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Food Pantries, Food Banks and Free Meals in Delaware

Search for food assistance throughout Delaware, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

Hours, eligibility rules, and food availability may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Active Programs 32 approved listings in Delaware
Cities Represented 12 deduped city pages with listings
Featured Listings 12 shown from the state directory
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Wilmington (11) New Castle (3) Newark (3) Bear (2) Claymont (2) Dover (2) Georgetown (2) Middletown (2) Seaford (2) Bridgeville (1) Milford (1) Milton (1)
Types of Food Assistance

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Delaware Directory

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Anna C. Shipley State Service Center

Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Seaford, DE 350 Virginia Ave.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Anna C. Shipley State Service Center currently offers client services administered by Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) divisions: Division of State Service Centers (DSSC), Division of Social Services (DSS), Division of Public...

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Appoquinimink State Service Center

Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Middletown, DE 122 Silver Lake Road
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Appoquinimink State Service Center currently offers client services administered by Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) divisions: Division of State Service Centers (DSSC), Division of Social Services (DSS), Christiana Care; Dela...

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Bridgeville State Service Center

Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Bridgeville, DE 400 Mill Streets
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Bridgeville State Service Center currently offers client services administered by Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) divisions: Division of State Service Centers (DSSC), Division of Social Services (DSS)

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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington - Bayard House Food Cooperative

Hot meals Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Wilmington, DE 300 Bayard Avenue
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Catholic Charities food cooperative program based at Bayard House in Wilmington is available to families with school-age children living in the 19801, 19802, and 19805 zip codes. Food distributions occur at Bayard House on the first and thi...

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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington - Casa San Francisco Emergency Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Milton, DE 127 Broad Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The emergency pantry serves hundreds of households annually. Staffed by volunteers and stocked with donated food and USDA commodities, the pantry provides 3-4 days of food for persons who are in crisis and cannot buy food. Distributions are...

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Claymont Community Center - Food Closet

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Claymont, DE 3301 Green Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment information listed

Assists those in need with food support. Food Closet Hours: Wednesdays and the 3rd Friday of the month, by appointment, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Cornerstone Church - Cornerstone Community Food Pantry

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Bear, DE 3135 Summit Bridge Road
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The food pantry provides canned goods and packaged food to those in need who request it and depends on our friends and members help in donating food, re-stocking shelves or pre-packing boxes. Donations can be brought in, Mon-Fri (9am-4pm) a...

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DeLaWarr State Service Center

Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
New Castle, DE 500 Rogers Road
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The DeLaWarr State Service Center currently offers client services administered by Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) divisions: Division of State Service Centers (DSSC), Division of Social Services (DSS), Division of Public Health...

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FBC Food Pantry

Free groceries Drive-through food distribution Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Dover, DE 301 Walker Road
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The FBC Food Pantry is open two days a week. Non-perishable food items are collected for distribution to families and individuals in need. A volunteer staff manages the pantry and serves several hundred families every year. Additionally, FB...

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First State Community Action Agency, Inc. - Emergency Services

Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Georgetown, DE 308 N. Railroad Ave.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

First State offers an array of services for families in crisis. Our ultimate goal is to stabilize the family unit and prevent crisis situations whenever possible but we understand that the unexpected happens. Emergency Services are currentl...

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Floyd I. Hudson State Service Center

Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Newark, DE 501 Ogletown Road
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Floyd I. Hudson State Service Center currently offers administrative and client services administered by Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) divisions: Division of State Service Centers (DSSC), Division of Social Services (DSS),...

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Food Bank of Delaware - Milford Branch

Free groceries Mobile food distribution Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Milford, DE 1040 Mattlind Way
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Our mission is to provide nutritious foods to Delawareans in need and facilitate long-term solutions to the problems of hunger and poverty through community education and advocacy.

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Delaware FAQ

Common questions

Where can I find free food in Delaware?

Use the city links on this page or search by ZIP code to compare pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance listings.

Do programs have the same requirements statewide?

No. Requirements vary by organization and program. A listing may mention documents, appointments, referrals, or service areas when that information is available.

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Bear (2) Bridgeville (1)

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Claymont (2)

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Dover (2)

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Georgetown (2)

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Middletown (2) Milford (1) Milton (1)

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New Castle (3) Newark (3)

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Seaford (2)

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Wilmington (11)

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