Germantown, Maryland, United States
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Food, Funds and Time
Germantown HELP needs ongoing donations of nonperishable food, funds, and diapers (especially sizes 4, 5 and 6).
Our CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) number is 57844.
We receive donations through America's Charities and the United Way.
You may make a tax-deductible donation at the link above or by mailing a check to:
Germantown HELP
P.O. Box 608
Germantown, MD 20875
Our EIN is 52-1410219.
Germantown HELP is supported by local churches, individuals, schools, businesses and community groups through food & diaper drives, cash donations and by some grants. We welcome contributions at any time. Please email info.gtownhelp@gmail.com if you have any questions about donating money, food, or diapers to our programs. We will arrange a drop-off or pick-up time.
Food Donations
Food items we ALWAYS need (because they are part of the standard package we provide our clients) are:
- breakfast cereal
- spaghetti sauce
- mac and cheese
- peanut butter & jelly
- tuna fish and other canned meats
- canned fruits, vegetables and soups
- pasta
- rice (2lbs or less)
- beans
Group Sponsorships
Local businesses, churches and clubs can support Germantown HELP in many ways. For example, you can:
- organize a food or diaper drive on your premises
- donate money directly to Germantown HELP, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Code (EIN 52-1410219)
- encourage employees to establish a fund to donate to Germantown HELP. One local business had their employees donate money every time they had a cup of coffee!
- offer your business services to Germantown HELP; for example, printing and postage costs for mailing postcards in the Holiday Giving Project.
- encourage employees to volunteer for Germantown HELP
- sponsor a Germantown family (or a bunch!) in the Holiday Giving Project for Thanksgiving and/or December.
We are open to all kinds of offers. You can make a difference!
