How to Give Back in Havre de Grace, MD This Holiday Season (2026)

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

Want to give back in Havre de Grace this holiday season? Start with Harford Family House's Homegrown Hope giving day on Nov. 19, with a celebration at Hopkins Farm Brewery. Then drop a new, unwrapped toy at the Havre de Grace Library for the Empty Stocking Fund.

Havre de Grace is home to Harford Family House, the county's largest shelter provider, and a Salvation Army office. Here's how to help, with 2026 dates only where the group has posted them.

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

Harford Family House

Harford Family House is based at 421 S. Union Ave. It's the largest provider of shelter for people without a home in Harford County. In November it's running:

• Homegrown Hope giving day, Thu., Nov. 19: Give online all day. The celebration runs 5 to 8 p.m. at Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3833 Rider Lane.
• Supply drive, all November: Drop non-perishable food, paper products and plasticware at one of 50+ spots around the county.
• Online gift drive: Order supplies on their gift drive page and they ship right to the shelter.

Want to volunteer? Their volunteer page lists holiday events and pantry help. Call (410) 273-6700.

Salvation Army Angel Tree

The Salvation Army of Havre de Grace is at 300 Rear Seneca Ave. It runs an Angel Tree program at the holidays. The 2026 details aren't posted yet. Check back on the Angel Tree page.

Toy Drop-Offs in Havre de Grace

The Empty Stocking Fund helps Harford families at the holidays. Bring a new, unwrapped toy, game or craft item to one of its Havre de Grace drop spots:

• Havre de Grace Library, 120 N. Union Ave.
• Havre de Grace Town Hall, 420 Pennington Ave.
• Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3833 Rider Lane
• Pat's Pizzeria, 1201 Revolution St.
• PAL (Personalized Alternatives for Learning), 1106 Revolution St.

Confirm before you go. The 2026 Toys for Tots drop-off list isn't confirmed yet, so check back on their site.

Havre de Grace Food Pantries

Want to donate food close to home? Call first and ask what they're low on. These come from HCAA's October 2026 pantry list:

The county's main food bank is the Harford Community Action Agency in Edgewood. It takes food Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Community Projects of Havre de Grace runs a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Its own Thanksgiving Dinner page doesn't list 2026 details yet, like the date, how to sign up for a meal or volunteer times. Check back on its Thanksgiving Dinner page before you plan on it.

My Take

Havre de Grace shows up for its neighbors. Pick one thing on this list, like a toy at the library or a night at Homegrown Hope, and do it this week.

Thinking about living here? See my Havre de Grace town page. For holiday fun, check out the holidays in Havre de Grace and my Tidewater Grille spotlight.

More giving guides:

• Bel Air
• Aberdeen
• Abingdon
• Edgewood and Joppa
• Fallston
• Forest Hill
• Jarrettsville, Street and Northern Harford

FAQ

How can I volunteer in Havre de Grace this holiday season?

Harford Family House, at 421 S. Union Ave., needs help with holiday events and its food pantry. Call (410) 273-6700 or see its volunteer page.

Where is the Salvation Army in Havre de Grace?

The Salvation Army of Havre de Grace is at 300 Rear Seneca Ave. Its 2026 Angel Tree details aren't posted yet, so check back on its site.

Where can I drop off toys in Havre de Grace?

The Empty Stocking Fund lists the Havre de Grace Library at 120 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace Town Hall at 420 Pennington Ave., and Hopkins Farm Brewery as drop-off spots. Confirm before you go.

What is Homegrown Hope?

Homegrown Hope is Harford Family House's day of giving on Thu., Nov. 19, 2026. The celebration runs 5 to 8 p.m. at Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3833 Rider Lane.

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 photo: “Havre de Grace aerial” by Mbinebri, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped, with text added.

Sources

Checked Oct. 30, 2026.

1. Harford Family House, Homelessness Awareness Month (host)
2. Harford Family House, Events (dates, times, venues) (host)
3. Harford Family House, Volunteer (host)
4. Harford Family House online gift drive (GiftDrive)
5. Salvation Army of Central Maryland, Angel Tree Program (Havre de Grace address) (host)
6. Empty Stocking Fund, home page (host)
7. Empty Stocking Fund, Drop Locations (host)
8. Toys for Tots Harford County (host; would not load for me)
9. Harford Community Action Agency, Harford County Food Pantries, October 2026 (PDF) (pantry names, addresses, phones)
10. Harford Community Action Agency, Food Pantry (address, phone, hours, wish list, volunteer tasks) (host)
11. Community Projects of Havre de Grace, Thanksgiving Dinner (host; no 2026 details posted)
12. Josh Tessier, about