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.
Meet Interfaith Works’ New CEO!
Interfaith Works is pleased to welcome Lauren Puryear as our new Chief Executive Officer. Lauren brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience across homelessness services, behavioral health, supportive housing, and community-based programming. Her strategic leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to dignity and equity will help Interfaith Works continue expanding its impact for neighbors experiencing housing instability and economic insecurity throughout Montgomery County.
IW Essential Needs Center Information and Hours
IW Essential Needs Center Donations
Clothing Center and Food Pantry
Donation Drop-Off Hours / Horario de Entrega de Donaciones
Tuesday – Friday (Martes a Viernes)
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Saturday (Sábado): 8:30 AM – 1 PM
Please do not leave items when we are closed!
(Weather may damage items rendering them unusable.)
IW Essential Needs Center
Client Shopping Hours / Horario de Compra del Cliente
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday (Lunes) | Closed (Cerrado) |
| Tuesday (Martes) | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Wednesday (Miércoles) | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Thursday (Jueves) | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Friday (Viernes) | 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Saturday (Sábado) | 9 AM – 12 PM |
| Sunday (Domingo) | Closed (Cerrado) |
Doors are locked — no appointments between 12 PM and 1 PM daily
Las puertas están cerradas — no hay citas entre las 12 p.m. y la 1 p.m. diarioExplore the Possibilities
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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