
Overview
Healthy eating is crucial to wellness. The following resources are here to help community members.
Findhelp
To find resources near you, including food pantries and assistance paying for food, visit HealthyDelmarva.findhelp.com.
Food banks
- Maryland Food Bank: Visit mdfoodbank.org. Enter your ZIP code into the Find Food search tool to get an up-to-date list of Maryland Food Bank partners in our community. Please contact the partner before visiting to confirm hours, eligibility requirements, and distribution procedures.
- Food Bank of Delaware: Visit www.fbd.org. Millions of pounds of food are distributed each year to the community through on-site food pantries, mobile food pantries and a network of hunger-relief partners throughout the state.
- Pantries in Newark, Del.
302-292-1305 - Pantries in Milford, Del.
302-424-3301
- Pantries in Newark, Del.
MAC: Your Area Agency on Aging
MAC offers numerous programs, including Meals on Wheels and vegetable distribution. MAC can be reached at 410-742-0505. Visit their website at macinc.org.
Community gardens
Check with your local health department or the University of Maryland Lower Shore Area Extension Office about community garden information.
The City of Salisbury offers several community gardens. Visit the City of Salisbury, Maryland website to learn more.
Atlantic General Hospital offers the Healthway Drive Community Garden.