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Free help in Wilmington, Delaware

42 places in Wilmington, plus 10 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Wilmington38

Wilmington

Be Ready CDC

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Mondays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Wednesdays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM 1st and 3rd Saturday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
1411 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Belvedere State Service Center

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Address
310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington, DE 19804

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Black Mothers In Power

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
2215B N. Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 19802

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Brandywine Counseling-Lancaster

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
2713 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Canby Park State Service Center

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Address
1920 Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Christian Growth Ministries

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Last Saturday of Each Month, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Address
850 North Church Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Ezion, Mt. Carmel UMC

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
4th Friday of Each Month, 12 noon
Address
800 N Walnut St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Food Bank of Delaware at 302-292-1305.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Faith Chapel Community Outreach

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Every Other Saturday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
1909 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Grace Church UM

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
4th Saturday of Each Month, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
900 N Washington St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Hanover Presbyterian FC

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Thursdays, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Address
1801 North Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE 19802

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Hilltop Lutheran FC

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Monday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Address
1018 W 6th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Hispanic American Association Of DE

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Every other Saturday 10 AM to 12 PM (Se habla español)
Address
1801 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Lutheran Community Services, St. Stephen’s Food Closet

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Wednesdays, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Address
1301 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Lutheran Community Services, Unity Church Food Closet

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM. Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Address
2101 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Love Fellowship CFD

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Address
623 1/2 South Heald Street, Wilmington, DE 19805

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update
Wilmington

Neighborhood House

Food pantry, a Food Bank of Delaware partner.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 3rd Tuesday of Each Month, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Address
1218 B Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Delaware's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Food Bank of Delaware community food pantries page.Suggest an update

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Housing in Wilmington1

Wilmington

Wilmington Housing Authority

Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
321 E 11th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

Health and dental in Wilmington3

Wilmington

Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

Community health center run by Southbridge Medical Advisory Council, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
601 New Castle Ave, Wilmington, DE 19801

Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

Wilmington

Westside Family Healthcare, Northeast

Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
908 E 16th St, Suite B, Wilmington, DE 19802

Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

Also helps people in Wilmington10

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Countywide

Food Bank of Delaware (call to find a pantry near you)

Food Bank of Delaware serves New Castle County through local partner pantries but does not publish a public list of them. Call and they will tell you the nearest pantry and when it is open.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702

Call first. Call to find the nearest pantry and its hours.

Statewide

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Statewide

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day
Statewide

VA national phone lines

VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

Hours
Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
Statewide

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Questions people ask in Wilmington

Where can I get free food in Wilmington, Delaware?

We have confirmed 39 places that can help in Wilmington: Be Ready CDC (Mondays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Wednesdays, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM 1st and 3rd Saturday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM), (201) 772-2031, call first; Belvedere State Service Center (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM), (302) 892-5970, call first; Black Mothers In Power (Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (302) 932-6163, call first. 36 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Wilmington, Delaware?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Wilmington: Delaware Health and Social Services (SNAP, cash help, Medicaid), (302) 255-9040. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Wilmington, Delaware?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Wilmington: Wilmington Housing Authority, (302) 429-6701. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Wilmington, Delaware?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Wilmington: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center, (302) 655-6187, call first; Westside Family Healthcare, Northeast, (302) 575-1414, call first; Westside Family Healthcare, Wilmington, (302) 655-5822, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Wilmington, Delaware?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Wilmington: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Wilmington, Delaware?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Wilmington: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Wilmington, Delaware?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Wilmington: Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, (302) 575-0408. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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