Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

Olivia smiling in front of the Mary Campbell Center

October 9, 2024

Kitchen School Alumni Spotlight: Olivia

By Nina Negrin, Communications Intern Meet Olivia Brown, a Kitchen School graduate who loves to stay busy and keep learning. After completing the Summer Culinary Exploration Program in 2023, she…

October 7, 2024

L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Alberto

Alberto decided to join the L.O.G.I.C. Program to gain hands-on experience in warehousing. “This program is a foundation for me. You can start at this level and then go up,…

L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: John

John Metzler discovered the L.O.G.I.C. Program through a family member who volunteers at the Food Bank of Delaware. Hearing about the opportunities available, John decided to enroll. “Good career opportunities,…

L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Amir

Amir’s journey into the world of warehousing and logistics began with a suggestion from his mother, based on a recommendation from an old school teacher, that he look into the…

September 26, 2024

Food Rx: Beebe, Food Bank partner for healthier lifestyles

Wearing royal blue scrubs with the Beebe logo on her shirt, it’s obvious that Traci Wilcox is at work, not in a hospital — but in the Millsboro Library Parking…

New team member aims to reach Hispanic neighbors

While there’s more to bridging a cultural gap than language, shared language can provide a first step –and a solid foundation – for mutually beneficial conversations. That’s why the Food…

September 25, 2024

Perdue Farms donates 40,000 pounds of chicken and $25,000 for Backpack Program

Today, Perdue Farms delivered a truckload of chicken as part of its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors outreach and presented a $25,000 donation for the Food Bank’s weekend meal program…

September 23, 2024

Food Bank of Delaware kicks off Thanksgiving food drive early to meet community need

The Food Bank of Delaware announced today it’s getting ready for the holiday season by kicking off its annual Thanksgiving food drive three weeks early. While inflation is cooling, grocery…

M. Davis & Sons: Empowering Second Chances

When it comes to workforce development, M. Davis & Sons is setting a powerful example by partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware to give people a second chance. Through…

September 18, 2024

Wegmans: A Committed Partner in Fighting Hunger

At the Food Bank of Delaware, we’re grateful for the ongoing support of partners who share our mission of creating a community free of hunger. Wegmans is deeply committed to…