Donation Information
Olney HELP is an all-volunteer non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. We takes pride in that we keep our administrative costs to a minimum so that your donations can directly help our neighbors in need.
Financial Donations
The majority of our work depends on financial donations. As an all volunteer organization, there are no salaries, no overhead, and only minimal office and administrative expenses. 95% of donations received go directly to assist our clients with food or financial assistance.
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by MailYou can mail a tax-deductible donation directly to Olney HELP at the following address:
Olney HELP P.O. Box 430 Olney MD 20830 We will provide you with a gift acknowledgement letter that can be used for tax purposes. |
Donate a Gift Card: Olney HELP is always in need of gift cards to local food stores.
Food Donations
Olney HELP is always in need of non-perishable food donations such as canned goods, pasta, rice, cereals and baking goods. We welcome donations from individuals and groups. The Emergency Food Program exists in large part as a result of the generous support from the community. Non-perishable food items are primarily supplied by individuals, local churches, schools, scouts and civic organizations that conduct annual food drives.
Drop-off Box Locations
Re/Max Realty Buffington Building3300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd
Olney, MD 20832 M-F 9:00am - 5:00pm Ross Boddy Neighborhood Recreation Center18529 Brooke Rd.
Sandy Spring, MD 20860 240-777-8050 |
Oakdale ChurchGold's Gym Olney18330 Village Center Dr
Olney, MD 20832 301-570-1800 |
Longwood Community Center19300 Georgia Avenue
Brookeville, MD 20833 240-777-6920 M-Th 10:00am - 9:00pm, F 2:00pm - 6:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm Onelife Fitness17821 Georgia Avenue
Olney, MD 20832 301-358-6698 M-Th 5:00am - 11:00pm, F 5:00am - 9:00pm, Sat 7:00am - 8:00pm, Sun 8:00am - 7:00pm |
Club Pilates18119 Town Center Dr
Olney, MD 20832 301-383-9955 M 9:00am - 8:30pm, T 9:00am - 8:00pm, W & Th 7:00am - 8:00pm, F 8:00am - 12:30pm, Sat 7:45am - 12:00pm |
Food We Need
We aim to provide our neighbors with the healthiest food possible. Here is an list of healthy non-perishable foods you can donate.
Food items we need most at this time:
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What not to donate
We have an Amazon Wish List which makes donating needed food items very easy. |
Organizing a Food Drive
We need food year round, so any time is a great time for a food drive! When holding a food drive some ideas to consider include:
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