The Ocean City Police Department and the Ocean City Ecumenical Council are seeking donations of food and supplies on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 as part of a nationwide program called “Faith and Blue Weekend.”

Faith and Blue is an organization whose goal is to connect law enforcement agencies and our local faith-based communities. Faith and Blue Weekend is being celebrated nationwide. All participating departments across the country are doing different events unique to their community.

The OCPD is working with the Ocean City Ecumenical Council, which runs the Food Cupboard and Clothes Closet in Ocean City. The Food Cupboard provides food/supplies to people in need throughout our community. The event is aimed at helping stock the Food Cupboard for the upcoming holiday season.

• Date: Sunday October 11, 2026

• Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Locations: Both Ocean City ACME Supermarkets (800 West Avenue and 3428 Simpson Ave)

• What: Ocean City will park a police pickup truck in front of each ACME, and accept non-perishable foods, grocery gift cards and other donations. Officers will have a list of suggested items that you can check before going into the store. At the end of the day, the OCPD will deliver all donations to the Ecumenical Food Cupboard at 8th Street and Central Avenue on the east side of St. Peter's Church.