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Attention: The IW Essential Needs Center including the IW Clothing Center and Food Pantry will be closed on Tuesday, April 30th and will re-open on Wednesday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
Clothing and Home Goods Assistance
The Interfaith Works Clothing Center in Rockville provides families who are struggling economically with clothing and home goods free of charge.
Shopping at the IW Clothing Center is by appointment. Additionally, only one adult per household may enter the Clothing Center during each appointment time. During their first appointment, shoppers should bring proof of ID, Montgomery County residency, and that they qualify for the program. See all IW Clothing Center qualification guidelines and requirements here.
IW Clothing Center Address & Contact Information:
IW Essential Needs Center at 751 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851
by phone: (301) 424-3796 by email: iwclothingcenter@iworksmc.org
IWCC Shopping Appointments
Wednesday shopping appointments are reserved exclusively for seniors 65+ and those with disabilities.
Food Assistance
The Interfaith Works Food Pantry is a choice pantry model, allowing individuals and families to select their food and diapers in a store-like setting. Shopping times are by appointment. The program serves families residing in the following zip codes: 20850, 20851, 20852, 20853, and 20854. Families within these zip codes can follow the link below to make an appointment once a week. Families outside of these zip codes can shop for food after their monthly clothing appointment.
If you need assistance, please contact us at hubcoordinator@iworksmc.org or call at (301) 905-6123.
IW Food Pantry Address:
IW Essential Needs Center at 751 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD 20851
Emergency Financial Assistance
The IW Connections Program refers individuals to many types of services available to Montgomery County residents, including emergency financial, rental, and utility assistance.
Those seeking these services should call IW Connections directly at 240-641-6307 or email iwconnections@iworksmc.org.
Employment Programs
The IW Vocational Services Program (VSP) provides comprehensive, individualized support for people who have limited income and who may have experienced homelessness. Such support can include help with resume preparation, job searches, employment applications, and interview preparation. Through this comprehensive employment support program, VSP Counselors strengthen the financial stability of individuals and their families.
Those seeking a referral for these services should contact IW VSP by calling the Connections Program at 240-641-6307 or email iwconnections@iworksmc.org.
The IW Vocational Services Program is excited to launch a new program called “Hire MoCo”! Hire MoCo is a new concept in IW VSP that hopes to connect companies and business owners to qualified, work-ready candidates while at the same time contributing solutions to the employment gaps in our community. Learn more here!
Emergency Shelter
IW Drop-In Center at Progress Place is a day use program that is open to everyone. The Drop-In Center hosts free and daily laundry, showers, case management, computer lab, therapeutic and recreational groups. It’s located at 8106 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, the Drop-In Center (2nd floor) shares the Progress Place location with Shepherd's Table (1st floor).
Adults who are experiencing homelessness, are on their own without minor children, and are from Montgomery County should call the Montgomery County Crisis Center to obtain a referral for emergency shelter. The Montgomery County Crisis Center is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for those needing emergency shelter and homeless-related resources.
Montgomery County Crisis Center Address & Phone Number:
1301 Piccard Drive Rockville, MD 20850
Families with children should go to the closest Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) location from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. For a list of DHHS locations, click here.