Food Bank, veterans partner for growing experience
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator In mid-April, the Food Bank of Delaware built raised garden beds inside a courtyard of one of its neighbors. These gardens are specifically for residents…
We are proud to partner with Perdue Farms and the Delmarva Shorebirds for the “2015 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Challenge on Delmarva.” The Shorebirds are the Class A affiliate of…
By Matt Talley, Produce Access Coordinator For the second year in a row, the Food Bank of Delaware is partnering with Delaware Greenways to grow fresh, pesticide-free produce at Historic…
Free meals are available to eligible children’s sites this summer
It’ hard to believe, but the school year is drawing to a close. When the school year ends, access to healthy meals also ends for many children and teenagers. The…
By Lynda Pusey, Fund Development Specialist Last year we received more than 15,000 volunteer visits! We can’t do what we do without a dedicated team of volunteers! Karl Jorgenson has…
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Usually, but not always, when the Food Bank of Delaware hosts a food distribution, those receiving the boxes will express gratitude. Most of the time,…
Senior health fair termed success; more than 200 attendees
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The Food Bank of Delaware’s first, but certainly not last, Health Fair could be described as a huge success, since more than 200 people came…
CSA program provides fresh, local produce; sign up to benefit self, others
Delaware’s summer growing season is almost here, and it’s time to sign up for the Community Support Agriculture (CSA) through the Food Bank of Delaware. Though CSA is a relatively…
Food Bank tie-dye descends on Dover’s Legislative Hall
By Chad Robinson, Milford Branch Director Last Wednesday, May 13, 2015 was a great day for the Food Bank of Delaware. Each year, the sea of tie-dye shirts descends on…
Culinary grad embraces opportunity in elite new restaurant
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator There’s a new kid on the block in the heart of this resort’s upscale dining scene. Di Febo’s, A Modern Italian Grill, now anchors the…
