In the spirit of the season, many people are interested in donating items, time, or money to local organizations that help people through some difficult times during the holiday. Check out the list below to see a few places that you can donate!

Faith House

• Collecting: paper products, cleaning supplies, personal products, household items, ground coffee, sugar
• Drop off donation at 419 West South Street, Frederick, MD, 21701. Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm.
• Faith House 2021 Flyer

Frederick Rescue Mission

• Collecting: gloves, hats, scarves, sleeping bags, umbrellas, hygiene products, bottled water, coffee, hot chocolate
• Drop off donations at 419 West South Street, Frederick, MD, 21701. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
• Frederick Rescue Mission 2021 Flyer

​Feeding Frederick

• Find a local food bank in your area to support.
• Use the map to find a location near you!

Heartly House

• Collecting gift cards (to grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and bookstores)
• Duration: Now – December 18^th (for holiday donations). Heartly House accepts gift card donations all year long.
• Mail gift cards to PO Box 857, Frederick, MD 21705
• Heartly House 2021 Flyer

Literacy Council of Frederick County

• Collecting children’s books
• Duration: November 15 – December 13
• Purchase books at Curious Iguana and donations will be collected at the store.
• OR drop off books at 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21701
• For more information, visit the website!
• Literacy Council Holiday Book Drive 2021 Flyer

On Our Own

• Collecting art supplies, hygiene products, coffee, sugar, sweetener
• Drop off items at 22 S. Market Street, Suite 110, Frederick, MD, 21701
• For monetary donations, visit: me/onourownfrederick

Salvation Army

• The Day Shelter is collecting: coats, hats, gloves, (new) under garments for both men and women, and (new) socks.
• The Angel Tree at the FSK mall is available to “adopt” a family or child for Christmas and buy them clothing items.
• Volunteer for Bell Ringing too! Register at: registertoring.com
• Drop off items at: 223 W. 5th St., Frederick, MD, 21701
• Call to help out and volunteer: (301) 662-2311

Winter Items Collection Drive

• Collecting coats, scarves, hats, and gloves
• Drop off December 4, 2021, 10am-3pm at Asbury United Methodist Church (101 W. All Saints St, Frederick, MD, 21701)
• Items are for the Boys & Girls Club, Children of Incarcerated Parents, and The Religious Coalition.