Seasonal Drives

Cornerstones hosts three signature seasonal drives that rally our community to meet critical needs for our neighbors throughout the year. Together, these drives provide children and families with essential supplies, nutritious food, and the flexibility to choose what they need most—while helping strengthen food security and family stability in our community.

Thanksgiving Food Drive | September - November

Help families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with traditional holiday essentials and grocery gift cards. Donations also help us stock our food resources, ensuring nutritious food is available to our neighbors throughout the year.

There are three ways to support the drive:

1. Make a donation to ensure food security at Thanksgiving and all year-round.

2. Shop our Amazon Wish List and food will be delivered directly to us.

3. Pack a box of Thanksgiving essentials with a $25 grocery gift card and deliver it to:

Cornerstones FREE from Hunger Center
22560 Glenn Drive, Suite #105 Sterling, VA 20164

November 18 & 19
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Download the Thanksgiving Food Drive flyer here for complete information.

Gift Cards for the Holidays | November - December

The holidays can be especially tough for families, seniors, and neighbors experiencing instability. By donating gift cards, you give people the dignity and joy of choosing what they need most —whether it’s a warm meal, household essentials, or a special gift. Together, we can make the holiday season brighter and more memorable for our community.

There are three ways to support the drive:

1. Purchase and drop off $25 gift cards from Walmart, Target, and Visa for children, seniors, and residents of the Embry Rucker Community Shelter.
   
   Planning on donating more than 10 gift cards? Please notify us by emailing development@cornerstonesva.org.
   
   Gift Card Drop-off Location
   Cornerstones
   11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210
   Reston, VA 20190
   
   Drop-off Days/Hours
   Friday, December 4, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
   Monday, December 7, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
   

2. Purchase gift cards from our Amazon Wish List to be delivered directly to Cornerstones.
   

3. Make a donation online and support thriving individuals, families, and children during the holidays and throughout the year.

   cornerstonesva.org/donate

Click here to download the Gift Cards for the Holidays Drive flyer for complete information.

Back-to-School Drive | June–August

Help local children start the school year ready to learn with new backpacks, school supplies, and hearty, healthy snacks. Your support helps students feel prepared and confident while providing nutritious food to support food security throughout the school year. THANK YOU to everyone who made 2026’s drive such a success!