In predominantly affluent Takoma Park and Silver Spring, it's easy to overlook the many individuals who struggle to get by. For more than 40 years, ACSGW has served these residents, providing food and material assistance while creating spaces for them to learn. Food insecure and economic insecure individuals and families can receive food boxes filled with canned and packaged food, fresh veggies, and protein, as well as assistance with diapers and hygiene supplies. Youth participate in summer camps while community members enroll in computer and language classes to brush up on their skills, boosting their job prospects and increasing earning power. ACSGW serves more than 3,000 families each year. It has responded to every crisis, including major fires, the COVID pandemic, and refugee influxes. Recently, it has launched a major initiative to support workers affected by federal actions, or anyone economically impacted, with food assistance. At ACSGW, neighbors truly help neighbors.
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