Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

December 18, 2015

Donor Spotlight: Chris and Brandon Greenwell

By Caitlin Custer, Donor Outreach Coordinator We love when committed community members come to us with their stories of the unique ways they are helping to support the Food Bank’s…

December 17, 2015

Harry K Foundation and Perdue Farms Sponsor Christmas Meal Box Distribution

The holiday season of giving started a bit early at the Milford branch of the Food Bank of Delaware today as representatives from 21 community organizations and school-based food pantries…

December 9, 2015

November in review

We wrapped up a great November here at the Food Bank of Delaware! We are hoping to finish 2015 off strong – all thanks to our community’s support!

November 24, 2015

Trinity Logistics teams up to bring hope to the Thanksgiving table

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator About 250 Western Sussex County families will enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving meal, thanks to the hard work and generosity of the Trinity Logistics team in…

Culinary Student Spotlight: Jeremy

By John Esposito, Communications Intern Jeremy Robinson had no uncertainties about applying to The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. His friend had a positive experience and successfully completed the…

November 20, 2015

Culinary Student Shares his Accomplishments and Passions

By John Esposito, Communications Intern With two accomplished chef instructors, internship opportunities at some of Delaware’s best restaurants and job placement assistance, it is no surprise that residents across Delaware…

November 19, 2015

Donor Spotlight: Whiting and Wilson families

By Caitlin Custer, Donor Outreach Coordinator When Donna Whiting and her family moved to Wood Creek several years ago, they had no idea that their new neighborhood would come with…

November 17, 2015

Bank of America donates $75,000; hosts Thanksgiving mobile pantry

On Friday we joined forces with the team from Bank of America and Westside Family Healthcare to hold a Thanksgiving mobile pantry outside Westside’s facility on E. 16th Street in…

November 10, 2015

Chesapeake Utilities donates $26,500; crews build 1,000 Thanksgiving boxes

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator When we say Thanksgiving for All, that’s what we mean. All. The behind-the-scenes work to make that happen is something to behold; many helping hands…

November 9, 2015

After-school snacks help kids make it through long days

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Each afternoon at the end of the school day, about 100 children gather in the cafeteria of North Georgetown Elementary School for a healthy after-school…