Cape Henlopen Food Basket
About Cape Henlopen Food Basket
Cape Henlopen Food Basket gives Delaware residents in need a 7 to 10 day supply of food, including canned and frozen items, meats, bread, fresh produce, and a supermarket voucher for dairy. It is fully volunteer-run, which gives the work a grounded, community feel from start to finish. If you want to help local families get through a tough stretch with real food on the table, this is a straightforward place to give.
What stands out here is the extra care around what a household actually needs, not just what fits on a shelf. Along with pantry staples, Cape Henlopen Food Basket provides a supermarket voucher for dairy products and brings in fresh produce several times a week, backed by community partners.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Emergency food assistance
Provides assistance to Delaware residents in need.
Food distribution
Provides a 7 to 10 day supply of canned and frozen food, meats, bread, and fresh produce.
Supermarket voucher for dairy products
Provides a supermarket voucher for dairy products.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
To make food available to the community in need.
Who they serve
Delaware residents in need of food support, including needy families.
How your donation helps
- Purchasing food for immediate distribution
- Providing fresh produce several times a week
- Providing supermarket vouchers for dairy products
- Supporting food inventory and pantry operations
Our story
Cape Henlopen Food Basket has been operating since 2002 as a completely volunteer organization serving Delaware residents who need food support.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Cape Henlopen Food Basket’s services.
Delaware residents in need can visit on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call first to confirm hours and services. The organization provides a 7 to 10 day supply of food and a supermarket voucher for dairy products.
In their words
We don’t give out milk, we give a voucher to clients to go to Safeway for milk, butter, and eggs.
Please do not hesitate to come to the Cape Henlopen Food Basket if you are in need. We will be happy to provide you with food and answer any questions you may have about what we provide.
Events
Volunteer and community appreciation luncheon
2025A 2025 luncheon that recognized community partners supporting the organization.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
annualA community food drive that has provided food inventory for the organization for many years.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Cape Henlopen Food Basket has shared.
Volunteer opportunities
- Order and manage food inventory
- Meet and serve clients
- Train new volunteers
- Maintain financial and client data
- Participate in community events
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who can receive help from Cape Henlopen Food Basket?
Delaware residents in need of food support can receive assistance.
What does a household receive?
A household receives a 7 to 10 day supply of canned and frozen food, meats, bread, fresh produce, and a supermarket voucher for dairy products.
When is it open?
It is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is closed on federal holidays and during weather closures when the Cape Henlopen School District is closed.
How does the organization handle dairy items?
Clients get a supermarket voucher to pick up dairy products such as milk, butter, and eggs.
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