Behind the Spires 35: LIVE | Mayor Give a Day in May

This City of Frederick meeting, held on May 8, 2026, focused on the Mayor's Give a Day in May initiative, a community volunteer program now in its third year. The event highlighted partnerships with local nonprofits such as Blessings in a Backpack, which provides weekend meals to food-insecure elementary school children. City employees and volunteers packed approximately 600 meal bags during the event. While the meeting primarily centered on community service and volunteer engagement, it also noted that the city provides grant funding to support nonprofits like Blessings in a Backpack, enabling them to serve a growing number of children. No specific procurement contracts, RFPs, or budget allocations were discussed, but the city’s financial support to nonprofits was acknowledged as critical to program success.