Reston Community Center is proud to partner with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and Cornerstones to rally our community in support of local families. Together, we’re turning generosity into real impact and helping ensure our neighbors have what they need this season. Your generosity can make a difference right when it matters most. Starting November 1, check back on this page for a list of suggested donations and drop-off locations and be part of this meaningful community effort.

Community organizations and businesses are essential to the success of the RCC Thanksgiving Drive. By becoming a drop-off location, you help create a visible source of hope, generosity and connection for the community you serve. If you are interested in participating, please contact Asjah Heiligh, RCC’s Community Events Director, at 703-390-6159 or RCCOffsite@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Our thanksgiving tradition, with a refreshed focus 
This year’s drive expands beyond traditional Thanksgiving meal items to essentials needed throughout the winter, when donations are typically lower. Collected items will be assembled into kits during our traditional Thanksgiving morning volunteer event at RCC Hunters Woods. 

Donation Wish List 

 This list is ordered by priority based on the community’s most urgent needs. 

Feminine Hygiene Kits 

• Tampons (all sizes)  

• Pads (all sizes) 

• Panty Liners (all sizes) 

• Feminine wipes 

Hygiene Kits 

• Shampoo (travel size) 

• Body wash (travel size) 

• Conditioner (travel size) 

• Lotion (travel size) 

• Toothpaste (travel size) 

• Toothbrushes 

• Body wipes 

• Shaving products  

Baby Items 

• Diaper cream 

• Diapers (sizes 1 and up) 

• Baby wipes 

Hot Drink/Snack Kits 

• Hot chocolate packets 

• Instant coffee 

• Tea bags 

• Sugar packets 

• Nondairy creamer packets 

• Instant oatmeal packets 

• Teddy Grahams (single-serve snack packs) 

Food & Pantry Items 

• Oil 

• Rice 

• Beans 

• Rolled oats 

• Peanut butter 

• Canned meats: tuna, spam, chicken 

• Shelf‑stable milk 

• Pasta 

• Pasta sauce 

• Cereal 

• Granola bars 

• Canned vegetables 

• Canned soups 

• Instant noodles 

• Shelf‑stable juice 

• Cooking spices or seasoning packets