Food & Clothing Drive runs from November 4-22 at all Y locations in Delaware.
Wilmington, Delaware – The YMCA of Delaware is excited to announce its annual Canned Food and Clothing Drive, running from November 4 through November 22. Community members are invited and encouraged to help neighbors in need by donating nonperishable food items and winter clothing. These items will be distributed to local organizations that support Delawareans facing food insecurity and other challenges this season, including the Y Mission Market at the Central YMCA.
As part of this community initiative, the YMCA of Delaware is collecting essential items including:
- Nonperishable Food: Pasta, canned fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, canned tuna, canned soups, and other shelf-stable foods.
- Winter Clothing: Hats, gloves, scarves, winter coats, and more.
In addition to helping local families, donations come with exciting benefits for participants:
YMCA of Delaware Members: Donate five or more winter clothing or canned food items, and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a one-year YMCA membership.
Non-YMCA Members: Donate five items and we’ll waive your joiner fee (up to $100) if you choose to join the Y during the drive.
All YMCA of Delaware branches will accept donations to make a meaningful difference statewide:
- Bear-Glasgow YMCA – 351 George Williams Way Newark, DE 19702
- Brandywine YMCA – 3 Mount Lebanon Road Wilmington, DE 19803
- Central YMCA – 501 West Eleventh Street Wilmington, DE 19801
- Dover YMCA – 1137 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901
- Middletown Family YMCA – 202 E. Cochran St, Middletown, DE 19709
- Sussex Family YMCA – 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- Walnut Street YMCA – 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Western Family YMCA – 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
The Y humbly asks our communities to come together to make this season brighter for Delaware families in need. Donations can be dropped off at any YMCA of Delaware location during operating hours. Every item makes a difference. For more information on the Canned Food & Clothing Drive, visit the YMCA of Delaware website here.
About the YMCA of Delaware
The YMCA of Delaware is Delaware’s largest nonprofit organization committed to empowering youth, fostering healthy living, and promoting strong communities. With seven branches statewide, a youth resource center, and an overnight camp and conference center in Worton, Maryland, the Y has developed longstanding relationships and a physical presence in Delaware so it can deliver lasting personal and social change. We are committed to serving everyone – regardless of age, income or background –nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving Delaware’s health and wellbeing, and creating a healthy, inclusive community where all people reach their full potential. www.ymcade.org.
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