Montgomery County food bank Spring 2026
A Life Rebuilt Through Service
Today, Eric serves as an Associate Pastor at Under Over Fellowship. But not long ago, he was the one searching for stability.
After years of personal and professional setbacks, Eric found himself in a season marked by uncertainty and fear. In 2021, with nowhere else to turn, he came to Under Over Fellowship. What he found there was not judgment, but welcome.
Eric was invited into the men’s residential discipleship program, where structure, accountability, and support helped him begin rebuilding his life. A trained chef, he stepped into the kitchen and into the food ministry, preparing meals for others facing hunger.
“One of the best vehicles God has given me to bring hope to someone is food,” Eric shared.
Through the partnership between Under Over Fellowship and Montgomery County Food Bank, Eric helped move and distribute thousands of pounds of food each week, reaching neighbors across the community.
“We feed hungry people both physically and spiritually,” Eric said.
Founded in 2011, Under Over Fellowship has grown from a small gathering into a multifaceted mission serving marginalized and disenfranchised neighbors. Alongside worship and discipleship, the church offers job training, food service opportunities, and outreach programs designed to help people regain stability and purpose.
Food remains at the heart of that work. On campus, volunteers and staff prepare and serve thousands of meals each week for men in the residential program, neighbors attending services, and individuals living nearby.
For Eric, serving others through food became the foundation for a new calling. Today, as an Associate Pastor at Under Over Fellowship, his story is a reminder of what can happen when compassion meets opportunity—and when food becomes a first step toward stability.
Volunteers Who Shine Bright
When Bright Life YMCA arrives at Montgomery County Food Bank, they show up ready to work, learn, and contribute. Their energy is focused, their pride is real, and their impact is felt long after the shift ends.
Bright Life began as a small pilot program in the summer of 2010 and has grown steadily over the past 15 years. Designed for individuals with disabilities, the program offers a place participants can truly call their own. The goal is simple and powerful: Help adults build skills, confidence, and friendships that extend beyond the classroom and into the community.
Participants range from high school age to adults and represent a wide variety of abilities. Through Bright Life, they practice everyday job skills like following directions, staying focused on a task, and working alongside others. Volunteering at MCFB plays a big role in that growth. It gives participants the chance to apply what they have learned in a real-world setting where their work truly matters.
At MCFB, Bright Lifers take on many tasks, from packing food to handling heavier lifting jobs. Staff and longtime volunteers offer guidance and feedback along the way, helping participants build confidence and learn workplace expectations.
After each shift, participants want to know how many pounds of food they moved and how many neighbors they helped. They leave tired, proud, and eager to return.
“People don’t always understand how capable our Bright Lifers are until they see it unfold.” – Lisa, Bright Life Program Coordinator
Hunger Hero Spotlight
Your gift, doubled.
Many of the matching challenges that have helped stretch donor dollars across Montgomery County Food Bank are made possible by Quality Home Products. Quality Home Products is Montgomery County Food Bank’s first-ever Diamond Level Hunger Hero and one of our most consistent partners in the fight against hunger.
Led by Bill McGraw, Quality Home Products brings the same care and commitment to giving back that they show their customers every day. For nearly 30 years, their team has served families across the region while stepping up, time and again, to support neighbors in need.
We are grateful for their leadership, consistency, and heart for this community.
“We are honored to support Montgomery County Food Bank on behalf of our team that is committed to giving back to our community and enriching the lives of others.” — Bill McGraw, President and Owner of QHP
