Food Resources
Due to the federal government shutdown, Delaware County residents are experiencing interruptions in their SNAP (food assistance) benefits. WSSD is working with local partners who are ready to assist.
Resources for families in need of food support:
Resources and Contacts within or close to the WSSD Community
Delaware County Intermediate Unit Resources
Parents can submit the WSSD Helpful Resources - Request for Assistance form in Parent Portal or email the Office of Student Services/School Social Worker at foodresources@wssd.org for additional assistance.
Non-Tax Deductible Donations:
Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is collecting and distributing grocery gift cards to WSSD families in need who reach out to the district for assistance. Gift cards can be dropped into the Tax Office mail slot, on the far right side of the middle school, facing Providence Road. This is a secure location that will be emptied twice weekly. Please note that donations are anonymous and gift cards will be provided to families through the Office of Student Services based solely on reported needs and on a first come first serve basis.
Additionally, if you are interested in making a county-wide donation, please consider volunteering or donating to the Delaware County Council Food Drive.
Tax Deductible Donation:
Those wishing to make donations towards the National School Lunch Program, to help cover negative lunch account balances for WSSD students, may do so by submitting a check and donation letter.
The check should be made payable to Wallingford-Swarthmore School District and must include the following:
- Intended purpose of the funds written on the check memo line
- A letter specifying the amount of the donation, the intended use of the funds and the population to benefit (ex. Specific school, grade level, students with negative account balances, etc.)
- If the person(s) making the donation opts to remain anonymous (for board approval purposes).
All taxable donations should be mailed to the attention of DeJuana Mosley, Business Administrator located at SHMS, 200 South Providence Road Wallingford, PA 19086
Our community stands together to ensure all families have access to food and support during this temporary disruption. Please share this information with friends and neighbors who may be affected or interested in donating.