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107 E. 14TH STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 | 302.652.6219 | STPATRICKSCENTER.ORGYear established: 1971Number of full-time employees: 11Number of part-time employees: 2Annual revenue: $984,193Geographic service area: WilmingtonSt Patrick%u2019s Day Society: $287,131Foundations: $267,000State Grants: $238,211Contracts: $116,201Contributions: $75,000TOP FUNDING SOURCES:OUR MISSIONOur Mission: To build community, address poverty, and restore hope by meeting basic needs with respect and dignity. For over 50 years, Saint Patrick%u2019s Center has been a consistent provider of support for seniors, and resources for families in Wilmington%u2019s East Side.SAINTPATRICK%u2019S CENTERSt. Patrick%u2019s Center loves people! It%u2019s more than just the food and services they provide. They really truly care about the people they are working with. The people here have boosted me up to a point that I feel like I can keep moving forward.%u2014Terrance Garner, Food Program CoordinatorSOCIAL MEDIA:@stpatrickscenterPeter SlatteryExecutive DirectorHOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT Last year we distributed 510,316 meals. We have an impact on the lives of over 300 people every day. St Pat%u2019s directly addresses basic human needs for food, clothing, and provides services for seniors and the homeless. Distributing free groceries alleviates hunger and enables families to spend limited resources on other needs. One in six children in Delaware are food insecure. Increased availability of resources alleviates household stress that affects childhood development.We directly address poverty and inequality by distributing resources and connecting individuals to additional resources. We aim to reduce povertyby better enabling individuals to overcome barriers to stability.GIVING OPPORTUNITIESThe USDA estimates that it costs $980.90 to feed a family of four on a thrifty food plan. St Pat%u2019s can provide the same amount of food at a cost of $254.04. We are always in need of gently used clothes, shelf-stable foods, and planned legacy giving.VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We are seeking volunteers for food distribution, clothes sorting,assisting with senior activities, and offi ce administrative tasks.BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Theresa Young, ChairpersonNancy W Law,Vice-ChairpersonRT Christopher,TreasurerChristine M Dougherty, SecretaryMarian E BurtKathleen M DinsmoreJoe P Farley, JrAlison HildenbrandCheryl MackeyMichael McDermottJoseph B SmithJoseph L YacyshynLEADERSHIP42 | GIVING GUIDE 2024/2025