Delaware Does More, a winter-long giving campaign administered by the Food

Bank of Delaware and United Way of Delaware, concluded on a strong note on

March 1. Giant Foods of Landover, Maryland delivered more than 50,000 pounds of

nonperishable food to the Food Bank’s Newark warehouse.

Thanks to Giant’s generosity, the Food Bank of Delaware surpassed its goal of

collecting 400,000 pounds of shelf-stable food.

“Two weeks ago we issued a plea to our community,” said Food Bank of Delaware

President and CEO, Patricia Beebe. “We were short of meeting our campaign goal

of 400,000 pounds of food. Fortunately for the thousands of Delawareans who

depend on our emergency food services, Giant Food answered the call in a huge way.”

 “Giant is committed to helping alleviate hunger in our community. We were so pleased to partner with the Food Bank of Delaware to ensure the Delaware Does More campaign surpassed its 2010 goal,” said Robin Michel, President of Giant Food of Landover, Md. “This month, we’ll also make a donation from funds raised through our 2009 Good Neighbor Food and Funds Drive. We are proud of our long-standing relationship with the Food Bank of Delaware and the opportunity to work together, making a difference here in Delaware every day.”

The Delaware Does More campaign, designed to help struggling Delawareans meet their basic needs, also raised more than $150,000 to help nearly 1,000 people with shelter and utility expenses.

“United Way of Delaware and the Food Bank of Delaware independently create change in the community, but together, we are able to accomplish so much more for our neighbors in need. With the community’s generous support, we are helping struggling Delawareans get back on their feet,” said Michelle Taylor, United Way of Delaware, President and CEO.