Hope for the Holidays

Sponsored by Burke & Herbert Bank with 8 locations on the Mid‑Shore. Local community banking since 1852. Member FDIC.

Hope for the Holidays is a community food drive benefiting Mid‑Shore families in need through the Neighborhood Service Center in Easton. From November 17 through December 24, 2025, you can help make a difference by donating non‑perishable food items at any of the eight Burke & Herbert Bank locations across the Mid‑Shore — Easton (2), Denton, Preston, Federalsburg, Ridgely, Cambridge, and Secretary.

How You Can Help

• Drop off canned or boxed, non‑perishable food items at any Burke & Herbert Bank branch on the Mid‑Shore.
• Look for the Hope for the Holidays donation boxes inside the lobby.
• All donations stay local and go directly to families served by the Neighborhood Service Center.

Key Dates

• Collection Drive: November 17 – December 24, 2025
• Live Broadcasts: Friday, December 5 and Friday, December 19 from Burke & Herbert Bank’s Easton branches 

What to Donate

• Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans)
• Canned vegetables & fruits
• Pasta, rice & sauces
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Soups, stews, and cereals

Hope for the Holidays is proudly supported by Burke & Herbert Bank — with eight Mid‑Shore locations: Easton (2), Denton, Preston, Federalsburg, Ridgely, Cambridge, and Secretary. Local community banking since 1852. Member FDIC.