How to Give Back in Abingdon, MD This Holiday Season (2026)

Published Oct. 30, 2026 | Last updated: Oct. 30, 2026

Want to give back in Abingdon this holiday season? Here's the fast way. Drop a new, unwrapped toy at the Abingdon Library for the Empty Stocking Fund. Stock the 24/7 pantry shelf at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Or bring food to the county food bank in Edgewood.

Abingdon is one of the busiest parts of Harford County, so there's a lot of need and a lot of ways to help. I list dates only when the group has posted them for 2026.

This is part of my county guide, How to Give Back in Harford County This Holiday Season.

Toy Drop-Offs in Abingdon

The Empty Stocking Fund is a volunteer group that helps Harford families at the holidays with toys, food and clothing. Bring a new, unwrapped toy, game or craft item to one of its Abingdon drop spots:

• Abingdon Library, 2510 Tollgate Rd.
• Box Hill Pizzeria and Carryout, 2915 Emmorton Rd.
• Harco-co Credit Union, 3422 Emmorton Rd.

Confirm before you go.

Abingdon Food Pantries

These come from HCAA's October 2026 pantry list. Call first and ask what they're low on.

A 24/7 self-serve pantry is simple. You leave food on the shelf, and neighbors take what they need, any time. Canned goods, pasta and peanut butter are always good picks.

The County Food Bank in Edgewood

The Harford Community Action Agency food bank is at 1321-B Woodbridge Station Way in Edgewood. It takes food Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Top needs include pasta, peanut butter, canned soup, instant mashed potatoes, diapers and toiletries. Short on time? HCAA says every $1 helps provide 5 meals.

Countywide Drives to Watch

• Toys for Tots: The 2026 Harford drop-off list isn't confirmed yet. Check back on their site.
• Salvation Army Angel Tree: 2026 details aren't posted yet. Check back here.
• Harford County Thanksgiving Food Drive: 2026 dates aren't posted yet. Check back on the county's page.
• Anna's House Adopt-a-Family: Their 2026 program is open. They match you with a family's wish list. Read the details or call (667) 600-2843.
• Harford Family House Homegrown Hope: A day of giving on Thu., Nov. 19, 2026, with a celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre de Grace. See their page. Confirm before you go.

For the full county list, see my Harford County giving guide.

My Take

Abingdon folks drive Emmorton Road every day. Toss a toy in the car and drop it at Box Hill Pizzeria when you grab dinner. That's it. You just helped a kid have a better Christmas.

Thinking about living here? See my Abingdon town page. For holiday fun, check out my Harford County holiday hub and Thanksgiving turkey trots.

More giving guides:

• Bel Air
• Havre de Grace
• Aberdeen
• Edgewood and Joppa
• Fallston
• Forest Hill
• Jarrettsville, Street and Northern Harford

FAQ

Where can I drop off toys in Abingdon, MD?

The Empty Stocking Fund lists the Abingdon Library at 2510 Tollgate Rd., Box Hill Pizzeria and Carryout at 2915 Emmorton Rd. and Harco-co Credit Union at 3422 Emmorton Rd. Confirm before you go.

Are there food pantries in Abingdon, MD?

Yes. HCAA's October 2026 list includes St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church at 1450 Abingdon Rd. and a 24/7 self-serve pantry at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1 St. Mary's Church Rd. Call first to ask what they need.

Where is the closest food bank to Abingdon?

The Harford Community Action Agency food bank is at 1321-B Woodbridge Station Way in Edgewood. It takes food donations Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Can I adopt a family for Christmas from Abingdon?

Yes. Anna's House through Catholic Charities runs a 2026 Adopt-a-Family program for Harford County. Call (667) 600-2843.

About the author: Josh Tessier is a Harford County REALTOR® with the Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty, based in Bel Air. He has 16+ years in real estate and has sold 600+ homes personally (5,900+ for the Lee Tessier Team). He lives in Harford County and is raising his family here. Call or text (443) 617-2099.

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Header photo: “St. Mary's Church (Emmorton, Maryland) Left” by Eminonuk, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped, with text added.

Sources

Checked Oct. 30, 2026.

1. Empty Stocking Fund, home page (host)
2. Empty Stocking Fund, Drop Locations (host)
3. Harford Community Action Agency, Harford County Food Pantries, October 2026 (PDF) (pantry names, addresses, phones)
4. Harford Community Action Agency, Food Pantry (address, phone, hours, wish list, volunteer tasks) (host)
5. Harford Community Action Agency, Donate ($1 helps provide 5 meals) (host)
6. Toys for Tots Harford County (host; would not load for me)
7. Salvation Army of Central Maryland, Angel Tree Program (Havre de Grace address) (host)
8. Harford County Government, Thanksgiving Food Drive (host; no 2026 dates posted)
9. Anna's House (Catholic Charities) Adopt-a-Family release, posted by the Harford County Chamber of Commerce (Oct. 27, 2026) (host's own text)
10. Harford Family House, Homelessness Awareness Month (host)
11. Josh Tessier, about