Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

March 2, 2016

Volunteer Spotlight: Jacqueline Andrews

By Lindsey Hargett, Communications Intern It was May of 2014 and Jacqueline Andrews, a former teacher, and her husband had just retired to Delaware. She was looking for a close-knit…

March 1, 2016

Highmark Delaware donates $45,000 to Backpack Program

This afternoon representatives from Highmark Delaware and the Delaware 87ers basketball team visited the Food Bank of Delaware to present our President and CEO Patricia Beebe with a check for…

February 29, 2016

Volunteer Spotlight: Ruth Mayer

By Lindsey Hargett, Communications Intern When Ruth Mayer walked into the Food Bank of Delaware, she did not know what to expect, but she had a lot of energy and…

February 24, 2016

Harry K Foundation, Food Bank of Delaware mark grand opening of Community Education Building school pantry

Thanks to a generous donation from the Harry K Foundation, anti-hunger advocates officially cut the ribbon on the new school pantry at the Community Education Building (CEB) this morning. The CEB,…

February 23, 2016

Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Gaylan Maxson

After a 12-year stint with the U.S. Postal Service and service with the Marine Corps, Gaylan Maxson was ready for a change. Six years ago, looking for a new opportunity…

February 22, 2016

Hunger Is awards Food Bank of Delaware with $20,000 for Backpack Program

The Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that Hunger Is, their joint charitable initiative to fight childhood hunger in America, awarded over $4 million in grants…

February 19, 2016

P&G donates $10,000 to South Dover Elementary School pantry

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Cold hands, warm hearts and food for families. On Tuesday evening, the Food Bank of Delaware brought a mobile food pantry to South Dover Elementary…

February 16, 2016

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By Allison Russell, $tand By Me Financial Coach Allison is a $tand By Me Coach housed out of the Food Bank of Delaware. The State of Delaware, along with United…

February 12, 2016

Culinary Spotlight: Andrew Morley and Cocina Lolo

Prior to enrolling at The Culinary School, Andrew Morley (right in photo) sat behind a computer selling car insurance. “I was just going through the motions,” he said. “Graduate from high…

February 10, 2016

Volunteer military team helps children’s backpack program

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator A group of 15 representing Dover Air Force Base volunteered yesterday at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford branch. With big smiles and helping hands,…