How to Give Back in Jarrettsville, Street and Northern Harford This Holiday Season (2026)

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

Want to give back in Jarrettsville, Street or northern Harford this holiday season? Call Mason-Dixon Community Services in Street. They match local families and seniors with sponsors who give a holiday meal and gifts. Then bring a bag of food to Eden Mill Fall Fest on Nov. 7.

Up north, neighbors take care of neighbors. Here's how to jump in. 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.

Mason-Dixon Community Services

Where: 708 Highland Rd., Street | Phone: 410-452-9025 | Site: mason-dixon.org

Mason-Dixon runs the big holiday program for northern Harford. Here's what they do:

• Adopt-a-Family: You give a family with kids a holiday meal and gifts.
• Senior Secret Santa: Seniors on low incomes get a holiday basket or help with winter utility bills.
• Toys for Tots: They hand out toys to kids 14 and under in December.

Eden Mill Fall Fest Food Collection

When: Sat., Nov. 7, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Where: Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Rd., Pylesville

Fall Fest is free. There's a pumpkin-flinging trebuchet, crafts, live animals and food trucks. Bring non-perishable food and personal care items for the collection bins at the welcome table. Park at Winter Farm, 4336 St. Clair Bridge Rd., Jarrettsville, and ride the shuttle.

Toy Drop-Offs Up North

Bring a new, unwrapped toy, game or craft item to an Empty Stocking Fund drop spot:

• Jarrettsville Library, 3722 Norrisville Rd.
• Darlington Library, 1134 Main St.
• Norrisville Library, 5310 Norrisville Rd., White Hall
• Whiteford Library, 2407 Whiteford Rd.
• Truist Bank, Dublin, 3500 Conowingo Rd., Street
• Harford Tire, 1205 Priestford Rd., Street

Confirm before you go.

Northern Harford Food Pantries

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

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

Northern Harford is spread out, so pick the spot on your way. Drop a toy at the Jarrettsville Library, then grab a sandwich at the Jarrettsville Creamery and Deli. Or adopt a family through Mason-Dixon and make one family's whole Christmas.

Thinking about living up here? See my Jarrettsville and Street town pages.

More giving guides:

• Bel Air
• Havre de Grace
• Aberdeen
• Abingdon
• Edgewood and Joppa
• Fallston
• Forest Hill

FAQ

How do I adopt a family in northern Harford County?

Mason-Dixon Community Services at 708 Highland Rd. in Street runs an Adopt-a-Family program and a Senior Secret Santa program. Call 410-452-9025.

Is there a food drive at Eden Mill Fall Fest 2026?

Yes. Eden Mill Fall Fest is Sat., Nov. 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring non-perishable food and personal care items to the welcome table. Park at Winter Farm and take the shuttle.

Where can I drop off toys in Jarrettsville?

The Empty Stocking Fund lists the Jarrettsville Library at 3722 Norrisville Rd. Northern Harford spots also include the Darlington, Norrisville and Whiteford libraries and Truist Bank in Street. Confirm before you go.

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: “Rocks State Park 19” by Bohemian Baltimore, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped, with text added.

Sources

Checked Oct. 30, 2026.

1. Mason-Dixon Community Services, Holiday Giving (host)
2. Mason-Dixon Community Services, home page (address, phone) (host)
3. Eden Mill Nature Center, Fall Fest 2026 (date, time, food collection, parking) (host)
4. Empty Stocking Fund, Drop Locations (host)
5. Harford Community Action Agency, Harford County Food Pantries, October 2026 (PDF) (pantry names, addresses, phones)
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