Generous community members enable us
to effectively serve our neighbors.

 

SNAP benefits will not be issued in November until the government reopens. We are in great need of the following items:

  • Canned meats
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Heart canned soups 
  • Rice
  • Oatmeal and cereal
  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Canned fruits/vegetables
  • Snack items like granola bars, fruit snacks, apple sauce and microwave popcorn 
  • Boxed macaroni and cheese
  • Diapers
  • Formula

Newark Headquarters:
222 Lake Drive
Newark, DE  19702

Please park in the small parking lot to the side of the loading ramp. Enter the sliding glass door for the Healthy Pantry Center

DROP-OFF HOURS

Monday-Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday 
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Second Saturday of the Month
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Milford Branch:

102 Delaware Veterans Blvd.
Milford, DE  19963

Please drive around to the side of the building near the lake. Ring the door bell near the glass door heading into the volunteer room. 

DROP-OFF HOURS

Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12 noon

SOME OF OUR MOST NEEDED ITEMS

HOT AND COLD CEREALS

PEANUT BUTTER

CANNED FRUITS

CANNED MEATS

CANNED VEGETABLES

RICE/PASTA

PRINTABLE SHOPPING LIST

Please do not place fresh foods (i.e. baked goods, fresh produce, etc.) in trash bags when donating. Trash bags are not graded for food and cause chemicals to leach into the food.

Please note, the Food Bank of Delaware cannot accept hard candy, lollipops, soda in cans and bottles, chocolate bars or pieces, gum and soft candy such as marshmallows, caramels, taffy, licorice, gummy items, savory snacks such as chips puffed cheese snacks, pork rinds and sweet snacks including cakes, cookies, donuts, ice cream, pastries and popsicles.