Delaware County Department of Job & Family Services

06/01/2026

Applications for the 2026 School Shoes Program are now OPEN! The program will serve 700 students and close when capacity is reached. Use this link for more information and to apply: https://bit.ly/4x0HgnP

Get your students ready! Applications for our 2026 School Shoes Program are open. The program will close on July 10 or when the program reaches capacity.

700 local students will receive $40 to shop for a new pair of shoes to start the new year "on the right foot" - thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and friends!

The School Shoes Program is open to students aged 4-18 attending school in Delaware County. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/school-shoes

05/30/2026

Starting Monday, June 1st, Delaware City Schools is once again offering FREE summer lunches at Woodward Elementary through July 31st. No registration is required!

Delaware City Schools is proud to offer the FREE summer lunch program at Woodward Elementary from June 1 - July 31. In order to have a successful program, we rely on the help of community volunteers. Would you consider signing up for a day, two or more this summer? Summer Lunch Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A4AD23A0FEC25-63980902-volunteer #/dcs

05/26/2026

PIN's Monthly Produce Market is tomorrow -- Wednesday, May 27th! Stop by their location at 138 Johnson Drive between 2 and 4:30 p.m. for fresh fruit and vegetables.

Our monthly Produce Market is this Wednesday! Come by Johnson Drive between 2 and 4:30 p.m. on May 27 for fresh fruit and vegetables.

Our regular Food Pantry will be open in the morning, but unavailable on Wednesday afternoon to accommodate the Produce Market. Please do not arrive before 1:45 p.m. to avoid traffic congestion on Johnson Drive, and follow signage for check-in.

Clients are able to visit both the pantry and the produce market. More information: https://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/produce-markets

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Let us never forget their courage, their sacrifice, and their legacy.

05/23/2026

A Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at the Veterans West area of Oak Grove Cemetery. The morning will include patriotic music by the Delaware Community Concert Band, a community procession with Stockhands Horses for Healing, remarks from Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle, the reading of the Gettysburg Address, cannon firing, rifle volley, Taps, and a ceremonial flag presentation.

Join us Memorial Day, Monday. May 25, as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1095 will host the ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Veterans West area of Oak Grove Cemetery.

The morning will include patriotic music by the Delaware Community Concert Band, a community procession with Stockhands Horses for Healing, remarks from Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle, the reading of the Gettysburg Address, cannon firing, rifle volley, Taps, and a ceremonial flag presentation.

Community members, veterans, surviving spouses, and families are encouraged to attend. Participants wishing to join in a procession through the cemetery should meet at the front entrance of the cemetery around 9 a.m. Click the link for more info: https://www.delawareohio.net/Home/Components/News/News/1382/14

05/21/2026

A reminder that our agency will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Last week, our agency director Bob Anderson attended the annual Ohio Job and Family Services Directors Association Training Conference in Columbus. Bob was part of the volunteer committee that planned and executed the two-day event which is designed to support statewide human services professionals. The additional photo shows Bob with keynote speaker Drew Dudley (middle) and Becca Krelko, OJFSDA Operations & Development Director. Drew, a bestselling leadership author and educator, delivered an engaging opening address on the importance of building resilience in everyday choices—a theme inspired by his globally recognized TED Talk, "Everyday Leadership (The Lollipop Moment)".

05/20/2026

Yesterday, our agency had four staff members graduate from the Leadership Delaware County program, sponsored by the Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce. Pictured here are Sherry Melvin (Income Maintenance Supervisor), Megan Teague (FCFC Team Lead), and Kelli McClelland (Protective Services Supervisor). Katheryn Adams (Income Maintenance Supervisor) was unable to attend the ceremony but also completed the series.

The program is designed to nurture and promote future leaders in Delaware County and has graduated over 1000 individuals since it began in 1992! We celebrate all the graduates and add special congratulations to our colleagues! 👏🎉⭐️