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Montgomery County Food Bank, a nonprofit based in Conroe that gave out 9 million meals in 2024, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, according to a Jan. 7 news release.
The details
Founded in 1985 by Betty Hardy, the food bank began with Hardy distributing food from the trunk of her car, according to the release.
Montgomery County Food Bank is currently undertaking an 18,100-square-foot expansion project set to be completed this spring, Community Impact previously reported.
The project will help provide for one million more meals annually, as well as:
MCFB President Kristine Marlowe said in November the demand for food assistance in the area is at an all-time high due to the rapid growth of Montgomery County, Community Impact previously reported.
Quote of note
“Over the last 40 years, we’ve come a long way in the fight against hunger but there is still important work to be done,” Marlowe said in the news release.
One last thing
To donate food or to learn more about Montgomery County Food Bank, visit its website.
