Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

February 18, 2026

Support, guidance pave the way to financial independence

Christina’s journey is a reminder of what courage, support and the right guidance can make possible. When she reached out to the Stand By Me program for financial coaching, she…

February Employee of the Month: Jessi Dominguez

If you’ve joined us for one of our community benefits in the past six months, you’ve felt it—the energy, the ease, the thoughtful pacing, the beautiful details that make each…

January 29, 2026

St. Helena’s Roman Catholic Church: Serving the Community for More Than 40 Years

For more than four decades, St. Helena’s food pantry in Claymont has been a lifeline for neighbors in need. Established over 40 years ago and partnering with the Food Bank…

Ab’s Story: Finding Purpose Through Food

On Ab Lovett’s first day in our 14-week culinary training program, he didn’t arrive with a full orientation, a walkthrough, or even complete clarity on what to expect. The instructors…

January 28, 2026

Finding Confidence and a New Path

When Sharonda Carithers attended a job fair hosted in partnership with Career Team at the Riverfront, she wasn’t sure what she was looking for, only that she wanted something different….

A Second Chance That Changed Everything

When Raymere Broomer (pictured right at graduation) talks about his new job, there’s still a sense of disbelief in his voice. “Oh my God… I still can’t believe it,” he…

Partnership built on shared values: Food Bank of Delaware and the Wills Group

What began as a promising connection has grown into a firmly rooted, mutually beneficial partnership between the Food Bank of Delaware and the Wills Group, one grounded not in coincidence,…

Legacy of Faith, Service: Joseph’s Storehouse in Dagsboro

Joseph’s Storehouse may be one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s longest-standing pantry partners—so long, in fact, that no one is quite sure when the relationship began. What is certain…

January 21, 2026

From Kitchen School to a real restaurant: Tyrin loves his job

Tyrin may be new to the restaurant business, but you’d never know it from the way he works in the kitchen. His chefs say he already demonstrates skills that are…

January 14, 2026

New Year, New Home: Erica’s Journey to Home Ownership

The new year is already off to a strong start for Erica. A Wilmington resident, Erica is preparing to close on her very first home—an achievement years in the making…