Social Ministries in Delaware

We believe in an unchanging God: unchanging in love, unchanging in faithfulness, unchanging in supplying comfort and peace.

There are many agencies, organizations, and churches that provide social ministries in the state of Delaware. While the lists below are broad, it does not reflect each one. More information can be found at delaware211.org or by calling 2-1-1- or 1-800-560-3372. Text your zip code to 898-211.

See Code Purple information at the bottom of the page.

 

Emmanuel Dining Room – Emmanuel Dining Room offers daily nutritious meals served at no cost, no questions asked. The program operates at three locations:

  • Emmanuel Dining Room East
    226 North Walnut Street
    Wilmington, DE 19801-3934
    Tel: 302.652.2577
  • Emmanuel Dining Room West
    121 North Jackson Street
    Wilmington, DE 19805-3670
    Tel: 302.652.2576
  • Emmanuel Dining Room South
    500 Rogers Road
    New Castle, DE 19720-1398
    302.577.2951

Food Bank of Delaware

  • Provides nutritious foods to Delawareans in need and facilitates long-term solutions to the problems of hunger and poverty through community education and advocacy.

Food PantriesListed by city in Delaware


Home Delivered Meals

  • Nutritionally balanced hot meals for homebound persons 60 and over or adults with disabilities 18 and over

Meals on Wheels

  • Delivery of a nutritious meal, friendly volunteer visit, and safety check help seniors cope with three of the biggest threats of aging: hunger, isolation, and loss of independence.

SNAP Benefits (formerly called Food Stamps)

  • To learn more about SNAP or apply for benefits

AIDS Delaware Inc.

  • Services and support for AIDS patients

Community Health Centers

  • Located in each county for under-insured/uninsured patients with a sliding fee scale based on income

Delaware Medicaid

  • Medical assistance to eligible low-income families and aged, blind, or disabled persons with low income

Free Clinics in Delaware

  • There are 30 free clinics in the state of Delaware. They are listed by city name on this website

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

  • Federal government agency improving access to health care services for families and individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, medically vulnerable, or who need assistance with paying their medical bills. The agency coordinates with local clinics around the country to assist low income families.

Help Paying Medical Bills

  • Resources for assistance programs

Supports and Services for Caregivers

  • Support options and resources

Uninsured Health Care Programs

  • A range of health care services for low income and uninsured residents of Delaware
Code Purple Contact

Code Purple Hotline for those experiencing homelessness. 302-519-0024

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