MUM Is Hiring!!
MUM is seeking a Food Distribution and Storage Manager (15-20 hours/week)
Your Help Matters
What do you want your donation dollars to accomplish? If you are like most people, you want to know that your donation directly impacts the lives of people who need it the most. Chances are, you feel best when you know those recipients are people close to you—your neighbors, or those you may encounter every day. Continued
How You Can Help
MUM is a grassroots organization that counts on volunteers and donations.
Gifts to Mid-County United Ministries are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
DONATE MONEY
Your donation directly impacts the lives of people who need it the most. They go to people who may be your neighbors and those in need in your community.
DONATE TIME
MUM depends not only on money, but also on volunteers to help with pantry operations, food drives, media and marketing, fundraising, translation & more.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
No one in our society should go hungry, yet some of our clients do. Your cash and in-kind donations help to ensure that our onsite choice pantry and mobile food pantry remains well stocked.
MUM SERVICES: HOW TO GET HELP
We serve residents in the following zip codes:
20853 · 20895 · 20896 · 20902 · 20906
Eviction Prevention
MUM Eviction Prevention Services
About Our Eviction Prevention Program
Housing is a basic need for individuals and families. Often people on limited incomes are faced with the dilemma of whether to use their resources to pay the rent or buy food for their families.
How to Qualify
- Recipients must be Montgomery County residents living in one of these zip codes: 20906, 20902, 20853, 20895 and 20896
- Proof of residency is required
- Proof of income including
- Past due rent/mortgage notification must be presented
- Circumstances that created the need must be provided when applying
- Montgomery County Health and Human Services (HHS) and/or Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) must be contacted, and a referral obtained, before applying
Online Application
Use our online process to apply for help from MUM. If you need assistance and you meet the qualifications, complete this application and it will be sent to MUM.
Utility Cutoff Prevention & Restoration
MUM Utility Cutoff Prevention and Utility Restoration Services
About Our Utility Program
The cost of utilities may change based on the season. When we need utilities the most is when the costs may rise. If you need help paying utilities, avoiding cutoffs or getting them restored.
How to Qualify
- Recipients must be Montgomery County residents living in one of these zip codes: 20906, 20902, 20853, 20895 and 20896
- Proof of residency is required
- Proof of income including
- Past due utility bill must be presented
- Circumstances that created the need must be provided when applying
- Health and Human Services (HHS) and/or Housing Opportunity Commission (HOC) must be contacted for assistance before applying
Online Application
Use our online process to apply for help from MUM. If you need assistance and you meet the qualifications, complete this application and it will be sent to MUM.
Prescription Drug Assistance
MUM Prescription Drug Assistance Services
About Prescription Drug Assistance Program
No one should have to choose between food and medicine. MUM can provide prescription assistance in emergency situations.
How to Qualify
- Recipients must be Montgomery County residents living in one of the following zip codes: 20906, 20902, 20853, 20895 and 20896
- Proof of residency is required
- Proof of income including
- New prescriptions (no refills) must be presented
- Circumstances that created the need must be provided when applying
Online Application
Use our online process to apply for help from MUM. If you need assistance and you meet the qualifications, complete this application and it will be sent to MUM.
Food Assistance
MUM Food Assistance/MUM Food Pantry
About MUM Food Assistance
Hunger is unfortunately an all too common problem for those working hard to make ends meet. To address hunger, MUM stocks a food pantry, and operates a mobile food pantry, for clients who need food.
How to Qualify
- Recipients must be Montgomery County residents living in one of the following zip codes: 20906, 20902, 20853, 20895 and 20896
- Proof of residency is required
- Circumstances that created the need must be provided when applying
Online Application
Use our online process to apply for help from MUM. If you need assistance and you meet the qualifications, complete this application and it will be sent to MUM.
MUM's Pantry is located in its Wheaton office and serves those in need of food assistance in our community.
MUM's Mobile Pantry serves the community by bringing food to our clients at four different locations every Sunday. More Information.
Emergency Help Referral
MUM Emergency Help Referral
About Emergency Help Referrals
MUM partners with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Housing Opportunities Commission, Interfaith Works, Catholic Charities, Jewish Social Services, Bethesda Cares, Manna, Shepherd's Table, Proyecto Salud, and Colesville Volunteer Dental Clinic.
How to Qualify
- Recipients must be Montgomery County residents living in one of the following zip codes: 20906, 20902, 20853, 20895 and 20896
- Proof of residency is required
- Proof of income is required
Our Partners Include
- The Department of Health and Human Services
- The Housing Opportunities Commission
- Interfaith Works
- Catholic Charities
- Jewish Social Services
- Bethesda Cares
- Manna Food
MUM News
Welcome to 2023!
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