HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Harford County residents can help families struggling to put food on the table this Thanksgiving by donating nonperishable food and other necessities at collection sites across the county.
Harford County Government is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive during November to benefit the Harford Community Action Agency, which provides food assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Donations will be collected at county government offices, recreation facilities and senior activity centers in Bel Air, Forest Hill, Churchville, Edgewood, Fallston and Havre de Grace.
The Thanksgiving Food Drive seeks shelf-stable milk, including soy and almond milk, breakfast foods, instant mashed potatoes, canned meat, chicken, tuna and salmon, beef stew, chili, peanut butter and meal-making ingredients.
Other requested donations include canned soup, canned fruit, 100% fruit juice, nuts, seeds and pasta.
The county also is collecting diapers in all sizes and personal hygiene products, including soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and shampoo.
Thanksgiving Food Drive Drop-Off Locations
Residents can find additional information about the food drive and requested donations on the county's Thanksgiving Food Drive webpage or call 410-638-3045.
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