Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

November 6, 2015

Culinary School student finds unexpected rewards, satisfaction

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Not long after The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware’s seventh class started in September, Frances Robinson quietly distinguished herself as a shining star….

November 3, 2015

A Letter to the Food Bank of Delaware

We recently received the letter below from a senior served through our Senior Nutrition Program. The Senior Nutrition Program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and is…

November 2, 2015

Sign up for expanded volunteer hours at the Milford Branch

The Food Bank of Delaware relies heavily on the generosity and helping hands of the community, and that’s every single day. Every day. Not just for holidays or when the…

October 28, 2015

Lake Forest students support the Food Bank and community

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Students at Lake Forest High School have been long-time and dedicated supporters of the Food Bank of Delaware. Their successful food drives stock not only…

October 27, 2015

Halloween Blue Jean Ball – A SPOOKTACULAR time

Our 10th annual Blue Jean Ball was held on Saturday night, and thanks to the support of our sponsors, including presenting sponsor Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, it was a…

October 20, 2015

Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Ernest Morris

By John Esposito, Communications Intern When we were children many of us had dreams of becoming firefighters, astronauts or the President of the United States. However, many of us never…

Seniors benefit from CSA program; fresh produce boosts health during the summer and beyond

Jimmie Scott and her husband, Benjamin, are beyond grateful for the support they have received from the Food Bank of Delaware. The Frederica residents are senior citizens, coping with issues…

Volunteering at the Food Bank of Delaware

How many meals do you eat a day? Is that seven days a week? Most days, don’t you have a snack, or two? So, if you answers are three, yes,…

DuPont Crop Protection goes apple picking for hungry Delawareans

Last Wednesday, I met a group of enthusiastic DuPonters at Milburn Orchards in Elkton, MD. The outing, organized by Shawn Teaney, a member of DuPont’s Crop Protection team, provided a…

Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School to participate in Delaware Wine and Beer Festival

The Food Bank of Delaware is proud to be selected as the beneficiary of the Food Truck Challenge for Charity at this year’s Delaware Wine and Beer Festival set for…