Thrive Dispensary, formerly First State Compassion, is a cannabis dispensary in Wilmington, Delaware. The store is at 37 Germay Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19804, in the city’s Newport-area industrial corridor. It serves adult-use customers and registered medical marijuana patients, including those with out-of-state cards.

This was Delaware’s first licensed medical cannabis dispensary, opened in Wilmington in 2015 as First State Compassion, and it remains the company’s cultivation hub. The company also runs a store in Lewes, and both locations now operate under the Thrive Dispensaries brand.

The dispensary carries flower, pre-rolls, vape cartridges, concentrates, edibles, and tinctures grown and produced on site and by other Delaware producers. It offers walk-in service, curbside pickup, and delivery, accepts out-of-state medical cards, and runs a VIP loyalty program. Payment options include debit cards and digital methods such as Pay By Bank, Venmo, and PayPal.

Delaware allows residents 65 and older to self-certify for a medical card without a doctor’s visit. Germay Drive sits off Boxwood Road near Newport and Elsmere, a few minutes from Interstate 95. The store is generally open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday from noon to 6:00 PM, serving Wilmington, Newport, and Elsmere.

Who can shop at Thrive Dispensary in Wilmington?

Adult-use customers age 21 and older and registered Delaware medical marijuana patients, including out-of-state cardholders. Delaware residents 65 and older can self-certify for a medical card without a doctor’s visit.

Was this formerly First State Compassion?

Yes. This Wilmington store — Delaware’s first licensed dispensary, opened in 2015 as First State Compassion — now operates as Thrive Dispensary at 37 Germay Drive.

Does it offer delivery and pickup?

Yes. The store offers walk-in service, curbside pickup, and delivery.

Thrive Dispensary — Wilmington Phone: (302) 543-2100 Address: 37 Germay Dr, Wilmington, DE 19804 Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 12:00–6:00 PM Products: Flower, pre-rolls, vape cartridges, concentrates, edibles, and tinctures; on-site cultivation Services: Adult-use and medical sales; out-of-state medical cards accepted; walk-ins, curbside pickup, delivery; VIP loyalty program Payment: Debit cards; digital payment via Pay By Bank, Venmo, and PayPal Nearby areas served: Wilmington DE, Newport DE, Elsmere DE, New Castle County DE Last verified: June 2026 Notes: Delaware cannabis dispensary serving adult-use customers (21+) and medical patients (including out-of-state cards); Delaware’s first licensed dispensary (opened 2015 as First State Compassion) and the company’s cultivation hub; now operating under the Thrive Dispensaries brand; sister store in Lewes. Hours reflect the shift to adult-use sales and may vary; no Google rating is confirmed for this listing at the time of writing. Website: firststatecompassion.com