ARE YOU EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY?
IF SO, try THESE RESOURCES. You do not need to schedule an appointment with me first.
Updated March 13, 2026
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Delmarva Power and United Way of Delaware have partnered to provide one-time utility bill assistance for eligible households facing seasonal energy costs.
• Up to $500 for customers with both electric and gas
• Up to $300 for customers with a single service
• First-come, first-served while funds last
• Applications opened March 9, 2026
If you or someone you know could use help, apply or learn more here: https://uwde.org/utilityassistancede/
To register, scroll to the bottom of the website above and click "Register Here".
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ChristianaCare caregivers have round-the-clock access to food pantry resources at our Newark, Wilmington, and Cecil campuses.
These pantries are stocked with packed boxes that include items from key food groups to support caregivers and their families.
Newark: Room L087 (off the main hallway on the ground floor)
Wilmington: 5W91 (to the right of the West elevators on the fifth floor)
Cecil (Taste of Hope): 139 West Main Street, rear entrance
For more information about Cecil's pantry, click here.
If you have questions about the Newark and Wilmington pantries, contact Tiffany Cannon, Community Health program coordinator. Click here for a pre-written email you can send to her.
All pantries are open 24/7 with badge or fob access.
Entry is limited to employees only.
Caregivers are encouraged to take what they need while keeping the needs of colleagues in mind.
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If you’re a Delawarean aged 50+ and feel you need special assistance with your current needs or retirement goals, the Stand By Me 50+ program is designed for you!
If you’re a Delawarean aged 60+, here’s a flyer with resources that you may be eligible for.For more information about the 50+ program or the info in the flyer, please visit https://standbymede.org/50-plus/ and complete the form at the bottom of the page.
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West End Neighborhood Houseis my employer. Call them at (302) 658-4171 and tell the receptionist you want to make an appointment for the Food Closet. This is by appointment only. No walk-ins are taken.
If they ask how you learned about the food closet, you can say “Manoj Philip of Stand By Me”.
The director of the food closet will set an appointment with you, tell you what to bring, etc.
Your appointment will be at West End Neighborhood House. You’ll receive a few days’ worth of various food items.
Due to the tough economic times we’re in, you’re limited to one (1) round of food per month from the food closet.
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Income Chart: When reviewing the Food Bank of Delaware’s website, you might see an Income Chart. If your household income is above the limit for your household/family size, please don’t worry. A Senior Director at the Food Bank of Delaware emailed this to me: “A large portion of the product we distribute comes from USDA. In order to receive that product, USDA requires us to ask clients to self-certify that they meet income limits. The chart below is based upon gross income. Clients are not required to produce any verification of their income just to state whether or not they are above or below the limits. If a client does not fall under the income limit, we provide them with non-USDA product in order to ensure they still get the food they need. We never want anyone to get turned away regardless of circumstances.”
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Delaware 211 connects people in Delaware to essential resources throughout the state.
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington is a faith-based, social services organization, delivering critical direct care human services to over 83,000 individuals and families residing in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Catholic Charities provides Basic Needs Support, Food Assistance, Emergency Shelter and more.
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Click here for Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).
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This program has ended for 2025 and will resume in November 2026.
The text below is just a placeholder for 2026. Disregard.
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Adopt-a-Family is a holiday gift program coordinated by me, Manoj Philip, the Stand By Me financial coach at ChristianaCare.
The program helps ChristianaCare caregivers who need extra support in purchasing holiday gifts for their children.
You must currently work at ChristianaCare as an employee or contractor (full-time or part-time). If you’re on FMLA or another approved leave, you still qualify. If you’re part of Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), you also qualify.
Whether you’re interested in being sponsored or being a sponsor, start here.