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December 16, 2025 – ACLS Hosts Holiday Meal Kit Giveaway to Support Families in Allegany County

Cumberland, MD — As the holiday season approaches, Allegany County Library System (ACLS) is taking steps to help ensure all families can enjoy a warm and meaningful holiday meal. This December, ACLS will distribute 500 free holiday meal kits, designed to feed a family of four, in response to rising food costs and reduced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Each kit contains all the essential sides for a traditional holiday dinner — including stuffing mix, vegetables, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and dessert items — along with recipes and cooking tips carefully curated by library staff.

Holiday meal kits will be available at all ACLS library locations starting December 16, while supplies last. Kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Maryland State Library Agency, the Friends of the LaVale Library, Friends of the South Cumberland Library, Friends of the Washington Street Library, and the Westernport Library Friends Group. In addition to providing meal kits, library staff will offer information on community food resources, nutrition programs, and library services that support families year-round.

For more information about the Holiday Meal Kits, please visit alleganycountylibrary.info or call 301-729-0855.

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Past Releases

December 1, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Announces Library Ambassadors Information Session

November 25, 2025 – LaVale Library Hosts Recovery Book Club in Partnership with Concerted Care Group

November 6, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Preparing for Book Supplier Transition

November 4, 2025 – Westernport Library Reopens in Temporary Location after Flood Damage

November 3, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Launches “Fall Food for Fines: Paws and Plates Edition”

October 30, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Announces Appointment of New Executive Director

October 8, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Announces 2025-26 Battle of the Books

September30, 2025 – Westernport Library Moves to Temporary Location at 121 Main Street

September 29, 2025 – Family Fun Nights Postponed to April 2026

September 22, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Seeks Community Input for Westernport Library Reopening

August 28, 2025 – Update on Westernport Library Flood Recovery Efforts

August 25, 2025 – One Card, Endless Possibilities: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September with the Allegany County Library System

August 5, 2025 – Leadership Transition at the Allegany County Library System

July 30, 2025 – Library Hosts Health Department for Another Series of Free Classes to Promote Healthier Living

July 29, 2025 – Westernport Pop-Up Library Brings Library Services to the Community During Temporary Closure

July 11, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Seeks Applicants for Board of Trustees

June 12, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Announces New Hours Starting July 7

June 10, 2025 – Generations of Support: Community Rallies behind Westernport Library Flood Recovery

May 21, 2025 – Summer with Our Library

May 19, 2025 – George’s Creek and Westernport Libraries Update

April 18, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Partners with Martin’s Pharmacy to Host Vaccine Clinics

April 16, 2025 – ACLS Introduces Recite Me Toolbar for Enhanced Website Accessibility and Language Support

March 25, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Celebrates National Library Week 2025

March 18, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Partners with Local Behavioral Health Authority to Distribute Free Gun Safety Locks

March 14, 2025 – Celebrate Creativity with the Allegany County Library

February 27, 2025 – Statement from John Taube, ACLS Executive Director

January 24, 2025 – Statement from John Taube, ACLS Executive Director

November 27, 2024 – Historic National Road Oak Tree Slice Now on Display at LaVale Library

November 21, 2024 – Library Hosts Health Department for Free Nutrition Classes to Promote Healthier Living

October 23, 2024 – Empower Your Computer Skills with Adult Tech Classes at Allegany County Library System

October 9, 2024 – Art for All: A New Addition to LaVale Library’s Community Space

October 9, 2024 – Frostburg Library to Host Edgar Allan Poe Event Featuring Local Authors and Educators

October 3, 2024 – Capture the Beauty of Our Community: Westernport Library Friends Group Announces Photo Contest

September 20, 2024 – Allegany County Library System Advisory Committee Progress Update

July 11, 2024 – Library System Seeks Community Representatives for Advisory Committee