OUR MISSION

MUM helps people in crisis in the Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington, Rockville and Aspen Hill communities with food, medicine, eviction prevention and utilities, emphasizing client choice, problem-solving and self- sufficiency.

WHO WE HELP

homeless familyMUM's clients come from zip codes 20902, 20906, 20895, 20896, and 20853. While Montgomery County is one of the most affluent counties in the nation, a large number of the working poor reside in the Aspen Hill (20906) and Wheaton (20902) sections of Silver Spring. Many of our clients are female heads of households with children, persons with disabilities, or elderly persons. Fluctuations in economic conditions can quickly add individuals and families to our client base.

WHO WE ARE

We Are Your Neighbors

Mid-County United Ministries (MUM) is an independent agency governed by a working Board of Directors that has provided a safety net for the working poor, the disabled, the elderly on fixed incomes, and in these difficult times, the unemployed, since 1996. We are a member of the Emergency Assistance Coalition, headed by Interfaith Works of Montgomery County.

Our goal is always to treat the people we serve with respect and show that they matter by giving them appropriate assistance. Choice is given to clients whenever possible, particularly in the selection of food.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY?

"They did not make me feel inadequate but treated me with dignity and respect."

— NAME WITHHELD

"Without your contribution, I don’t know what we would have done"

— NAME WITHHELD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MUM’s Board of Directors are a group of professionals from varying backgrounds, who generously donate their time and expertise to guide the mission, vision and finances of the organization to ensure that the needs of its clients and staff are met.

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MUM STAFF

MUM is fortunate to have a staff of dedicated employees who ensure that daily operations run smoothly and that MUM’s clients are well served.

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VOLUNTEERS

MUM’s volunteers are a caring group who enjoy doing good for others. We could not provide the services to our clients without the help of this wonderful group of people.

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Amounts are for fiscal year 2021

MUM FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES

Stamp Out Hunger

One day a year, postal carriers collect nonperishable food from the doorsteps of homeowners in local zip codes for MUM’s clients.

Taste of Wheaton

A street festival spotlighting the diverse restaurants and businesses of Wheaton. MUM will be selling wine/beer tasting tickets at our booth and filling you in about all the exciting work we are doing in the community.

Kensington Safeway Food Drive

Labor Day Fall food and cash donation collection. On Labor Day, donate a food item to MUM when you shop at the Safeway located at 10541 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895.

Annual Fall Fundraiser

This year, we are asking you to stay home, relax, and take the money you would have spent on attending a gala and donate it to MUM before our Non-Event Fundraiser date of October 20, 2018!