Supporters

Covid-19 brought many challenges, as we faced food shortages and the uncertainty of how to protect our clients and volunteers while still delivering food to those in need. All our supporters – from our faith-based organizations, businesses, community groups, and foundations to our volunteers - stepped up when we needed them the most, and because of them, we never missed a beat on food deliveries to those who needed our help.

While Covid-19 is no longer a pandemic, it continues to impact those who are most vulnerable. The reduction in SNAP benefits, the rise in food costs, and the high cost of living in Montgomery County continue to negatively affect many of our neighbors. In the four years since the pandemic first hit in early 2020, our food deliveries have increased by 132%, well more than double the number of deliveries we made pre-pandemic in 2019. Our ability to continue to provide food to our ever-growing client base is only possible due to the dedication and commitment of our supporters who continue to answer the call for donations of food, financial support, and dedicated volunteers.

Thank You to all our 2023 Supporters!

Businesses – These local businesses have supported us by sponsoring fundraisers or making financial donations. We thank them for their investment in helping our community.

Clark Construction, Bethesda, MD

Giant Food Store, Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD

Giant Food Store, Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD

Giant Food Store, Westbard Avenue, Bethesda, MD

InSite Builders & Remodeling,
Bethesda, MD

Kaizan MediSpa,
Your MD LLC
Bethesda, MD

Montcare
Bethesda, MD

Westfield Montgomery, Bethesda, MD

The Nighthawks, Kensington, MD

The Ross Center,
Washington, DC

The Marriott Corporation
Bethesda, MD

Organizations – With a commitment to serving the community, these groups support us by holding fundraisers, food drives, making financial contributions, and volunteering. Many of the churches and synagogues who support us have worked side-by-side with us since our start in 1968. Their commitment is steadfast and strong. We are fortunate to have all these organizations champion our mission.

Faith-based Organizations

Bethesda Friends Meeting, Bethesda, MD

Bethesda United Church of Christ, Bethesda, MD

Bethesda United Methodist Church, Bethesda, MD

Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, MD

North Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, Chevy Chase, MD

Christ Lutheran Church of Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Concord St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Bethesda, MD

Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County, Bethesda, MD

Holy Cross Church, Garrett Park, MD

Kensington Baptist Church, Kensington, MD

North Bethesda United Methodist Church, Bethesda, MD

North Chevy Chase Christian Church, Chevy Chase, MD

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Bethesda, MD

Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church, Bethesda, MD

Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Bethesda, MD

Saint John’s Episcopal Church Norwood Parish, Chevy Chase, MD

Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church, Bethesda, MD

Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, Kensington, MD

The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda, MD

Trinity Lutheran Church, Bethesda, MD

Community Organizations

Fiber Friday Friends in Friendship Heights Village,
Chevy Chase, MD
The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase, MD

Bright Horizons
Bethesda, MD

Hindu American Community Services, Inc. (HACSI),
Potomac, MD

I Support the Girls, Wheaton, MD

Kid Museum, Bethesda, MD

Tempo Giusto Ensemble and Music for Food,
Greater DC Area

The Harbor School,
Potomac MD

Foundations and Grants - Local and national foundations and our local county government support us with financial contributions and grants that ensure we are ready to meet the food and financial needs of the community. We are grateful for their ongoing support.

Individuals – Each one serves us with an eye to helping neighbors in need. Together they are a mighty force who provide support by sponsoring food drives and donating food and grocery cards to the pantry. We are thankful to them.

Volunteers - The volunteers of Bethesda Help are at the heart of our mission. For more than 55 years their in-kind donation of countless hours working to serve those in need has been invaluable. Answering calls, delivering food, donating food to the pantry, holding food drives, and making financial donations are just some of the ways our volunteers provide support. They always go above and beyond and are always willing to lend a hand where needed. Volunteers are the heart of Bethesda Help. We appreciate all they do!

We are forever grateful to all our Supporters!

Is your business, congregation, organization, or foundation interested in learning how you can support us? Email us at execdirector@bethesdahelp.org or call us at 301-365-2022.