January 28, 2022
‘A blessing’: Food delivery service boosts single mom’s quality of life
Not too long ago, Carrie was a hard-working single mom: she was employed as a CNA, taking classes towards a registered nurse designation, and she and her sister cleaned houses each summer. All that changed after being thrown from a horse left her with debilitating injuries, then her physical situation was further complicated by a…
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January 20, 2022
Home delivery service helps Smyrna family survive challenges
Lack of transportation, chronic health conditions, plus a limited fixed income – the negative trifecta — add up to a family struggling with food insecurity. Smyrna resident Polesha, her son, and her brother face these daily challenges. Thanks to the Food Bank of Delaware’s home delivery service through Amazon, they don’t have to figure out…
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January 3, 2022
Four tips toward financial stability in 2022
With a new year – 2022—many of us make New Year’s resolutions, an opportunity to consider some positive lifestyle changes. While some people might want to lose a few pounds or get back into shape, others recognize that it’s a good time to re-evaluate – and improve – their household’s financial situation. Melissa Campino, one…
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December 20, 2021
Perdue and Harry K Foundation Join Food Bank of Delaware to Deliver 450 Meals to Children and Families in “Holidays For All”
Perdue Farms and the Harry K Foundation joined the Food Bank of Delaware in its annual “Holidays For All” tradition to deliver more than 450 meal boxes and Perdue chicken roasters to children and families in partnership with local schools. Perdue’s support is part of the company’s “Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors®” initiative focused in…
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December 14, 2021
Drive-through pantry makes a big difference for family of three
Newark resident, Melissa, certainly didn’t anticipate having to reach out for assistance after she lost her customer service job in August. But she’s been able to find a new job. The 35-year-old mom of two teenagers discovered help while searching online; she registered for one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s drive-through pantries. “I guess…
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December 10, 2021
Food Bank delivery service helps young urban family survive
When Kasey realized that she and her family had hit a rough patch in their lives, she did some internet research looking for support services. “I’m not embarrassed. When I need help, I ask for help, and when I can, I help others. I not ashamed,” she said. That’s why she reached out to the…
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December 3, 2021
Food box relieves stress, provides nourishment for homebound senior
Like many of our neighbors who are senior citizens, Kari struggles not just with a myriad of health problems, but also with lack of transportation, as well as the challenges of living off a monthly Social Security check. In spite of all the daily challenges, Kari maintains a positive attitude bolstered by knowing she will…
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November 29, 2021
Community Engagement Coordinator offers food and listening ear
Since July, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Community Engagement Coordinator Penelope Velasco has been a familiar face at our food distribution sites – both the mass distributions statewide as well as the pop-up sites that serve neighborhoods in which residents have been identified as food insecure. Velasco is part of Delaware’s 2021 Pilot Program for…
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November 19, 2021
Food Bank helps create a sense of food security for young family
Pictured: A DoorDash driver picks up a box of food from the Food Bank for delivery. At the Food Bank of Delaware, we know that food insecurity – and the issues surrounding it—doesn’t discriminate; it impacts our neighbors of all ages. Kendal is a young mom of two very small children – a 2-year-old and…
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Food Bank’s delivery program helps neighbors who fall between the cracks
Some circumstances contributing to food insecurity are not always obvious to those who are in good health, have family support, and transportation. For example, Joan’s challenging situation is not unique. The 60-year-old Elsmere resident became physically disabled six years ago when a rare kidney infection and extended hospitalization left her unable to walk, despite a…
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