John,

As we deal with the spread and impact of the coronavirus, it’s important to remember that there are many people in our communities with urgent, non-medical needs at this moment.

And I know that so many of us want to help out and do our part during this crisis.

Which brings me to the good news: there are also so many individuals and organizations working every day to provide important services and resources for those who need help. And we can all assist them while still staying home and practicing social distancing.

If you can, please consider donating to or volunteering at the Food Bank of Delaware , Blood Bank of Delmarva, and Meals on Wheels now.

Food banks, nonprofits, and blood banks are just some of the organizations that are operating despite a significant decrease in their resources and volunteers. But they cannot fight this pandemic alone. These organizations need our help more than ever.

So please consider donating or, if you are healthy, volunteering. Taking care of one another is at the core of who we are as Delawareans, and I urge you to help out if you can. You can find more information on how to donate or volunteer below:

For Food Bank of Delaware:
Donate on their website or sign up to volunteer here.

For Blood Bank of Delmarva:
To book an appointment, please call 1-888-825-66388 or visit their website.

For Meals on Wheels, please contact the program closest to you:

In Most of New Castle County:
City Fare/St. Anthony Center
302-421-3734
www.cityfare.org

In the City of Newark:
Newark Senior Center
302-737-5747
www.newarkseniorcenter.com

In Kent County:
Modern Maturity Center
Business: 302-734-1200
www.modern-maturity.org

In most of Sussex County:
CHEER
(302) 856-5187
www.cheerde.com

In the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach area:
Meals On Wheels Lewes-Rehoboth
Business: 302-645-7449
www.mealsonwheels-lr.org

So, John, if you are in a position to donate, will you think about contributing to the Food Bank of Delaware , Blood Bank of Delmarva, and Meals on Wheels today?

Thank you for helping all of us get through this crisis together.

Stay safe and healthy,

Tom