Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew (SsAM)

Seeking to know and love God in every person, here, now.

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Feed The Hungry in Wilmington, Delaware

Meet The NeedAs part of the Meet the Need Ministry, we will continue specialized food collections in 2023, but we invite you to bring your food donations directly to one of the pantries below or any other pantry in your community.

Emmanuel Dining Room Stationary Pantries

They have returned to serving meals to 500 people daily for lunch across the 3 locations and 100 breakfast recipients in their West Site.
They request #10 vegetable cans •Bottled Water •fresh vegetables •breakfast cereals. They will also be grateful for prepared sandwiches and snack foods (please wear masks and gloves while preparing).

They will also gladly accept financial contribution through the Ministry of Caring. Click here to learn more.

Emmanuel Dining Room East 
226 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE19801
(302) 652-2577
Distributes meals 7d/wk
Food donations M-F 9-11:30

Emmanuel Dining Room West
121 North Jackson Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 652-3228
Distributes meals 7d/wk including breakfast
Food donations M-F 9-11:30

Emmanuel Dining Room South
500 Rogers Road, New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 622-4555
Distributes meals 5d/wk
Food donations M-F 9:30-11:30

Sunday Breakfast Mission 
110 Poplar Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-656-8542

Their Dining Room provides meals to the community and to the homeless in their shelter.
Community meals : each evening at 5:45 and breakfast each morning
Food Pantry: distribute food boxes to families in need on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, by appointment (877) 306-4663
Donations: Any time during the day, 7 days /week
At this time, they need: any type of non-perishable items (pasta, mac and cheese, canned veggies, canned soups, canned meals)
They also need clothing for the residents and their homeless population.  They need thermal underwear, socks, and shoes with rubber soles.  They are in great need of underwear. 
You may also donate financially through sundaybreakfastmission.org

What to bring to the pantries below:

The pantries listed below will all accept • canned vegetables • canned fish • 100% fruit and vegetable juice • canned chicken soup • ramen noodles • oatmeal • baking mixes for pancakes, waffles and syrup. They will also take Laundry Detergent • toilet Paper • hand sanitizer • bath soap • dish Soap • disinfecting wipes • deodorant and diapers – size 4 and up. Check each pantry for additional needs.

Food Bank of DE
222 Lake Dr. Newark, DE 19702
(302) 292-1305

The Food Bank solicits, warehouses and distributes food through a network of 536 hunger-relief program partners: food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and other community food providers.
Donations: M-F 8:30 -4:00
Drop the food in the cardboard tote under the awning next to the barn
They need: Hot and cold cereals • peanut butter •canned fruits •canned meats •8oz shelf-stable milk •canned vegetables •spaghetti sauce
The Food Bank of Delaware also accepts financial contributions in many different ways. Click here to learn more.

Lutheran Community Services (LCS) Food Program
(302) 654-8886 x107

They serve 2,000 families a month twelve locations in New Castle County. We are listing their stationary pantries with hours of operation. They accept all items listed above. They request that at this time, we focus on veggies, juices, jelly, canned fish, oatmeal/hot cereals, pancake mix and syrup.
LCS welcomes financial contributions in lieu of food. Just click here.

Stationary Pantries

St. Stephens Lutheran Church
1301 N. Broom St.
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 652-7623
Pantry hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday 9:00am -12:00pm
Produce distribution Wed 5:00 – 7:00pm

LCS Choice Pantry
2809 Baynard Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 654-8886
Pantry hours: M, W, F from 1-3
Donations: Best drop off time Tuesday and Thursday between 9 AM and 3 PM

Unity Lutheran Church
2101 Lancaster Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 658-5288
Pantry hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:30am – 11:00am

Other Food Pantries

Claymont Community Center Food Closet
3301 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
Phone: (302) 792-2757

Hours of Food Distribution:
The Food Closet is open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday AND the 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9 am to 12:30 p.m. Evening hours are available the 2nd Thursday of the month from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Donations: Monday-Thursday, 8:00a.m. – 8:00p.m or Fridays from 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m
The Food Closet can use the following non-perishable items:
Peanut butter and jelly, canned vegetables, pancake mix and syrup, pasta and spaghetti sauce, rice, cereal, canned meats & fish, soups / stews / chili

Hanover Presbyterian Church
1801 North Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 658-5114

They serve 40-50 families
Pantry is open Thursdays 8-10am
Donations: M-T 8-12am
At this time, they need: peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, boxed pasta, canned beans, canned veggies, cold cereal,

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
1700 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 994-0400

They serve 30 -40 families in nearby trailer parks. Half of the recipients drive to the church and the other half have the food delivered by Bill Perkins.
Pantry is open Wednesdays 1-2pm
Donations 11am – 2 pm
Typical weekly grocery packet includes: fresh vegetables • cereal, dry milk • canned meat or tuna •tomato sauce, •peanut butter •jelly • pastries • bread. They always offer meat/vegetarian options, canned vegetables, dry goods (cereal, pasta) and dairy • cereal, dry milk • canned meat or tuna •tomato sauce, •peanut butter •jelly • pastries • bread. Some non-food items that are always in demand are paper towels, toilet paper  and baby diapers.
You can also make a financial contribution to St. Marks Food Pantry by donating to the Perkins Fund at Friendship House

Asbury United Methodist Church (UMC) Food Pantry
300 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 1972
302-328-5649

They serve the surrounding community, which is mixed with middle- income, low-income families, and individuals, some assisting their parents or other family members, the elderly and unemployed. Families that are in need for basic essential foods can come every week to get a week’s worth of groceries at Asbury’s Food Closet. The program has been enhanced to include frozen sandwiches, bread, pastries, various meats and vegetables. Once a month, soup or a hot dish is prepared and served to everyone who comes. They also share with other food closets when there is an abundance of goods.

Pantry is open every Saturday from 9 to 11
Donations M-F at the church office

The Food Closet can use the following non-perishable items: Canned vegetables, fruit, tuna or chicken, beans, dry milk, potatoes, pasta rice, cereal and juice.
Financial Donation: https://asburynewcastle.net/donate/ and indicate Food Closet–100% of your donation will be used to purchase food from the Food Bank of Delaware with whom Asbury is a participating partner. The Food Closet is a participating partners with the Harvest Program.

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NEWS

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Worship Services

We will be delighted if you worship with us in-person or via video this Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Click here to learn more!

Visit Us

719 N. Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
with free parking weekends and evenings next to the church at 713 N. Shipley Street. Click here to learn more about parking and directions.
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 to 4:30
Friday, 9:00 to 1:00

OUR MISSION

To be an inclusive Christian community which worships God, follows Christ in all aspects of our lives, and serves the Greater Wilmington area through actions and ministries which promote peace, justice, reconciliation and empowerment for all people.

Contact Us

PHONE: 302 656-6628

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Are You New to SsAM?

If you are new to SsAM, please click here to see the Welcome to SsAM booklet in PDF format. The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew is a dynamic and diverse congregation in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.

Our Vision

The Episcopal Church of Sts. Andrew and Matthew seeks to be a dynamic, spiritual center that is active in the pursuit of peace and justice in the community and a place where all God’s people are honored.

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Donations Are Welcome, and a Necessity
Our ministries are dependent on financial donations. Click here to make a secure credit-card donation on-line or to learn

Our main focus is ministry, not money!
We offer a host of ministries for which you can volunteer. You can participate in worship services, help make the church hum, or offer your time and talent to the local community.

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