Seton Center is a multi-purpose neighborhood community center located in Princess Anne, MD. Our team at Seton Center works to identify and respond to the needs of our community.
HOW WE HELP
Services available at Seton Center include:
- Three food distribution programs – a food cooperative, an emergency food pantry, and a CHOICE program.
- Basic Needs program, supporting families at risk of becoming homeless
- Family strengthening services and case management
- Thrift Center
- Health issue prevention and advocacy
- Information and referral services
- Information about Bethany House, an emergency shelter
VIDEO: Click here to see a video about the history of Seton Center as we celebrate 30 years of service to the poor of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

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Seton Center
Seton Thrift Center
30632 Hampden Ave, Princess Anne
Bethany House
12518 Somerset Avenue in Princess Anne, Maryland
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Organize a food drive. Ask your family, neighbors, church, or civic group to donate non-perishable and shelf-stable food items.
- Donate your gently used items. Clothing, household goods, and appliances are always needed. Items can be dropped off at the Seton Center, Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and every 3rd Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Organize a clothing drive. Ask your family, neighbors, church, or civic group to donate their gently used clothing, household goods, or appliances. Call Seton Center at 410-651-9608 for more information.


Suggested items for donation include:
- Canned goods like spaghetti, tuna, salmon, beef stew, corned beef hash, beans, soups, vegetables, and fruit
- Boxes of pasta, macaroni and cheese, rice, mashed potatoes, crackers, cereal, oatmeal, and pancake mix
- Jars of peanut butter and jelly
- Juice, coffee, tea, hot cocoa mix, instant breakfasts
- Shelf-stable milk – either dry or evaporated
- Condiments: spreads, ketchup, mustard, relish, barbecue sauce, pickles, and pancake syrup
- Baby food, baby cereal
- Household essentials such as dishes, pots, pans, blankets, sheets, and towels
- Grocery store gift cards
Thrift Store donation suggestions:
Please Note: All donated items must be in very good condition, clean, freshly washed, and ready to sell.
- Household essentials like dishes, pots, pans, blankets, sheets, and towels, etc. Furniture must be clean, have all parts, and be ready for use.
- Large appliances, such as washers, dryers, freezers, refrigerators, televisions, and small appliances that are clean, in good working order, have all parts, and are ready to be used.
- Large appliances, such as washers, dryers, freezers, refrigerators, televisions, and small appliances that are clean, in good working order, have all parts, and are ready to be used.
- Used or new mattresses, box springs, and pillows that are clean and in good repair. We are certified by the State of Delaware to sanitize these goods for resale or re-distribution.
- Lawnmowers and hand and power tools that are in good working order.
- Vehicles.

Click here for more information on the Catholic Charities Diocese of Wilmington Vehicle Donation Program.
We may refuse to accept donated items that are deemed unsellable. We will not wash, mend, or repair items. Please check your items closely before dropping them off. Items not fit for sale must be discarded at Catholic Charities expense.

Donate to the seton center
Click here to donate to Seton Center online.
If you prefer, mail a check to:
Development Office, Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, P.O. Box 2030, Wilmington, DE 19899.
Designate Seton Center on the memo line.