Free Food in Dover, DE
Delaware's capital city, Dover, sits in Kent County as a center of government and community life. The city has a historic downtown and neighborhoods where residents support one another.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 20% of Dover residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 23 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View Dover resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in Dover
- Food Bank: 10
- Food Pantry: 9
- Senior Program: 3
- WIC Office: 3
- Meal Program: 2
- Soup Kitchen: 1
Resources in Dover
23 results
Holy Cross Food Pantry
631 S State St
Food Pantry
Age Well Meals on Wheels
Statewide, Statewide
Food BankSenior Program
Blue Hen Corporate Center WIC Office
655 Bay Road
WIC Office
Blue Hen Social Service Center
655 S Bay Rd
Food Pantry
Brandywine Counseling - Hopes and Dreams
621 W Division St
Food Pantry
Capital School District Summer Meals Program
Meal Program
Catholic Charities Basic Needs Program Kent County
2099 South Dupont Highway
Food Pantry
Delaware TEFAP Soup Kitchen Locations
14 Garfield Way
Meal ProgramSoup Kitchen
Dover Community Fridge
1020 Forrest Avenue
Food Bank
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing Meal Program
684 Church St
Food Bank
Ecumenical Food Pantry
229 W Main St
Food Bank
Food Bank of Delaware Mobile Pantry
100 Main St
Food Pantry
Maine SNAP-Ed
Food Bank
Modern Maturity Center
1121 Forrest Ave
Food BankSenior Program
Modern Maturity Center Meals on Wheels Program
1121 Forrest Ave
Food BankSenior Program
Salvation Army - Dover Corps
611 Forest Street, Dover, 19904
Food BankFood Pantry
Southside Baptist Church
120 South Governors Avenue
Food Pantry
St. Gerard-Mt. Carmel SJ&P
366 Main St
Food Bank
The Pentecostals of Dover Food Pantry
4462 W Dennys Rd
Food Pantry
Vermont WIC Program
Statewide, Statewide
WIC Office
Westside Family Healthcare Community Fridge
1020 Forrest Avenue
Food Bank
Williams State Service Center Food Pantry
805 River Road, Dover, 19901
Food Pantry
Williams State Service Center WIC Clinic
805 River Rd
WIC Office
Common questions about free food in Dover
Where can I get free food in Dover?
Dover offers 23 types of free food: food pantries, summer feeding programs, food banks, meal programs, and senior programs.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most are open to anyone. Senior programs may have age or other requirements, so calling ahead can help.
Is the food really free?
Yes, it's free with no referral needed.