthiest counties in the country, a food assistance effort often runs out of prepared meals before it can feed everyone in need.

Warner relies on a $1,000 monthly disability check for all of his expenses, including food and shelter.

Drivers line up to receive food distribution in Bethesda. Food insecurity has increased in Montgomery County since the start of the pandemic.Drivers line up to receive food distribution in Bethesda. Food insecurity has increased in Montgomery County since the start of the pandemic.For some, being food insecure is a source of shame. Many of the people in line didn't want to provide their last names.

"It's too difficult really — I'm struggling," she said."I hope the pandemic, it's finished soon. It's so difficult, but we are still blessed to have somebody to provide some food for us." Some of the federal funds Montgomery County received from the CARES Act have gone toward food insecurity efforts like Nourish Now, a nonprofit based in Rockville, Md.Some of the federal funds Montgomery County received from the CARES Act have gone toward food insecurity efforts like Nourish Now, a nonprofit based in Rockville, Md.Until last month, there was no food distribution in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area, located just outside of Washington, D.C.

Even with local grant programs, he said, the county can't keep up."We desperately need federal government support."

 

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