Turn your next shopping trip into a gift for local families!
The Reston Community Center Thanksgiving Drive is collecting donations through November 25, 2026, with drop-off spots across Reston and Herndon.
This year, this annual tradition has a refreshed focus. Along with classic Thanksgiving pantry staples, the drive is gathering the everyday essentials families need all winter long, when donations typically slow down. Volunteers will pack everything collected into kits during a morning volunteer event at RCC Hunters Woods on Thanksgiving morning.
The wish list is ranked by the community’s most urgent needs, starting at the top:
- Feminine Hygiene Items
Tampons, pads, and panty liners in all sizes, plus feminine wipes. - Hygiene Basics
Travel-size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and toothpaste, plus toothbrushes, body wipes, and shaving products. - Baby Items
Diapers (size 1 and up), baby wipes, and diaper cream. - Hot Drinks and Snacks
Hot chocolate, instant coffee, tea bags, sugar and creamer packets, instant oatmeal, and single-serve Teddy Grahams. - Food and Pantry Staples
Rice, beans, pasta and sauce, peanut butter, canned goods (meats, soups, and veggies), cereal, shelf-stable milk and juice, and more.
There are almost 20 drop-off locations. Find them and the full wish list online.
Details:
Website
Dates:
Nov 1-25, 2026
Locations:
Various Reston & Herndon Locations
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
