Milford Healthy Pantry Center helps Kent and Sussex County residents
December 2, 2019
Sarah, a Felton resident, needed a little help. She has almost recovered from a workplace injury, one that meant she was unable to work as a CNA in a nursing home. Accompanied by her 3-year-old son, she sought emergency food assistance at the Healthy Pantry Center at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford site.
“I am not completely out, but I’m going to be,” she said as she was filling out the necessary paperwork. Sarah said she’s starting back to work soon, but she will not be working at a nursing home. “I have to be where I can do less,” she explained.
Between 25 and 40 people each day are seeking emergency food health from the Food Bank’s Milford location, said Lisa Gibbs, Milford’s SNAP Outreach Coordinator. Applicants are also referred to additional services, including Delaware Helpline 211 and $tand by Me for financial counseling.
Community members in need of emergency food assistance at the Milford branch may visit:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last participant at 3:30 p.m.)
- 4th Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last participant at 6:30 p.m.)
- 2nd Saturday” 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (last participant at 11:30 a.m.)
Appointments are not needed, and return visits are after 7 days or greater.
The Milford Healthy Pantry Center is located at 1040 Mattlind Way. Visitors may enter the building through the entrance under the green awning. DE Driver License or DE State ID is required for proof of identification. If the address on your ID does not match your current living address, please bring a utility or other bill or leasing agreement.
To learn about the Milford Pantry, please contact Lisa Gibbs at (302) 424-3301 ext 105.
