Humbly Assisting Humanity Presents the 2nd Annual Pancakes and PJs Winter Celebration with Additional Reach This Year

Children and adults line up during the 2023 Pancakes and PJS Winter Celebration in the gymnasium of the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center in Wilmington

Humbly Assisting Humanity, together with One Step at a Time Foundation, joyfully presents the 2nd Annual Pancakes and PJs Winter Celebration.  New this year is an additional date and location, both with the classic brunch & pancake breakfast, pajamas & winter item distribution, and fun activities for the whole family.

Pancakes and PJs was born in the winter of 2023 out of the desire to fill the gaps of the food and housing insecure families.  Founder and Executive Director Shantel Love and her children met many of these families while providing food and necessities for them during her free time throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  Love states, “With limited resources, we focused on meeting the immediate needs of food and housing, but the overwhelming challenges left us determined to do more. Despite these obstacles, we were driven by a desire to spread hope and joy. Our first PJ giveaway was met with such incredible reactions that it inspired us to dream bigger. Today, at our Pancakes and PJs event, families will not only be served a warm meal and essential winter items, but also experience the joy of community, fun, and togetherness.”

After a successful inaugural year at the William Hicks Anderson Community Center with over 200 in attendance and over 100 pajamas and gift cards were provided to those in need, Humbly Assisting Humanity returns to Wilmington on two dates and locations this year to spread warmth and joy this winter:

• Saturday, December 14th from 11am-2pm at the Wilmington Police Athletic League
• Saturday, December 21st from 11am-2pm returning to the William Hicks Anderson Community Center.

Guests can expect the the same festive experience during both events:

• Free Brunch & Pancake Station: A delicious hot breakfast will be served by a team of friendly and dedicated volunteers, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and cared for.
• Pajamas & Winter Item Distribution: Winter pajamas and essentials will be available for community members in need to take home while supplies last, thanks to donations from multiple community members and organizations.
• Fun Activities for the Whole Family: A variety of games will be available for everyone to enjoy, alongside winter-themed arts and crafts activities where attendees can create their own projects and take them home as a festive keepsake.

Pancakes and PJs Winter Celebration would not be possible without the generous support of AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware, Big Fish Grill Rehoboth, Buddy Speaks, City of Wilmington Department of Parks & Recreation, Green Box Kitchen, Jefferson Street Center, One Step at a Time Foundation, Police Athletic League of Wilmington, Plastic Free Delaware, Rhythm & Heat, Turning Point Christiana, The Trash Porters, Ultimate Scholastics Staffing Solutions, Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, Walmart, Wilmington City Councilmembers Bracy, Fields, Johnson, and Spadola, Wilmington Unity Project, and numerous individual donors.

Individuals and groups interested in volunteering may sign up at humblyassistinghumanity.org.  Event inquiries may be directed to Shantel Love at [email protected].