Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

September 26, 2024

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…

September 17, 2024

Food Bank, ChristianaCare Partner on Farmacology Rotation for Residents

In addition to sunshine and rain, fresh vegetables need attention and care before they’re harvested. Recently, Nicole, Alex, and Kendal spent a day as students at Food Bank of Delaware’s…

September 12, 2024

Food for today and food for tomorrow More than squash and onions: Garden grows ag’s future

Every new famer can benefit from the wisdom of a seasoned mentor. Caroline, our Milford Farm Manager, is fortunate to have the support of not one, but two! George Bradley,…

September 4, 2024

Milford’s LOGIC grads praised for achieving goals, encouraged to take risks

At the Food Bank of Delaware, we celebrate graduations; it’s a ceremony and more — time to recognize the commitment graduates, and their families, have made achieving life-changing goals. We…

August 28, 2024

Nine students graduate from Food Bank’s Kitchen School

Congratulations to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Kitchen School Class of 2024 graduates! Ceremonies for the class were held Wednesday, Aug. 28 at our new Milford facility. The graduates…

August 22, 2024

Food Bank of Delaware training programs offer second chances for success

The accomplishments of 17 students from the Food Bank of Delaware’s culinary and warehousing logistics training programs were celebrated this morning at a graduation ceremony. The graduates served as a…