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

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

Want to give back in Forest Hill this holiday season? The easiest move is a toy drop. Forest Hill has six Empty Stocking Fund drop spots, most of them right on Rock Spring Road and Newport Drive. You can also help the food pantry at Peace Healthcare on Granary Road.

Here's the full list. 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 Forest Hill

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

• Truist Bank, 1525 Rock Spring Rd.
• BayVanguard Bank, 1920 Rock Spring Rd.
• Enotria Restaurant and Grill, 2 Newport Dr.
• Celebree Learning Center, 9 Newport Dr.
• Children's Manor Center, 2003 Kleins Plaza Dr.
• Connect Pay, 2209 Commerce Rd., Suite 1

Confirm before you go.

Forest Hill Food Pantry

HCAA's October 2026 pantry list includes one pantry in Forest Hill. Call first and ask what they need.

Want to give more food? The county's main food bank, the Harford Community Action Agency, is at 1321-B Woodbridge Station Way in Edgewood. It takes food Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Adopt a Family Up North

Mason-Dixon Community Services in Street matches families and seniors with sponsors who give a holiday meal and gifts. Call 410-452-9025. More on them in my Jarrettsville and Street giving guide.

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

Forest Hill makes this easy. You're already at the bank or picking up the kids on Newport Drive. Bring a toy along. It takes 30 seconds.

Thinking about living here? Read Living in Forest Hill, MD or see my Forest Hill town page. For a fun stop, check out Harford Vineyard and Winery.

More giving guides:

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

FAQ

Where can I drop off toys in Forest Hill, MD?

The Empty Stocking Fund lists six Forest Hill spots, including Truist Bank at 1525 Rock Spring Rd., BayVanguard Bank at 1920 Rock Spring Rd. and Enotria Restaurant and Grill at 2 Newport Dr. Confirm before you go.

Is there a food pantry in Forest Hill?

Yes. HCAA's October 2026 list includes Neighbor Support at Peace Healthcare, 501 Granary Rd. Call 410-276-4302 first.

Where is the closest food bank to Forest Hill?

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 Forest Hill?

Yes. Anna's House through Catholic Charities runs a 2026 Adopt-a-Family program for Harford County, and Mason-Dixon Community Services in nearby Street runs one too.

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.

Watch more on my YouTube channel, Josh Talks Harford, and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

Header image: Forest Hill illustration from Josh Tessier’s own collection. 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. Mason-Dixon Community Services, Holiday Giving (host)
6. Mason-Dixon Community Services, home page (address, phone) (host)
7. Toys for Tots Harford County (host; would not load for me)
8. Salvation Army of Central Maryland, Angel Tree Program (Havre de Grace address) (host)
9. Harford County Government, Thanksgiving Food Drive (host; no 2026 dates posted)
10. Anna's House (Catholic Charities) Adopt-a-Family release, posted by the Harford County Chamber of Commerce (Oct. 27, 2026) (host's own text)
11. Harford Family House, Homelessness Awareness Month (host)
12. Josh Tessier, about