Lutheran Community Services (LCS) is seeking a new Executive Director who will:

• Ensure that basic needs are delivered to our community compassionately
• Develop strategies to address root causes
• Secure long-term sustainable funding sources

Our Mission 

To help individuals and families address food, housing, their health and other essential needs with dignity and respect.

Our Vision 

People moving from emergency to empowerment.

Our Values 

Reflect the kindness and respect shown to those we serve.

What makes LCS different?

As we have grown, we have tailored our efforts through innovation, collaboration, and thoughtful partnerships within a culture of continuous improvement.

What does this mean?

Food Is Medicine Program

•In partnership with ChristianaCare—the largest healthcare provider in Delaware—we have built models that integrate healthy food access into a broader continuum of care.

•Recognizing that nutritious food is foundational to health and dignity, we deliver medically tailored groceries, fresh produce, and nutrition education to those facing chronic illnesses, food insecurity, and social barriers.

•ChristianaCare tracks the health metrics, and together we improve patient well-being while reducing health care costs.

•LCS is playing a leading policy role, serving on the newly formed State of Delaware Food is Medicine committee. We are working with healthcare providers, legislators, agricultural leaders, researchers, and others to expand the model statewide.

Traditional Food Pantries

•Serve over 50,000 Delawareans each year with emergency and ongoing food assistance tailored to individual needs.

Housing Stability Program

•Provides emergency financial assistance and referrals for financial education, legal aid, food assistance, and other services that can help stabilize housing situations.

Delaware Quitline

•Long-term state-designated partner connecting communities and healthcare professionals with resources and information to help quit smoking, vaping, and other forms of nicotine.

Our Future

We are proud to be innovators and problem solvers for our community. With changes in federal priorities and policies, LCS remains in a strong position with resources and capacity to meet the need.

Our talented team and engaged Board of Directors look forward to working with the new Executive Director who will expand our impact, partnerships, and development opportunities.

Join Us

If you are ready for the challenge and would like the satisfaction of truly making a difference in Delaware, we want to talk with you.

Information on LCS, the Executive Director position, and how to apply can be found at lcsde.org/careers.

We anticipate identifying the new Director in October, with a start date in November.

For inquiries, please contact our search consultant: Cynthia de Leon LLC cdeleonLLC@gmail.com