13 Food Assistance in Delaware — Free Help
13 verified food assistance resources in Delaware. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance use treatment, and community help.
Verified resources
- Delaware 211 - Food Assistance Referrals — Food Assistance in Delaware — 211 — Dial 2-1-1 from a Delaware phone, call 1-800-560-3372, or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to be referred to the food pantry or distribution site nearest you, and
- Delaware EBT Card Customer Service — Food Assistance in Delaware — 800-526-9099 — Customer-service line for the Delaware EBT card used for SNAP food benefits. Call to check your balance, change your PIN, or report a lost or stolen card. The s
- Delaware SNAP — Division of Social Services — Food Assistance in Delaware — 866-843-7212 — Statewide line to apply for SNAP food benefits in Delaware and to ask about an existing case through the Division of Social Services. You can also apply online
- Delaware School and Summer Meals — Food Assistance in Delaware — 302-857-3356 — The Delaware Department of Education runs free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch during the school year and the Summer Food Service Program when scho
- Delaware WIC Program (Women, Infants & Children) — Food Assistance in Delaware — 800-222-2189 — WIC gives free healthy food, infant formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition advice to pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five who qualify. Ca
- Feeding America - Delaware Food Banks — Food Assistance in Wilmington, Delaware — (800) 771-2303
- Feeding America - Delaware Food Banks — Food Assistance in Delaware — (800) 771-2303
- Food Bank of Delaware — Food Assistance in Newark, Delaware — (302) 292-1305 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Food Bank of Delaware - Milford Branch — Food Assistance in Milford, Delaware — 302-424-3301 — Regional food bank in the Food Bank of Delaware statewide network, serving Sussex County from its Milford headquarters along with 1 nearby county. It supplies t
- Food Bank of Delaware - Milford Branch (Kent County Service Area) — Food Assistance in Delaware — 302-424-3301 — Regional food bank in the Food Bank of Delaware statewide network responsible for Kent County. The food bank is based in Milford and serves 2 counties — this is
- The Salvation Army Dover Corps — Food Assistance in Dover, Delaware — 302-678-9551 — Salvation Army corps community center in Dover running the Kent County Food Pantry, open Fridays 9 AM to 12 PM. Bring a valid Delaware ID or proof of Delaware r
- The Salvation Army Seaford Corps — Food Assistance in Seaford, Delaware — 302-628-2020 — Salvation Army corps community center in Seaford, the Salvation Army's base in Sussex County, offering emergency food help plus referrals for rent, utility, and
- The Salvation Army Wilmington Corps — Food Assistance in Wilmington, Delaware — 302-472-0705 — Salvation Army corps community center in downtown Wilmington running the New Castle County Food Pantry, open Monday and Friday 1 PM to 4 PM and Tuesday, Wednesd
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Delaware?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Delaware. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.