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Every Step Has A Story

Every step toward stability has a story — and right now, too many families are just one setback away from crisis. Rising costs are forcing families to choose between rent and groceries, even while working multiple jobs. We’re helping over 35,000 of our neighbors rebuild with essential needs, shelter, and support—but we can’t do it alone.

Interfaith Works staff group in Annapolis

Providing vital services and a pathway to greater stability.

Interfaith Works (IW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs, and employment programs to over 35,000 residents of Montgomery County, MD, every year.

While Montgomery County, a part of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, is considered affluent, more than 72,000 residents live on incomes below the Federal poverty line.

IW Essential Needs Center Information and Hours

Shopping Hours at Food Pantry and Clothing Center
donation hours at Essential Needs Center

Explore the Possibilities 

Group of food donors
Refrigerated food
volunteers hanging clothing donations

To date, the IW Food Pantry has provided over 2 million pounds of food to Montgomery County residents in need.

Each year, over 7,000 volunteers assist IW with carrying out its mission.

IW Vocational Services Program served 230 clients and the The Paid Training Program helped 71 clients enroll in trainings to upskill.

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