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Good Neighbors Caring About the Health and Well-being of Those in Need For Over 80 years
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Welcome to the Newark Area Welfare Committee!
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.
We serve the community with our Emergency Assistance Program, Food Cupboard, Christmas Baskets, and Shoes for Needy Children. In 2005 over 2600 individuals in the Newark area received assistance in one form or another. Read More
Donate time, money, food or talent any time of the year. Please fill out the contact us form. Funds collected go directly to help those in need. Contributions are tax deductible. More Ways To Help
In recognition of continued support to the Newark Area Welfare Committee
2009 - First Presbyterian Church of Newark - Use of their Memorial Hall facility and church staff assistance for our Christmas Basket project each December.
2008 - Newark United Methodist Church - Space is provided for our food cupboard as well as for all of our meetings.