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Donate Today

Your help makes all the difference. Scroll down to learn how you you contribute to relief efforts in Talbot County.

Donate Money

Donate money today to support our cause

NSC receives financial donations from Talbot County citizens (many anonymous), businesses, faith-based and other organizations. Financial donations can be dropped off at or mailed to Neighborhood Service Center, Inc. at 126 Port Street, Easton, Maryland 21601, or can be given through the PayPal Donate button below.

Neighborhood Service Center respects your privacy. We’ll never send you spam or share your data. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Donations fill gaps in funding for those who may be over-income for federal programs by less than $1.00 and above.

100% of your donation goes towards helping people.  Specify “restricted to food pantry/emergency services/homelessness prevention, etc. ” or “unrestricted/ put towards the greatest need”

All donations receive a thank you letter outlining your donated item and/or financial donation.  This letter can be used for tax purposes.

Yes. Donations by check should be remitted to Neighborhood Service Center, Inc. and dropped or mailed to 126 Port Street, Easton, Maryland 21601.

Donate Supplies

Donate supplies to help people in need

Throughout the year, NSC receives a very significant amount of food donations from Talbot County citizens, faith-based organizations, the Farmer’s Market, and other nonprofits.  In addition, NSC received hygiene products, cleaning supplies, diapers, wipes, and other daily-living supplies.  

These can be donated to NSC at 126 Port Street, Easton, Maryland 21601, M-F, 8 am – 4:00 pm.  Contact us at 410-822-5015 to make arrangements for large donations.

Supply Wish List

  • Diapers
  • Nutritional supplement drinks (Ensure, Glucerna)
  • Toiletries
    • Deodorant, body wash, shampoo, razors, etc.
  • Blankets
  • Clothing for Men & Women
    • ​Coats, hats, scarves, gloves, socks,
    • Thermals, underwear, under shirts (all sizes)
  • Lip balm
  • Grocery, convenience store and drug store gift cards
  • Gas cards
  • Can openers or canned goods with pop tops
  • Computers
  • Desks & Office Furniture

Donate Your Time

Donate your time through volunteering

NSC welcomes and encourages community members as volunteers to assist program directors in all service areas. Volunteers answer phones, assist in the food pantry and with donations. Currently more than 20 volunteers provide over 300 hours each month. If paid at just minimum wage that amounts to a savings to the Neighborhood Service Center of $2,475.00 in salaries each month.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Youth Program Math & Reading Tutors
  • Food Pantry Organizers
  • Mobile Food Pantry (Delivery Assistance)
  • Front Desk
  • Resource Day
  • Holiday Give-a-Way
  • Fundraising Committee
  • Board of Directors
  • Cleaning

Donate Your Talent

Donate something unique to your talent

Without a doubt, Talbot County is home to some of the most talented people on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This year NSC received knitted items for the winter for its customers. In addition, during the start of the pandemic, NSC received a variety of homemade masks for its shelter staff, shelter residents, service center staff and customers.

NSC welcomes gifts of talent to include hand-crafted donations, financial and various life-skills training for our customers. Contact NSC to donate your talent at 410-822-5015.

Giving thanks

Our Sponsors

We’d like to give a special thanks to our wonderful sponsors who have helped make…

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