Food Stamps
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program. Food Stamps enable low-income families to buy nutritious food. In Delaware, benefits are issued electronically to the family's Delaware Food First card each month to be used at local grocery stores.
- Website: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dss/foodstamps.html
- To apply for the program, call your local office at 1-800-372-2022 or 302-255-9500
Delaware WIC (Women, Infants, Children Program)
- The WIC program is designed to provide access to supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
- Website: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dph/chca/dphwichominf01.html
- To make an appointment to determine if you are eligible for the program, call the Hudson State Service Center at (302) 283-7570 if you reside in New Castle County, or the Milford State Service Center if you reside in Kent or Sussex County.
Food Bank of Delaware
- The online ASSIST tool will screen individuals for various assistance programs. You will also be able to apply for other government services on this site. These services include: healthcare, food stamps, cash assistance, childcare services, and other programs.
- Website: https://assist.dhss.delaware.gov/PGM/ASP/SC001.asp
- Phone numbers: Newark - (302) 292-1305, Milford - (302) 424-3301
Child and Adult Care Food Program
First State Community Action Agency
- Works with individuals to overcome challenges including homelessness, unemployment and hunger.
- Website: http://www.firststatecaa.org/
- Phone numbers: New Castle County: 302-498-0454/ Kent County: 302-674-1355/ Sussex County: 856-7761
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