Help Out

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased both the prevalence and severity of food insecurity in our country--including in our own Bethesda-Chevy Chase community. The closure of non-essential businesses has created a ripple effect through the economy, causing alarming  levels of financial insecurity, and with it, food insecurity, all around us. 

If you are able, be part of the solution by donating food, money, or time to help your neighbors.  Here2Help volunteers deliver free bags of groceries, donated by the community, to area residents who need it.

THANK YOU.

Volunteer

To be notified about other volunteer opportunities and special updates with deliveries, fill out this form. 

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NEW!  Our volunteer opportunities are expanding! 

Please tell us about your interests and availability:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfea8Cev6W_C53pfGtNkuuJS45AYiPkrX3WZsT-0gCLXCpX5w/viewform

Contribute Money

To mail us a check, email us at for the address. Checks should be addressed to Here2Help. 

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To Venmo us, please send your donation to @here2helpmc.

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Monetary contributions may also be made through this link, but Venmo and checks are preferred.

The funds will help cover supplemental groceries supplies to continue feeding families, occasional giveaways of grocery-store gift cards, and Here2Help's limited administrative costs (such as insurance).

Donate Items

We appreciate donations of the non-perishable foods and essential personal and household items listed below.   

Donations may be dropped at any of the area drop-off locations listed to the right. Click a site button for specific details.

Drop-off Locations

We ask for donations of: 

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• Dried grains

  • such rice, pasta, or beans

• Canned vegetables

• Canned fruit in juice, dried fruit, or applesauce

• Proteins 

  • Hormel Chili Cans

  • Cans of tuna or other proteins

• Breakfast items

  • Low-sugar cereal ​

  • Oatmeal

• Boxed or shelf stable milk

• Soup or broth

• Pasta Sauce

• Nut Butters

• Healthy, child-friendly snacks

  • such as crackers, cereal bars, or granola bars

• Any other non-perishable items or treats are appreciated!

  • Boxed Mac and Cheese​

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Other essential personal/household items:

• Diapers (larger sizes, in particular) 

  • baby wipes

• Toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue

• Toothbrushes and toothpaste

• Soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner

• Dish soap, laundry detergent, bleach-based cleaners, cleaning wipes