Free Dinner For Federal Workers In Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, MD — As the threat of another government shutdown looms, Montgomery County officials are partnering with nonprofits and businesses to organize a community dinner and resource fair for affected residents.

Councilmembers Tom Hucker and Will Jawando, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, Manna Food Center, Nourish Now, and Chef Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen will be providing federal workers free dinner, entertainment, and access to resources during the event.

The community dinner and and resource fair will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Montgomery Blair High School. The school is located at 51 University Blvd. E in Silver Spring.

"Even though the shutdown has paused, federal employees and contractors continue to struggle with its consequences," Hucker said. "Workers have contacted my office for help with outstanding bills, health insurance issues, eviction notices, mental health support and even more. We are coming together because Montgomery County is such a caring and supportive community. I'm so grateful to the government and nonprofit partners, service providers, businesses and volunteers who are stepping up to continue supporting our federal workers through this difficult time."

Officials urge federal workers to RSVP for the community dinner and resource fair at montgomerycountymd.gov/shutdownsocial. Residents are also invited to bring non-perishable or canned goods for affected families.