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County reports 13% drop in homelessness; announces summer food sites
Summary
Commissioner Carolyn Rice said Montgomery County’s Point-in-Time count showed a 13% decrease in homelessness with 571 individuals identified; Commissioner Judy Dodge announced the county’s Summer Food Service Program providing free meals to children countywide.
Commissioner Carolyn Rice reported that the county’s most recent Point-in-Time homeless count showed a 13% decrease in homelessness compared with 2025, with 571 individuals identified on the single-night count and a 17% decline in households experiencing homelessness. Rice also said 1,601 households received support through housing programs over the past year, noting progress while saying challenges remain.
Commissioner Judy Dodge announced the Summer Food Service Program (SUN Meals), which provides free meals to children ages 1–18 at libraries, schools, churches and community centers across Montgomery County; no registration is required and some sites offer grab-and-go options. The minutes direct residents to the county website for locations and schedules.
