Starting July 1, 2014 our new Maximizing Access to Products and Services (MAPS) program goes in to effect! Learn more about this exciting program by clicking here. For a list of frequently asked questions, please click here.
Hunger-relief partners connect the Food Bank of Delaware to the hungry people in our
community.
Shoppers’ Choice Hours and Hunger-Relief Partners Pickup Hours: Authorized representatives from member agencies come to the Food Bank to shop for individual items including personal health and hygiene products, detergents and miscellaneous items. A Shopper’s Choice fee of 22 cents per pound is charged to help offset costs.
Hours:
Newark:
Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Milford:
Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Information for FBD Hunger-Relief Partners:
Weekly Menus:
Weekly menu: July 25 Milford Menu
Weekly menu: July 25 Newark Menu
Food Safety:
The most important responsibility that we have as hunger-relief agencies is to ensure
food we supply to our clients is safe. Food safety is a full-time job and everybody is responsible.
Dairy Food Storage
Guide to Expiration Dates
Listed below are several websites with excellent food safety information and resources:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Foodsafety.gov: http://www.foodsafety.gov/
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
Helpful Information:
The Advocate: Partner Newsletter
Weekly recalls: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration keeps a website with Recalls, Withdrawals and Alerts. Click here for more information.