WELFARE FOUNDATION, INC.
Mission Statement
Originally formed in 1930 by Pierre S. du Pont and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the Welfare Foundation is a IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that uses its financial assets and the income they generate to promote the social welfare of people and communities across the State of Delaware and in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania.
St. Patrick's Center Food Distribution
St. Patrick's Center resides in the 19801 zip code
Produce Distribution
St. Patrick's Center Food Distribution
Grant Recipient Spotlight
According to Feeding America, one in six children in Delaware are food insecure. Also, the most recent Point-in-Time Count saw a 9% increase in homelessness in DE from 2023 to 2024. St. Patrick's Center primarily serves zip code 19801 in Wilmington, which has the highest unemployment and food insecurity in the state.
This long-anticipated building renovation project will enable St. Pat's to better fulfill its mission of building community, addressing poverty, and restoring hope by meeting basic needs with respect and dignity. The addition includes new ground-level food storage, a new reception area in the building, lowering elevator access to their basement, new HVAC, and other necessary maintenance to the 130-year-old building located at 107 E. 14th Street.
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Renovations to St. Patrick's Center, supported by Welfare grant funding, will increase their capacity to provide food and wrap-around services to the 19801 zip code and beyond.