Emergency Food Resources
The Den
Wilmington University’s own food pantry, the Den, provides food for students in need or those experiencing food insecurities. WilmU also offers nutrition resources to students who study online or who cannot visit campus.
Choose one of these options to contact us, and our coordinator will contact you soon.
Delaware 2-1-1
Delaware 2-1-1 provides one central resource for a wide variety of human services including assistance with food, housing, health care, social services, transportation, crisis services and more. Dial 2-1-1 if in Delaware, or 1 (800) 560-3372. A text line is also available at (302) 231-1464.
Local Food Resources
Asbury UMC Food Pantry
300 East Basin Rd
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 328-5649
Friday: 9:30am - 11:30am
Blessings, Dressings & More at Victory Christian Fellowship
100 Wilton Blvd
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 324-5400
1st Saturday of the month: 9am - 11am
Any other Saturday: 9am - 2pm
Calvary Church
1141 E Lebanon Rd
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-7776 ext. 18
Picking up food is by appointment only. Call between 10:30am - 11am on Tuesdays and Thursdays to request food.
Philabundance
3616 S. Galloway St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 339-0900
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday Breakfast Mission
Located in Wilmington, the Sunday Breakfast Mission serves hot meals to those in need and provides shelter space for men, women, and families. Please call (877) 306-HOME for assistance.
Food Bank of South Jersey
1501 John Tipton Blvd
Pennsauken, NJ
(856) 662-4884
Community Food Bank of New Jersey
6735 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
(609) 383-8843
Share Food Program
2901 W Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 223-2220
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm