Newark Area Welfare Committee

09/14/2026

Back to School, Backed by Community!

This week we delivered backpacks to local schools making sure our students start the year ready and supported.

Every item was packed with one goal in mind: no child should have to worry about the essentials when they should be focused on learning, making friends, and enjoying the new school year.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, donors, and community partners who made this possible. Your generosity puts a backpack on a shoulder and one less worry on a family's mind. 💙

Want to help make a difference in our community? Make a donation here: https://www.newarkareawelfare.org/new

08/22/2026

The 1 in 7B Foundation is helping our neighbors in need feel refreshed and cared for by providing showers and clean clothing to those who may not otherwise have access to these basic necessities.

On Fridays in Newark neighbors can find the 1 in 7B trailer at
Calvary Baptist Church (215 E. Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE)
⏰ Starting at 10:00 AM

This is a wonderful opportunity to support our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and a helping hand. 💙

To learn more about the 1 in 7B Foundation and the work they do in our community, visit their website: https://www.1in7bfoundation.org/about

08/20/2026

💙📚 Giving Back to Our Community! 📚💙

Our Outreach Coordinator, Katie Hughes, has been busy making sure students in the Christina School District have the supplies they need for a successful school year!

Katie recently received some help from Girl Scouts Christa and Peggy of Troop 127. Together, they prepared 10 book bags filled with school supplies to support local students. 🎒✏️📓

A big thank you to Katie, Christa, Peggy, for helping us make a difference in the lives of local children! 💙

08/15/2026

What are you doing during the National Day of Relaxation? You might want to slow down, unwind, and reduce stress by grabbing brunch/lunch and/or dinner

Throughout August, every time you order one of these featured menu items, 50¢ will be donated to NAWC to help support our programs serving local families in need:
🥦 Cauliflower Wings
🍔 Classic Burger
🍸 Up All Night Martini
🍓 Strawberry Lemonade

So don't stress about dinner, Home Grown has you covered!

08/04/2026

Eat Local. Give Back.

We're excited to share that Newark Area Welfare Committee (NAWC) has been selected as this month's featured community organization in Home Grown Café's 12 Months of Giving!

Throughout August, every time you order one of these featured menu items, 50¢ will be donated to NAWC to help support our programs serving local families in need:

🥦 Cauliflower Wings
🍔 Classic Burger
🍸 Up All Night Martini
🍓 Strawberry Lemonade

It's an easy (and delicious!) way to make a difference in our community. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, dinner, or drinks with friends, your order helps provide food and support to neighbors who need it most.

Thank you for supporting local businesses and helping NAWC continue its mission of serving our community!

At Home Grown, we believe a great meal should do more than just taste good—it should do good.That is why for the entire month of August, we are partnering with the Newark Area Welfare Committee (NAWC). When you purchase select featured items from our menu, a portion of the proceeds will go directly toward funding their local relief initiatives.The NAWC is a trusted, all-volunteer organization dedicated to serving Newark area families in crisis. Your support helps them keep mobile food pantries running, stock local food cupboards, and provide critical emergency assistance to our neighbors who need it most.Check out our featured menu items on your next visit and join us in supporting our community.

07/02/2026

An opportunity to help earthquake victims..

07/01/2026

A visit to the Brookside Wellness Center to deliver summer school sports equipment, hygiene articles, coloring books and fun summertime games.

Pictured are the amazing support team of the Brookside Elementary Wellness Center:

Family Nurse Practitioner, Annie Hardy, Behavioral Health Therapist, Mary Beth Transue, NAWC volunteer, Katie Hughes and Sarayn Acosta, O.A

05/15/2026

Our fearless leader doing GREAT things in the community!

In April, Lyn received the Paul Harris Fellow Award!!! The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is one of Rotary's most prestigious honors, acknowledging individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to Rotary's mission of service above self. This recognition is awarded to those who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation, though it also serves as an award for exemplary work in community service or helping those in need. Thank you, Lyn, for putting service above self!

03/23/2026

Grand Opening of our new Food Cupboard!

On a recent afternoon, a woman came in to the Newark Area Welfare Committee’s food cupboard seeking help. NAWC President Lyn Henshaw could tell by the look on the woman’s

03/13/2026

Earlier this month, students from Kindergarten - 5th grade at Newark Charter School collected more than 1,500 items for the NAWC Food Cupboard! Their goal was 1,000 items to earn a schoolwide spirit day, and they far surpassed it.

A heartfelt thank you to the school community: students, families, and staff, for supporting this effort and demonstrating the power of giving back. It’s inspiring to see students learning the value of volunteering and helping others at such a young age. Your generosity and community spirit make a real difference!