It’s Giving Tuesday, and it is one of the best opportunities all year to support the organizations that lift up our neighbors, care for families in need, and strengthen the fabric of Frederick County. The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and connection, but it also brings increased need. Local nonprofits work tirelessly during this time to ensure that every family can experience the season with dignity, nourishment, and hope.
Nonprofits make up the largest sector of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce membership. Their impact reaches every corner of our community. From food security to housing to youth development, these organizations help create a stronger, healthier, and more resilient Frederick County. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to learn more about their work and consider supporting them through donations, volunteering, or sharing their mission with others.
As you plan your holiday giving, here are several nonprofits in and around Frederick County offering specific holiday drives or seasonal support opportunities:
Blessings in a Backpack, Frederick Chapter
Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter mobilizes our community to provide hunger-free weekends for local children. They are running a Giving Tuesday campaign! Donations help provide weekend food bags for local students who rely on school meals. Many families face increased food insecurity during winter school breaks, making support especially important.
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Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County
The Boys & Girls Club is currently putting on their 2025 Holiday Toy Drive! This program ensures that underserved children in our community still get the opportunity to feel the joy of Christmas morning.
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Federated Charities
The Federated Charities Mitten Project collects mittens, gloves, scarves, jackets and socks and makes them available “no questions asked” to anyone in need. Donations are accepted throughout the season and items are placed on a fence at Federated Charities for people to take as needed.
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Frederick Rescue Mission
The Frederick Rescue Mission is hosting a Christmas at the Mission program that includes a holiday food and clothing give away, toy and gift drives for children, and opportunities to adopt a family. The Mission provides essential support all year, and the need grows significantly during the holidays.
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Girls On The Run
GOTR of Mid & Western MD is hosting their annual Candy Cane Dash on Saturday, December 6!
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Seton Center
The Seton Center provides holiday assistance in Northern Frederick County through their Holiday Helping Hands program. Donations include grocery gift cards, toys, and gift cards for Christmas. Their work ensure local families can celebrate with dignity.
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The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army will be running their holiday programs such as Angel Tree, Red Kettle Campaign, seasonal meals, and gift distribution. These programs serve Maryland families who need additional support during the winter months.
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These are only seven of the over 100 nonprofits in our membership who are working hard to support our community during the holidays. to explore more local nonprofit members and discover additional ways to give, visit our full directory here: Chamber Nonprofit Directory
Giving Tuesday is not just about generosity. It is about recognizing the incredible organizations that serve Frederick County all year and choosing to invest in a stronger future for our community. Whether you donate funds, contribute items to a holiday drive, volunteer your time, or simply help spread the word, every act of support makes a meaningful difference.
We encourage you to celebrate the spirit of the season by supporting the nonprofits that help make Frederick County a wonderful place to live, work, and gather.
Frederick Chamber Insights is a news outlet of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce. For more information about membership, programs and initiatives, please visit our website.