Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

September 19, 2023

‘Getting out of poverty . . . was my goal!’ says Stand By Me success

If anyone knows there are no shortcuts to financial stability, it’s Nakia. She’s been working with Marilyn, one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Stand By Me coaches, since 2012….

September 12, 2023

Stand By Me® coach helps Wilmington woman reach financial goals

Tracey, a Wilmington resident, is well aware that her Stand By Me® coach has provided a literal lifesaver. She meets with Marilyn via Zoom once a month for free and…

September 1, 2023

Croda’s Longstanding Partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware Highlights its Culture of Community Engagement

Croda, a sustainable manufacturer with 24 principal manufacturing sites across the globe, fosters a culture of community engagement and volunteerism. Here in Delaware, we see this commitment through Croda’s long-standing…

‘A lifeline for me . . . ‘: HOPES program provides help, support, and hope

When Clarissa Haglid stepped up to the podium at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s Hospitality/Pathways Conference last month in Washington, D.C., she represented the Food Bank of Delaware, the…

August 24, 2023

Food Bank of Delaware culinary training program offers second chances

What an inspiring day at the Food Bank of Delaware! The accomplishments of nine students from our Culinary School were celebrated this morning at a graduation ceremony. The graduates served…

August 21, 2023

Food Bank of Delaware Receives $20,000 Grant from ACME Foundation to Fight Hunger in Delaware

Thanks to ACME customers, grant will fund 80,000 meals for local children in need Food Bank of Delaware received a $20,000 grant from ACME Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program. The grant…

August 16, 2023

L.O.G.I.C Spotlight: Tejinder Singh

By Isheta Kulshreshtha, Bank of America Student Leader Tejinder Singh, a spirited 59 year old, has embarked on a remarkable journey of discovery and skill-building through the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations,…

L.O.G.I.C Spotlight: Francine Butler

By Rebekah Cheong, Bank of America Student Leader Francine Butler’s start with the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program was unexpected, stumbling across a casual Facebook post…

L.O.G.I.C Spotlight: Frederick Herbert

By Alicia Chu, Bank of America Student Leader When asked why he wanted to join the Food Bank of Delaware’s L.O.G.I.C. program, Frederick Herbert explained, “I’m trying to get a…

August 7, 2023

Rising Above: Brandon’s Hands-On Path to the Industrial World

By Matthew Onyango, Bank of America Student Leader Brandon Sheats’s journey into the industrial field is shaped by his early experiences at St. George’s Technical School, where he discovered his…