Give More Than Thanks: 15 Food Drives Held Across MD Ahead Of Thanksgiving

From neighborhood collections to countywide initiatives, Patch has compiled a sampling of 15 food drives being held across the state.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, multiple food drives are being held across Maryland to help families in need during the holiday season.

Anne Arundel County

Thanks & Giving Food Drive
Deadline: Nov. 15

The Love Wins Movement is hosting the Thanks & Giving Food Drive 2026 until Nov. 15, accepting stuffing, instant potatoes, yams, cans/packets of gravy, and cake and brownie mixes, among other items. Turkeys are also being accepted.

Donations can be dropped off at the Love Wins Pantry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The pantry is located 8187 Telegraph Road in Severn.

On Sunday, donations can be made directly to The Church at Severn Run. (Same address.)

Monetary donations can also be made through the group's website.

Distributions will take place Nov. 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the pantry.

Burnett Injury Group Food Drive
Deadline: Nov. 19

The Burnett Injury Group is hosting a food drive benefiting the Anne Arundel County Food Bank through Nov. 19.

High priority items being requested include plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly, rice, dry beans and legumes, baby formula and food, as well as nutritional shakes and healthy snacks.

Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Building 1000's Suite 1010 on 2661 Riva Road in Annapolis.

Montgomery County

Rockville Holiday Drives
Deadline: Nov. 16; Dec. 14

The City of Rockville is hosting two drives this holiday season in November and December, the first focusing on Thanksgiving and the latter geared more toward collecting toys and books ahead of the Christmas season.

Until Nov. 16, officials will be accepting canned goods and boxed, nonperishable food at multiple donation sites. Donation options range from mac and cheese to soups, rice, canned corn or fruits, cranberry sauce, and stuffing, among other selections.

Separately, Rockville organizers are also collecting donations of new or gently used toys and books for its December holiday drive through Dec. 14.

Some options for the December drive range include Lego sets, learning toys, STEM kits, bracelet sets, makeup, anime-inspired toys, bikes, train sets, and magna tiles. The biggest need to the drive are toys geared toward kids between the ages of 9 and 11, officials say.

Donations for both drives can also be picked from the city's Amazon wish list. Any individuals wanting to volunteer with either drive can find more information online.

Drop-off locations for both drives include:

• Rockville City Hall
• Thomas Farm Community Center
• Lincoln Park Community Center
• Twinbrook Community Recreation Center
• Rockville Swim and Fitness Center
• Rockville Senior Center
• Elwood Smith Community Center (Coordinate your drop-off by emailing hd@rockvillemd.gov.)

JudyMaids Drive Out Hunger 2026
Deadline: Nov. 20

A communitywide food drive is being hosted by JudyMaids and will be benefitting the Manna Food Center and families facing food insecurity.

"We invite Rockville Chamber members, local businesses, and community residents to help us make a difference!" reads a post by the group.

"Collect nonperishable food donations at your workplace or within your community. Encourage coworkers, friends, and neighbors to contribute."

Until Nov. 20, organizers will be coordinating pickups throughout Montgomery County. No onsite drop-off locations will be available.

To call-in a pickup, individuals will need to contact Deolyn Johnson via email or by calling (301) 351-1492

Baltimore County

Baltimore Co. Public Library Community Drives
Deadline: Dec. 11

The Baltimore County Public Library system will be taking in donations for nonperishable food, toiletries, bedsheets, clothes, toys, and coats for all ages this holiday season.

Donations will be accepted at all 19 BCPL branches during normal operating hours.

However, each library is assigned certain donation items. Residents wanting to participate in the drive can see which library to make their drop-off online.

Baltimore Hunger Project - Food Drive 2026
Deadline: Nov. 19

The Baltimore Hunger Project is running its food drive until Nov. 19, accepting shelf stable items only. Items should be donated in reusable grocery bags with the following items:

Stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, yams or sweet potatoes, gravy mix, canned fruit, mashed potatoes, biscuit or roll mix, fruit pie filling, pumpkin pie mix, evaporated milk, mac & cheese, non-refridgerated pie crusts, coffee, tea or hot cocoa packages.

Organizers will be providing families with a turkey and roaster pan.

Packages should be dropped off at the Baltimore Hunger Project's site at 9596 Deereco Road in Timonium.

Drop-off hours run Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Officials can also contact organizers via email to schedule a drop-off by appointment.

Howard County

Christ Episcopal Church Thanksgiving Food Drive
Deadline: Nov. 19

The Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia is calling on residents to donate for their Thanksgiving food drive, which runs until Nov. 19.

Needed items include: Stuffing, gravy, canned green beans, corn, yams, cranberry sauce, instant mashed potatoes, rice, macaroni and cheese, pasta, cereal, canned protein and other pantry staples.

Residents can participate by dropping off contributions in the New Brick elevator room or the marked collection bin on the Old Brick breezeway.

Donations benefit the Howard County Food Bank, operated by the Community Action Council of Howard County.

First Presbyterian Church Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive
Deadline: Nov. 15

The First Presbyterian Church of Howard County is running a food basket drive until Nov. 15, collecting nonperishable food items for Thanksgiving baskets and monetary contributions for Giant Food gift cards.

Residents can contribute food or money through the church's Deacons' Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive. Donations will support families served by Bridges to Housing Stability and CASA.

Harford County

Harford County Government Thanksgiving Food Drive
Deadline: Throughout November

Through November, the Harford County government will be accepting nonperishables and toiletries as part of its Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Requested donations include: Shelf-stable milk, breakfast items, instant mashed potatoes, canned chicken, tuna, salmon and other meats, beef stew, chili, peanut butter, canned soup, canned fruit, pasta, nuts, seeds and 100% fruit juice. Diapers and toiletries also are needed.

Drop off donations can be directed to participating county government offices, recreation centers and senior activity centers. Donations benefit the Harford Community Action Agency's food pantry.

Collection locations include:

• Harford County Administration Building
  220 S. Main St., Bel Air
• Harford County Council
  212 N. Bond St., Bel Air
• Department of Housing and Community Services
  15 S. Main St., Bel Air
• Harford County Emergency Services
  2220 Ady Road, Forest Hill
• Parks and Recreation Administration
  702 N. Tollgate Road, Bel Air
• Churchville Recreation Center, Glenville Building
  111 Glenville Road, Churchville
• Churchville Recreation Center, Level Building
  3023 Level Road, Churchville
• Emmorton Recreation Center,
  2213 Old Emmorton Road, Bel Air
• Edgewood Activity Center
  1000 Gateway Road, Edgewood
• Veronica "Roni" Chenowith Activity Center
  1707 Fallston Road, Fallston
• Havre de Grace Activity Center
  351 Lewis Lane, Havre de Grace
• McFaul Activity Center
  525 W. MacPhail Road, Bel Air

Harford County Public Library Holiday Food Drives
Deadline: Nov. 30

The Harford County Public Library system will be accepting a range of donations that include nonperishables, canned food and pet food. The donations will vary by branch and benefiting organization.

Donations can be made to food collection sites the Aberdeen, Darlington, Abingdon, Edgewood, Jarrettsville, Norrisville and Whiteford libraries.

Residents wanting to participate in the countywide food drive can see which library to make their drop-off online.

Christ Our King Presbyterian Church Giving Boxes
Deadline: Nov. 21

Food collections at the Christ Our King Presbyterian Church, located at 10 Lexington Road in Bel Air, began in September and will continue through the fall.

Packing day is Saturday, Nov. 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Organizers are accepting nonperishable food for Thanksgiving dinners and additional meals, along with monetary donations to purchase frozen turkeys and other groceries.

Donations can be made using the church's 2026 collection list, sponsoring a Thanksgiving box for $60 or giving online.

Volunteers also are needed to pack more than 800 boxes for families in Harford County, Baltimore City and surrounding communities.

Harford Family House November Donation Drive
Deadline: Nov. 30

The Harford Family House Donation Drive is taking in nonperishable food, paper products and plasticware for its countywide initiative running until Nov. 30.

More than 50 collection locations are participating across Harford County. Residents can use the organization's online map to find a drop-off location or purchase supplies through its online GiftDrive.

Prince George's County

City of Bowie Thanksgiving Food Drive
Deadline: Nov. 13

Bowie's annual Thanksgiving food drive is calling on residents for food donations for families needing assistance during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Residents can deliver donations to three city facilities:

• Kenhill Center
  2614 Kenhill Drive
• Bowie Police Department
  15901 Fred Robinson Way
• Bowie City Hall
  15901 Fred Robinson Way

Patuxent Nursery Thanksgiving Food Drive
Deadline: Nov. 30

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Nov. 30, the Patuxent Nursery at 2410 N. Crain Highway in Bowie will be accepting canned beans, soups, cranberry sauce, gravy, boxed stuffing, rice, cereal and other nonperishable foods.

Donations will benefit the Bowie Food Pantry.

Customers donating food will receive a $20 discount coupon toward an in-store purchase of $100 or more, limited to one coupon per customer.

The Dunn Foundation Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Deadline: Nov. 21

The Dunn Foundation will be accepting financial contributions and sponsorships for its annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway, which will be held Nov. 21.

The event gets underway at the Iverson Mall in Temple Hills (3737 Branch Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

To donate, residents can become a sponsor or make a tax-deductible contribution through the organization's website. The foundation plans to distribute turkeys, side dishes and beverages to participating families. Registration for the Temple Hills distribution is listed as full.