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Milton Community Food Pantry
Feeding Our Neighbors in Need Since 2014
Important Announcement
Milton Community Food Pantry will begin to limit our service area.
It is with regret that due to the fact that we have had a dramatic increase in the number of clients over the last few months, we are going to have to limit the districts we serve based on zip code. Starting in January, 2025, we will only register and serve clients who live in Milton, 19968 and the following zip codes that border Milton:
Ellendale, 19941; Georgetown, 19947; Harbeson, 19951; Lewes, 19958; Lincoln, 19960; Milford, 19963. We will provide any clients who live outside this area with a list of pantries operating closer to them.
As previously announced, starting in January we will be renewing registration for all our clients to ensure that our records are up to date. Please be prepared to show us your current Delaware identification showing your current address. We will also be updating the number of adults, seniors 65 and over, and children UNDER 15 for each family.
We will rely on your patience and understanding as we go through this process.
Milton Community Food Pantry service area by zip code
Ellendale, 19941; Georgetown, 19947; Harbeson, 19951; Lewes, 19958; Lincoln, 19960; Milford, 19963. We will provide any clients who live outside this area with a list of pantries operating closer to them.
List of Local Food Pantries by County
Here is a list of other agencies with food pantries. Click on the link or the image for the full list.
List of Food Pantries by County
Click here to view the 2025 distribution calendar.
Download Printable 2025 Food Distribution Schedule.
March - May 2025 Food Distribution Schedule
| Date | Monday March 3 and 17 |
| Who | DRIVERS WITH THE LAST NAME STARTING A TO L. These drivers will always receive food on the first and third Mondays of every month. There is no fifth Monday food distribution. If you usually carpool with someone in this group to pick up food, you will be grouped with that driver. You will only be served twice a month as determined by your last name or your driver’s last name. |
| Date | Monday March 10 and 24 |
| Who | DRIVERS WITH THE LAST NAME STARTING M TO Z. These drivers will always receive food on the first and third Mondays of every month. There is no fifth Monday food distribution. If you usually carpool with someone in this group to pick up food, you will be grouped with that driver. You will only be served twice a month as determined by your last name or your driver’s last name. |
| Date | Monday April 7 and 21 |
| Who | DRIVERS WITH THE LAST NAME STARTING A TO L. These drivers will always receive food on the first and third Mondays of every month. There is no fifth Monday food distribution. If you usually carpool with someone in this group to pick up food, you will be grouped with that driver. You will only be served twice a month as determined by your last name or your driver’s last name. |
| Date | Monday April 14 and 28 |
| Who | DRIVERS WITH THE LAST NAME STARTING M TO Z. These drivers will always receive food on the first and third Mondays of every month. There is no fifth Monday food distribution. If you usually carpool with someone in this group to pick up food, you will be grouped with that driver. You will only be served twice a month as determined by your last name or your driver’s last name. |
| Date | Monday May 5 and 19 |
| Who | DRIVERS WITH THE LAST NAME STARTING A TO L. These drivers will always receive food on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. There is no fifth Monday food distribution. If you usually carpool with someone in this group to pick up food, you will be grouped with that driver. You will only be served twice a month as determined by your last name or your driver’s last name. |
| Date | Monday May 12 and 26 |
| Who | DRIVERS WITH THE LAST NAME STARTING M TO Z. These drivers will always receive food on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. There is no fifth Monday food distribution. If you usually carpool with someone in this group to pick up food, you will be grouped with that driver. You will only be served twice a month as determined by your last name or your driver’s last name. |
| Where | 12898 Union Street Extended, Milton DE |
| Time | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. No entry before 8:45 a.m. No parking on the road to wait to enter. Staff will direct you to leave and come back later if driveway is full. |
| Driveway Rules | 1. We will number your car. You will be served in numerical order. 2. You must register by identifying yourself. 3. You must follow staff directions while in line. 4. You must put your car into PARK while you are in the driveway for the safety of clients and volunteers. |
| Contact | Call 1 (302) 278-9557. |
Download Printable 2025 Food Distribution Schedule.
2025 Food Distribution Calendar
| Month | DRIVERS WITH A-L LAST NAME | DRIVERS WITH M-Z LAST NAME |
| January | 6 | 13 |
| 20 | 27 | |
| February | 3 | 10 |
| 17 | 24 | |
| March | 3 | 10 |
| 17 | 24 | |
| April | 7 | 14 |
| 21 | 28 | |
| May | 5 | 12 |
| 19 | 26 | |
| June | 2 | 9 |
| 16 | 23 | |
| July | 7 | 14 |
| 21 | 28 | |
| August | 4 | 11 |
| 18 | 25 | |
| September | 1 | 8 |
| 15 | 22 | |
| October | 6 | 13 |
| 20 | 27 | |
| November | 3 | 10 |
| 17 | 24 | |
| December | 2 | 9 |
| 16 | 23 |
AND WE NEED YOUR HELP
Every family that receives food does so through donations from businesses, churches, farmers, local groups and individuals. If you’d like to help, please see our Volunteer and Donate pages to learn how to support and get in touch with us.
We accept food donations Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at our new location at 12898 Union St. Extended in Milton. We give away food and accept donations every Monday (except the fifth Monday of the month) from 10 a.m. until noon.
Thank you for your support!
Opening our Distribution Center
On Oct. 11, 2023 we celebrated the official opening of our new home, the Distribution Center. Visit the NEWS tab on our website for links to highlights of our Ribbon Cutting.
We are reaching out to you with the opportunity to continue to help us through donations for food, operating expenses and capital expenses to upgrade our other existing building.
Major campus improvement!
We have paved our driveway! This will make distribution days much easier for all, and will improve our operations in all weather.
Many thanks to JD Asphalt, Inc. You did a wonderful job!
Donation Drop Off
DONATIONS can be dropped off at our new Distribution Center at 12898 Union St. Ext., Milton, DE, Saturdays from 10 AM - 12 PM.
Please do not leave bags outside the building if there is no one there to receive them.
If you have a large donation and need to schedule a specific time for drop off, please call 1 (302) 278-9557.
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Emergency Closing Information
IN CASE OF EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING SITES FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON PANTRY DELAYS/CLOSINGS:
WBOC TV
WBOC: wboc.com/closings
Facebook: facebook.com/MiltonFoodPantryDE