BRP Family Law backs Manna Food Center hunger-fighting fundraiser

BRP Family Law is supporting Manna Food Center’s 2026 Heroes Against Hunger Award Reception on Sept. 24 at The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. The event will honor community, corporate and individual leaders while raising money for programs that help more than 60,000 Montgomery County residents each year.

Why it matters: - Manna Food Center’s Heroes Against Hunger reception raises money for programs that help Montgomery County residents access food, nutrition education and advocacy services. - The event also spotlights local leaders and organizations working to reduce food insecurity across the county. - Manna Food Center serves more than 60,000 residents each year, making the fundraiser a support point for a broad community safety net.

What happened: - Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, Chtd. (BRP Family Law) announced support for Manna Food Center’s 2026 Heroes Against Hunger Award Reception. - The reception is set for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda, Maryland. - BRP Family Law said the event is an opportunity to support an organization that strengthens the community the firm has served for decades. - Brian K. Pearlstein said Manna’s work goes beyond food and helps neighbors find stability during difficult periods.

The details: - Manna Food Center recognizes honorees in three categories each year: Individual Hero, Corporate Hero and Community Hero. - The 2026 Community Hero is Crossroads Community Food Network. - Crossroads Farmers Market has spent 20 years expanding equitable access to nutritious food. - The network’s nutrition incentive programs match SNAP and WIC benefits to help families stretch food budgets. - The 2026 Individual Hero is Steven Mandel, who was honored posthumously after dying in February 2026. - Mandel volunteered with Manna Food Center and Community Food Rescue to recover surplus food from local businesses and deliver it to neighbors in need. - The 2026 Corporate Hero is OpenText Software Company. - OpenText’s Gaithersburg office has supported Manna through company-wide food and fundraising drives and employee volunteer work at Manna’s Gaithersburg warehouse. - The reception will include networking, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an auction and a wine pull. - Tickets cost $200, and sponsorship opportunities are available. - More information is available here.

Between the lines: - The fundraiser comes as Manna continues serving residents through economic downturns, the COVID-19 pandemic and federal workforce reductions affecting households in the region. - The honorees reflect a mix of direct service, corporate support and volunteer-driven food recovery work. - BRP Family Law’s support signals local business backing for a nonprofit that has become a long-term food access resource in Montgomery County.

What’s next: - Guests, supporters and local leaders will gather on Sept. 24 to honor the 2026 recipients and raise additional funds for Manna’s programs. - Proceeds will help support Manna’s Choice Pantry, Food Vouchers program, school programs, nutrition education and broader hunger-relief work. - BRP Family Law is encouraging community members to attend, learn more about Manna Food Center and support the event.

The bottom line: - The Heroes Against Hunger reception is both a tribute to local anti-hunger leadership and a fundraiser for one of Montgomery County’s largest food-access networks.