People’s Pantry

The People’s Pantry at YWCA Delaware is a source of dignity, choice, and community.

YWCA Delaware’s People’s Pantry, located at our Home-Life Management Center, 709 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE, offers fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen poultry and fish, cereals, nuts, cheeses, preserves, and more while supplies last. Families may choose their own items, promoting dignity and independence. Educational resources, including healthy recipes and guidance on growing herbs and vegetables are also provided. 

YWCA Delaware partners with the Food Bank of Delaware, Delaware First Health, the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce, local churches, and local farmers to ensure shelves remain stocked.

Our New Beginnings Farm complements the pantry, offering fresh produce when crops are ready.

We welcome the public to visit and select their own items at the following times (no appointment necessary):

• Tuesdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Thursdays: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturdays: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

For questions, please email Theresa Smallwood, CHW, Culinary Coordinator, tsmallwood@ywcade.org.

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Interested in Donating Food to Our Pantry? We’re Accepting the Following Items:

  • Grocery Gift Cards (Costco, Shoprite, Food Lion, Acme, Sprouts Farmers Market)

  • Fresh fruits and veggies

  • Shelf-stable milk (regular, almond, oat, or lactose-free)

  • Cereal or oatmeal

  • Cooking oil (vegetable, olive, canola)

  • Dry beans or lentils

  • Instant mashed potatoes or stuffing mix

  • Baby food or formula (unopened)

  • Shelf-stable protein (tuna/chicken pouches, tofu boxes, etc.)

  • Low Sugar Healthy Snacks for kids (granola bars, fruit cups, applesauce pouches)

  • Spices, salt, pepper, and basic seasonings