ARE YOU EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY?
IF SO, try THESE RESOURCES.
You don’t need to schedule an appointment with me first to utilize these resources:
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[Added 7/8/2024]
Visit https://ltgov.delaware.gov/formula/for info on Delaware’s free Infant Formula Distribution Program.
Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, the Food Bank of Delaware and many state and community partners launched this program last year in response to the national infant formula shortage.
They secured canisters of Care A2+ infant formula to be provided to parents of children UP TO 12 MONTHS OF AGE throughout the State of Delaware for FREE.
As we enter the summer months (when budgets are tighter for many households), we want to raise awareness about the program to reach families in need.
Currently, more than 35 sites across all three counties in Delaware carry canisters of Care A2+ infant formula.
Key Info:
Visit https://ltgov.delaware.gov/formula/ for more details.
Delaware families with an infant up to 12 months of age are eligible to pick up canisters. That means 1, 2, 3 or 10 cans if needed!
NO paperwork is required to pick up cans!
If you have any questions, simply email Jen Rini at jennifer.rini@delaware.gov. She is the Communications Director for the Office of Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long.
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If you’re an employee of ChristianaCare and need food assistance, there are two Employee Food Pantries where you can come and go. No questions asked!
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Delaware 211 connects people in Delaware to essential resources throughout the state.
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West End Neighborhood House is my employer.
Call (302) 658-4171 and tell the receptionist you want to sign up for the Food Closet.
If they ask how you learned about the program, you can say “Manoj Philip of Stand By Me”.
You’ll typically receive 3 days’ worth of various food items. You’ll go to West End Neighborhood House to pick up the food.
They’ll coordinate a day and time with you over the phone. Same-day assistance is available.
To receive food, you simply have to provide an ID and the number of people in your household.
There is no income check!
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Income Chart: When reviewing the Food Bank of Delaware’s website, you might see an Income Chart. If your household income is above the limit for your household/family size, please don’t worry. A Senior Director at the Food Bank of Delaware emailed this to me: “A large portion of the product we distribute comes from USDA. In order to receive that product, USDA requires us to ask clients to self-certify that they meet income limits. The chart below is based upon gross income. Clients are not required to produce any verification of their income just to state whether or not they are above or below the limits. If a client does not fall under the income limit, we provide them with non-USDA product in order to ensure they still get the food they need. We never want anyone to get turned away regardless of circumstances.”
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington is a faith-based, social services organization, delivering critical direct care human services to over 83,000 individuals and families residing in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Catholic Charities provides Basic Needs Support, Food Assistance, Emergency Shelter and more.