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The families we served faced many challenges in 2025 – rising grocery prices, reductions in government safety net programs, and overall affordability issues. These realities affected our most vulnerable neighbors, creating more instability in their lives. Our mission - to provide food for these families to help them improve their lives and support their families - became more important than ever.

The increased demand for food reflected these realities. In fact, we saw a 14% increase in food deliveries in 2025 over 2024, this on top of the 265% increase we saw between 2020 and 2024. In our 55+ years of service, we have never seen the need grow at this pace. Yet even as the demand for food grew, we were confident in the unwavering generosity from the businesses, congregations, community organizations, grantors, individuals, and volunteers who support us. We counted on them, and they were there when our hungry neighbors needed them the most!

As we look forward, we are encouraged. The community is strong and united in lending us a hand - be it volunteering with us as Pantry Baggers, Drivers or Officers of the Day; donating food and grocery gift cards; or providing financial support. It is because of this commitment that we are able to answer every call for food assistance and help improve the lives of the families we serve.

To all our 2025 Supporters, thank you. We couldn’t do this important work without your partnership.

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

Bassett Furniture
Rockville, MD

Giant Food Store
Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD

ERM COHO
Bethesda, MD

Ethan Allen Furniture
Rockville, MD

Grossberg LLC
Bethesda, MD

marketbridge, Bethesda, MD

Montcare
Bethesda, MD

The Nighthawks
Kensington, MD

The Ross Center
Washington, DC

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 Jewish Congregation, Bethesda, MD

Bethesda United Church of Christ, Bethesda, MD

Bethesda United Methodist Church, Bethesda, MD

Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, MD

Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, Chevy Chase, 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 Chevy Chase Christian Church, Chevy Chase, MD

North Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, Chevy Chase, MD

North Bethesda United Methodist Church, Bethesda, 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 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kensington,MD

The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Bethesda, MD

Trinity Lutheran Church, Bethesda, MD

Community Organizations

Knights of Columbus
Rock Creek Council #2797
Metropolitan Community Club (MCC) of Montgomery County
Bethesda, MD

The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase, MD

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

I Support the Girls, Wheaton, MD

Tempo Giusto Ensemble and Music for Food,
Greater DC Area

The Harbor School,
Potomac MD

Foundations and Grants -

Carl M. Freeman Foundation, Delaware
Starbucks Community Foundation, Seattle, WA
TJX Companies U.S. Foundation, Framingham, MA

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.

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