Special Food Drive to Benefit Saint Patrick’s Center Weekend of November 12 – 13, 2022
We encourage you to join other community members whose kindness and caring have helped to bring light and hope to the people served by St. Patrick's Center.
We are seeking non-perishable items such as:
• Canned green beans, peas, cranberry sauce, and corn
• Stuffing (Stove Top) and cornbread mix
• Small boxes of rice and/or macaroni
• Canned soup
• Instant potatoes
In addition, some fresh items such as:
• White or sweet potatoes and yams
• Apples, bananas, oranges & pears
And there is always a need for socks.
Bins will be at church clearly marked for St. Patrick’s Food Drive
St. Patrick's Center relies on the generosity of individuals and church, civic, corporate, and business groups who provide a significant portion of our general operating budget.
About St. Patrick’s Center Senior Nutrition Program – Congregate midday meals are served almost every day of the year for seniors aged 60 and older in the dining room, and meals are delivered to homebound individuals. Over 9,000 meals are served annually and over 10,000 meals are delivered. Program is provided in cooperation with City Fare.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Seniors – USDA food boxes are distributed monthly to seniors who register for the program and meet income criteria. Over 2,500 boxes are distributed annually. Program is provided in cooperation with the Food Bank of Delaware.