How many free food pantries are there in Dover, Delaware?

Feed America's directory lists 26 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Dover, Delaware. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Dover?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Dover open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Dover, Delaware?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Dover?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Dover?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Dover, DE

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Blue Hen Mall/Corporate Center

food pantry

655 S. Bay Rd., Dover, DE 19901

302-672-9500

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-21; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Offers: Food pantry, Free

Mon	08:00–16:30
Tue	08:00–16:30
Wed	08:00–16:30
Thu	08:00–16:30
Fri	08:00–16:30
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	14:00–15:00
Tue	Closed
Wed	14:00–15:00
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Food Pantries in Dover, DE

Blue Hen Mall/Corporate Center

Calvary Assembly of God Food Closet

Calvary Church

Catholic Charities - Kent County Food Pantry

Catholic Charities Basic Needs Program Kent County

Catholic Charities Kent County

Do Care Doula Foundation

Dover First SDA Church

First Baptist Church of Dover

James Williams State Service Center

Kent County Community Action

Kent County Community Action Partnership

Modern Maturity Center

Southside Baptist Church

The Pentecostals of Dover Delaware Church - Food Pantry

The Salvation Army - Forest Street Corps

The Shepherd Place

Tracy Palmer Ministries, Inc. Food Pantry

Whatcoat UMC

lebanon food ministry

Government Support Services — Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) — seniors 60+

Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing

BCCS Hopes & Dreams Peer Support & Resource Center

Church of the Holy Cross

Code Purple Kent County - Dover

The Salvation Army - Dover

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