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How You Helped the Holiday Drive, by the Numbers

Rockville’s 2017 Holiday Drive made Thanksgiving and the December holiday season special for neighbors in need.

In November, the drive:

  • Provided Thanksgiving meals to 483 families, including more than 1,600 individuals.
  • Hosted a Thanksgiving meal for 105 seniors.

In December, the drive served:

  • 306 families.
  • 437 children aged 10 and under.
  • 175 children aged 11 to 17.
  • 75 senior or adult-only households.

The drive distributed:

  • 874 toys.
  • 231 board games and stuffed animals.
  • 611 books.
  • 437 stocking stuffers.
  • Giant gift card referrals to 268 adult-only or senior households.
  • Target gift card referrals to 360 teens.

In addition, gifts tailored to the needs of 67 families, including 118 adults and 143 children, were distributed through the family sponsorship program.

Learn more at www.rockvillemd.gov/holidaydrive or by calling Community Services at 240-314-8310.

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