Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

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…

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…