May 30, 2023
Millsboro church pantry helps neighbors who need food for their family
Considering its off-the-beaten path location between Millsboro and Oak Orchard, the food pantry at the Millsboro Seventh Day Adventist Church gets quite a bit of traffic: they serve neighbors in need of food. Peggy Sampson, one of the pantry’s three co-leaders, says this pantry feeds at least 150 families each month. The pantry, is just…
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May 30, 2023
‘Poorest of the poor’: Center sends out 4,000 bags of food monthly
Vacationers headed to the beach for a week or two of rest and relaxation probably won’t consider Rehoboth Beach Community Resource Center an attraction or destination. The services provided by this non-profit agency – food, emergency assistance, a baby pantry, a job center – are reserved for area residents who are “the poorest of the…
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May 16, 2023
Partner Spotlight: St. Patrick’s Center
St. Patrick’s Center on 14th Street in Wilmington has been a community fixture for 50 years. Led by Executive Director Peter Slattery (pictured left), the center “transforms lives by building community, addressing poverty and restoring hope.” This center takes a holistic approach to meeting the needs of community members. It offers hot breakfast, groceries, showers,…
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May 15, 2023
Hartly church offers food for the body and soul from its pantry
In the small town of Hartly just west of Dover, the Solid Rock Church, ministers to the bodies as well as the souls of neighbors in the rural community. The church, and its outreach – My Father’s House – partners with the Food Bank of Delaware to provide food for those in need. The Food…
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May 2, 2023
Orchard Church: Magnolia’s mobile pantry meets increased needs
A quick internet search for the population of Magnolia, Del. yields varying results ranging from 235 to 295 people – under 300 people. So how does one little church in town – Orchard Church – provide food for more than 300 families each month. Generous hearts, dedicated, committed volunteers, community support . . . and…
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