Housing and Community Services, Rockville Reports

The Holiday Drive Returns to Make the Season Brighter for Families in Need

For more than a half century, Rockville’s Holiday Drive has supported local families in need during the season of giving. 

As a community effort, the Holiday Drive relies on support from local churches, schools, civic organizations, service clubs, social service agencies and individuals. And as the holidays approach, Rockville businesses in particular are invited to join in contributing to the Holiday Drive’s good work. 

In 2024, the drive served 750 Rockville households, including seniors, for Thanksgiving, and reached about 1,500 children and teens in December. See how else you helped your neighbors on the front page of the caregivers’ guide, inside. 

Collection boxes for donations will be placed at facilities throughout the city. Food donations will be collected until Friday, Nov. 14; toys and books will be collected until Friday, Dec. 12. 

Ways to Get Involved 

Send a contribution: Tax-deductible monetary donations will be used to purchase fresh produce, baked goods and gift cards for Thanksgiving, as well as toys, books and gift cards for December. Contributions can be made online at rockvillemd.gov/holidaydrive. 

Checks should be made payable to the City of Rockville (include “Rockville Holiday Drive Fund” in the memo line) and mailed to: Community Services Division, First Floor, Rockville City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850. 

Donate gift cards: $25 Target gift cards for teens and $15 Giant Food gift cards for families are requested for Thanksgiving. Gift cards may be dropped off at the address above. 

Volunteer: Help sort, bag and deliver produce in November and canned goods, books or toys in December. Sign up at cityofrockville.galaxydigital.com/need. 

Donate goods: Bring canned goods and/or gift wrapping, large or medium gift bags, wrapping paper and toys to any city building with a donation box, or use the Holiday Drive’s 2025 Amazon Wishlist and have items delivered right to City Hall with this link: a.co/6revgfl. 

For more information or to discuss partnership opportunities, contact hd@rockvillemd.gov or call 240-314-8300.