Middletown Valley People Helping People

08/20/2026

We are again gratified to be able to support our Middletown feeder students as they prepared for the new school year and appreciate the community's contributions that made this effort possible!

Before we share our final wrap-up for Stuff the Bus this year, we can't forget to shout-out a few special members of the Stuff the Bus "village".

A HUGE thank you goes out to Brunswick Beacon, Middletown Valley People Helping People, Seton Center Outreach & Thrift Store, and our friends at Graceham Moravian Church for their dedicated support of students in the rural parts of our county. Together, these partners helped serve an additional 800+ ALICE students!

We are also deeply grateful to Frederick MD Congregations The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for once again hosting us this year. Each year, they generously provide their gym space and additional volunteer support that helps make the sorting, packing, and distribution run smoothly.

Thank you to each of these organizations for their partnership, dedication, and shared commitment to helping every child start the school year ready to succeed.

When organizations come together around a common goal, amazing things happen! 🚌

07/30/2026

*You are invited to our August Senior Luncheon!*

Date: Thursday, August 13 @ 12 Noon

Menu: Baked Ham Luncheon

Speaker: Toni Reed, Truist Bank Branch Leader, on “Fraud and You”

Where: Middletown AMVETS (409 W. Green Street)

Cost: $15 per person; pay at the door

RSVP: Required by Sunday, August 9 to MVPHP at 301-371-3119 or [email protected]

For more info about our Senior Activities, visit our website at https://www.mvphp.org/programs.

07/20/2026

STUFF THE BUS SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE!

It’s just a month until school starts again and time to be thinking about school supplies! Our school supply distribution for the 2026-2027 school year for students in the Middletown High School feeder system will be on August 6 at the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company Activities Building in Middletown .

To apply for assistance with school supplies, go to the News & Events page of our website at https://www.mvphp.org/news-events. Note that the application and all supporting eligibility documentation must be submitted by AUGUST 1, so don’t delay!

You can support the school supply drive by doing any of the following until August 3:

 Drop off donations at one of the following locations:
o Middletown: Holy Family Catholic Church; Middletown United Methodist Church; Middletown Town Hall; Middletown Valley Bank Branch
o Myersville: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
o Wolfsville: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
o Braddock Heights: Braddock Heights Pool; Church of the Transfiguration

 Donate your spare change at one of the following locations:
o Middletown: Boxcar Burgers; Dempsey’s; Holy Family Catholic Church; LDS; Shell; Trinity Salon & Spa; Truist Bank
o Myersville: Exxon; Martin’s Farm Market; Sunoco

 Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to purchase from our Amazon wish list and have your donation delivered directly to us

 Make a monetary donation on our website at https://www.mvphp.org/donate-now

Thank you to our donation locations and you for your generous support!

06/29/2026

*You are invited to our July Senior Luncheon!*

Date: Thursday, July 9 @ 12 Noon

Menu: Hot Dogs, Sloppy Joes, and Ice Cream by Moo Cow Creamery

Speaker: Pam Moser of Moo Cow Creamery@Walnut Ridge Farm

Where: Middletown AMVETS (409 W. Green Street)

Cost: $15 per person; pay at the door

RSVP: Required by Sunday, July 5 to MVPHP at 301-371-3119 or [email protected]

For more info about our Senior Activities, visit our website at https://www.mvphp.org/programs.

06/22/2026

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR THE SUMMER ~ AND IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT NEXT YEAR!

Our Stuff the Bus School Supply Collection for the 2026-2027 school year is now on through August 3! See our attached flyer for our most needed items. Here’s how you can support us with your donations:

>Drop off your donations at one of the locations listed below with a notation
>Donate your spare change at one of the locations listed below with a notation
>Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to purchase from our Amazon wish list and have your donation delivered directly to us
>Make a monetary donation on our website at https://www.mvphp.org/donate-now

As always, thank you to our donation locations and thank you for your generous support!

P.S. If you or someone you know could use assistance, applications for Stuff the Bus are now open on the News & Events page of our website at https://www.mvphp.org/news-events.

Middletown:
Boxcar Burgers
Christ Reformed Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
Middletown United Methodist Church
Middletown Town Hall
Middletown Valley Bank Branch
Shell
Truist Bank

Myersville:
Exxon
Martin’s Farm Market
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
Sunoco

Wolfsville:
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

Braddock Heights:
Braddock Heights Pool
Church of the Transfiguration

04/30/2026

May Senior Luncheon!

Date: Thursday, May 14 @ 12 Noon

Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs

Speaker: Dean Rose, President - Frederick County Board of Education

Where: Middletown AMVETS (409 W. Green Street)

Cost: $15 per person; pay at the door

RSVP: Required by Sunday, May 10 to MVPHP at 301-371-3119 or [email protected]

For more info about our Senior Activities, visit our website at https://www.mvphp.org/programs.

03/11/2026

Save the Date!! Mark your calendars now for November 21 for our annual Holiday Craft Fair!

03/03/2026

March Senior Luncheon!

Date: Thursday, March 12 @ 12 Noon

Menu: Corned Beef & Cabbage

Speaker: Bob Savitt on Camp David

Where: Middletown AMVETS (409 W. Green Street)

Cost: $15 per person; pay at the door

RSVP: Required by Sunday, March 8 to Veronica Roberts at
301-371-0941 or [email protected]

For more info about our Senior Activities, visit our website at https://www.mvphp.org/programs.

02/25/2026

Join us at the 32nd Empty Bowls Banquet!

March 26, 2026 - Middletown High School - Doors open at 5pm

Dinner by Fratelli’s and Entertainment by MHS Jazz Band Members

Purchase tickets online at:

32nd Empty Bowls BanquetMarch 26, 2026 - Doors open at 5pmDinner by Fratelli’s and Entertainment by MHS Jazz Band Members Empty Bowls Ticket - Adult $15.00 Ticket for entry to the Empty Bowls banquet at Middletown High School on March 26, 2026. Doors at 5pm and dinner at 6pm.Ticket will be emailed...

02/01/2026

You probably know Middletown Valley People Helping People best through our Stuff the Bus and Holiday Assistance Programs, but did you know that we provide other direct assistance to our neighbors in need?

Here are two additional programs that support our community:

Emergency Assistance Program:
• We aid those facing housing challenges including avoiding evictions or utility shutoffs and help with security deposits.
• We also provide other small emergency support (for instance for food, clothing, medical, or other needs) as decided on an as-needed basis by our team of emergency assistance volunteers.
• In 2025 we provided assistance 109 times for individuals or families.

Transportation Assistance Program:
• We coordinate transportation to local medical appointments for clients who are able to independently get in and out of vehicles without assistance.
• In 2025 we provided 49 transports.

If you are in need of assistance:
• Our trained team of volunteers are available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, at 301-371-3119.
• Our service area for providing emergency and transportation assistance is the Middletown school feeder system, including Middletown, Myersville, and Wolfsville. (If you live outside of these areas, please contact the agencies in your area first.)

If you would like to support these programs:
• Donations to our General Fund can be made on our website at https://www.mvphp.org/donate-now.
• If you are interested in volunteering, you can email us at [email protected] or complete the contact form on our website at https://www.mvphp.org/contact.
As always, we appreciate your support!