Nourish Now focuses on recovering fresh food that otherwise would end up in a landfill. Our food donors include many local restaurants, caterers, grocers, farms, sporting venues, corporate cafeterias, etc.
After gleaning through the donations, we package the food and distribute it to children, families, seniors, veterans, and individuals in need.
Paper Grocery Bags are very much in need as that is what we distribute our 5-day supply of food in. Shelf-stable food, produce, dairy products, baked goods, prepared meals, and meat are all welcomed and appreciated.
We accept donations between 9:30 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
If you need assistance with your donation, please call 301-330-0222 to coordinate the pickup or drop off of food.
ProducePedia
ProducePedia is a free resource that covers the types of fresh produce that can be delivered to food pantries. Each entry includes information on color, taste, and possible uses. People unfamiliar with the vegetable or fruit will learn how to use it, and those who are familiar with it still might learn a fun fact or two!
The Cooperative Extension sites have a wealth of information for any backyard gardener. Once you go to the site (each one if very different from the others) look for a link for “homes and gardens”, “landscape”, “consumer horticulture”, etc. to find information on improving your backyard garden. Neighboring state sites may offer information your own state’s site lacks.
