Delaware
Wilmington church opens doors as a ‘Winter Sanctuary’ for city’s homeless population
WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) — At ‘Winter Sanctuary,’ volunteers like Ellen Oiler serve eggs, coffee, and warmth to Wilmington’s homeless population.
The program, based out of First and Central Presbyterian Church, started more than 30 years ago.
On Saturdays from November to March, they open their doors from 6:00am to 10:00am to serve meals, distribute essentials, and offer showers.
In the spring, they focus on providing support to other local organizations. Then, in July and August, they flip the script and open their ‘Summer Sanctuary.’
There, they provide a place to cool off during the warmer months.
Watch the video above to see the program in action and learn what it means to guests.
This season’s Winter Sanctuary will run twice more before the end of March 2026. Anyone interested in learning more can visit their website.
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