For more than a quarter century, the City of Gaithersburg and its generous partners have served families for both the Thanksgiving and December holidays. Keeping the spirit of giving alive during the holidays will be especially important as many people deal with challenges presented by our current economic climate. 

The City of Gaithersburg and the Gaithersburg Holiday Giving Coalition are happy to announce that we will again be serving families referred by school and nonprofit counselors through our Holiday Giving program. We anticipate providing food to more than 600 families in November and gifts to help make the holidays brighter for more than 1,800 children in December. 

Monetary donations allow us to purchase food and retail store gift cards for use in November and December. Donations can be made through the City’s online portal. If paying by check, please make it payable to City of Gaithersburg / Holiday Giving Program and mail to Community Services Office, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877. 

To ensure non-duplication of service, the program operates in conjunction with the countywide Holiday Giving Project, coordinated by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. Area schools, social service agencies and nonprofit organizations make referrals to a centralized database, and those living in the City of Gaithersburg are then referred to the City’s Community Services Division for assistance. 

The Gaithersburg Holiday Giving Coalition is comprised of members of area congregations, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals who work together to support City of Gaithersburg families. The residents of Wells/Robertson House and members of the Gaithersburg Youth Club and the Gaithersburg Financial Wellness Coalition are also integral to the program’s success. To volunteer at the events or to join the Coalition, please e-mail [email protected]. For more information or to donate online, visit the Holiday Giving page or call 240-805-1828.