Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

August 4, 2021

Teens and young adults explore the culinary field at the Food Bank of Delaware

It’s been an action-packed four weeks for six participants in our Summer Culinary Exploration Program in Newark! Alana, Andrew, Ya, Tyla, Julian and Kyle spent the past month exploring the culinary field under the guidance of Chef Tim Hunter. In addition to hands-on cooking lessons in the Food Bank kitchen, the group also went on…

July 30, 2021

Homebound and disabled: Wilmington man relies on Food Bank

For neighbors like William A. Loper, the services of the Food Bank of Delaware are a lifeline. This Wilmington resident reached out to thank us for the food he receives each week. Mr. Loper, 49, is disabled and unable to drive due to a stroke he suffered two years ago. He is now confined to…

July 29, 2021

State Fairgoers Donate 15,401 Pounds of Food on Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day

The Food Bank of Delaware, Delaware State Fair and Food Lion announced today that more than 4,000 State Fairgoers collected 15,401 pounds of food at Monday’s Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day. In addition, Food Lion made a $10,000 donation to the Food Bank of Delaware’s weekend meal program for kids, the Backpack Program.

July 27, 2021

L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Ryan Truitt

Ryan Truitt learned about the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program thanks to an email. “I knew it was something I wanted to do,” he said. Three generations of his family worked in manufacturing at the now-defunct Newark Chrysler plant. “It was a dream to work there,” he explained. While working in…

L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Everett Waters

Everett Waters discovered the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program thanks to a simple Google search. He lost his job in warehousing due to the pandemic and a slow down in the business’ work. “I was looking for a job, but I was not having luck,” he explained. Looking for better opportunities,…

L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Ashley Mathis

Ashley Mathis is excited about the future. She and her fellow L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) classmates are currently in week five of their 11-week training program at the Food Bank of Delaware. Ashley learned about the program through a job counselor at the Delaware Department of Correction’s work release program. L.O.G.I.C….

July 23, 2021

Food Bank’s starter plant donations nourish bodies and souls

At the Food Bank of Delaware, we like to share more than food with our neighbors; we share opportunities to grow food by cultivating and nurturing plants that produce fresh vegetables. At our Newark facility, we’re quite proud of our farm and the bounty it produces. This summer, the farm is thriving and full of…

July 21, 2021

Food Lion Offers Customers an Opportunity to Gain Free Admittance to Delaware State Fair during “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” on July 26

Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the tenth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” will take place on Monday, July 26 at the Delaware State Fair. Fair attendees who bring five Food Lion brand canned or boxed goods will in exchange receive free gate admittance…

Food Bank of Delaware receives grant from Bank of America to help alleviate hunger

The Food Bank of Delaware, a local non-profit organization working towards a community free of hunger, has received a $100,000 grant from Bank of America. The grant will help fund the Food Bank of Delaware’s Mobile Pantry and Backpack programs while improving economic mobility. The Mobile Pantry truck comes filled with non-perishables, fresh produce, dairy,…

July 13, 2021

Food Bank of Delaware accepting applications for free employment training

The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that applications are currently being accepted for the organization’s free workforce training program, Delaware Food Works. Classes are available in culinary arts and warehousing/logistics. Culinary classes begin Monday, August 16 at the Food Bank’s Newark and Milford warehouses. Interested students should sign up by Friday, August 6. Logistics/warehouse…