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Community Resources and Opportunities
The Delaware City Schools, in partnership with community organizations, want to keep families aware of opportunities for students and families outside of the schools. The following information is provided by community organizations and questions should be addressed to the respective organization. To have an opportunity or event listed, please contact Jen Ruhe at ruheje@delawarecityschools.net.Community ResourcesDCS Summer Lunch Program - June 1 - August 14
Grab and Go Lunches available at Woodward and Conger from 11-12 on Monday/Wednesday/Friday for kids 18 and younger. Select Bus routes are also deliver (see flyer)
Summer Lunch Flyer
Summer Lunch Flyer (Spanish)Mental Health SupportsSyntero Referral line instructions
Syntero is offering several summer groups and workshops to help students with social and emotional wellness.Supplies for ScholarsSupplies for Scholars will be held as an online event this year. Due to safety regulations, families must pre-register for a backpack of supplies. Families will pick up the backpacks at their schools at a designated time. The deadline to register is July 10.Supplies for Scholars Registration Link
Food Benefits for students who were receiving free/reduced lunches
If you have a child in kindergarten through twelfth grade in your household who was receiving free or reduced-price meals while in school, your child is eligible for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as a result of the school closure.
Lutheran Social Services will continue food distribution at Willis Education Center on Tuesdays (4-6) and Wednesdays (12-2). Please call 877-LSS-MEAL for additional information.Pacer Pantry - Provides shelf stable food, diapers and personal supplies as available. Please call 740-833-1619 for information and to schedule a pick up.
Delaware County Rental assistance programPeople In Need (PIN) - 740-363-6284http://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/
Common Ground Free Store (740-913-1976) - Serving hot to-go meals, providing bags of groceries, and also hygiene items, diapers, and toilet paper on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30p and Saturdays from 10:00a-11:30a. No appointment or documentation is needed to receive assistance. Other shopping hours by appointment only - please call.
Community OpportuntiesFind Information on Summer Pacer Youth Sports Camps here.Arts Castle Summer Programshttps://www.artscastle.org/product-category/summer-camp/Thurber House Young Writers ProgramThurber Summer Writing Camp
Community Links
The Delaware City Schools provide these links as a courtesy to our families. We are not responsible for the content posted, nor any technical difficulties that may be experienced on these sites.
Strengthening Families/United Way
Delaware County District Library
Delaware Parks and Recreation
Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce
Delaware Community Center - YMCA
The Arts Castle
