In 1930, people in the small town of Newark, Delaware faced hard times. One woman saw the daily struggle taking place in the lives of a neighborhood family and resolved to help them. From her own meager resources, she gathered food, sharing with and supporting the family until they got on their feet again.

When she decided to stock extra food in her garage so she'd be prepared to help others as the need arose, she founded a tradition of caring known today as the Newark Area Welfare Committee.

Our all-volunteer committee is dedicated to being a good neighbor to those in need. Our volunteers contribute time, talent, money, and supplies in order to assure that the families in need don't go without food, heat, or the medicines they need.

In recognition of continued support to the Newark Area Welfare Committee

2011 - Delaware Freezer - Provides storage for our turkey donations during our Holiday Food Box collection program and has assisted NAWC for many, many years.

2010 - Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church - Organizes yearly Triple Crown Trail Race to benefit four local organizations that help those in need in our area, including NAWC, and raises generous funds that are donated to NAWC.

2009 - First Presbyterian Church of Newark - Use of their Memorial Hall facility and church staff assistance for our Holiday Food Box project each December.

2008 - Newark United Methodist Church - Space is provided for our food cupboard as well as for all of our meetings.