Free Food in Claymont, DE
In New Castle County along the Delaware River, Claymont is a working-class community with strong family ties and local pride. Neighbors support each other through good times and hardship.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 12% of Claymont residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 12 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Claymont resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Claymont
- Food Pantry: 6
- Summer Feeding: 5
- Food Bank: 1
Resources in Claymont
12 results
Acorn Inc
1006 East 28Th Street
Food Pantry

Church of Our Savior
2801 North Pine Street
Food Pantry
Claymont Community Center
3301 Green Street
Summer Feeding

Claymont Community Center
3301 Green St
Food Bank
Claymont Elementary School
3401 Green Street
Summer Feeding
Claymont Library
400 Lenape Way
Summer Feeding

Holy Rosary Food Closet
3200 Philadelphia Pike
Food Pantry
Knollwood Civic
4 Colby Ave at Community Center
Summer Feeding
Maple Lane Elementary School
100 Maple Lane
Summer Feeding

Mass at Knolwood Food Pantry
4 Colby Ave
Food Pantry

New Knollwood Civic Association, Food Closet
3200 Philadelphia Pike
Food Pantry

St Helenas Parish Social Ministry
400 Hillcrest Avenue
Food Pantry
Common questions about free food in Claymont
Where can I get free food in Claymont?
Claymont has 12 types of free food: food pantries, summer feeding programs, and food banks.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone without proof of income. A few may ask about where you live or ask you to call first.
Is the food really free?
Yes, it's free with no referral needed.


