Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

October 27, 2023

‘A breath of fresh air’: Food box delivery provides food, more

While most of the thousands of neighbors the Food Bank of Delaware serves each week express gratitude and appreciation, not many take the time and effort to write a thank-you…

School-based pantry helps both families and students

The Indian River School District’s school pantry in the Early Learning Center in Frankford, has a new look, a new location inside the school and improved parking – all to…

At Seaford Head Start, each child receives Backpack meals

Located on the east side of Bridgeville Highway, Seaford Head Start serves 50 children ages 3-5 in an educational, classroom-based setting. Like most pre-schools and childcare facilities, there’s an opportunity…

October 17, 2023

Head Start Backpacks: ‘ . . . children look forward to the bag”

At the Milford Head Start, 49 children are enrolled in the early childhood education program, and 34 of them receive weekend meal bags through a partnership with the Food Bank…

September 21, 2023

Food Bank of Delaware celebrates L.O.G.I.C. graduates

Congratulations to the Food Bank of Delaware’s latest L.O.G.I.C. class! We celebrated the success of six graduates on Wednesday. They are: Francine Butler Daunte Frazier Frederick Herbert Michael Neal Brandon…

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…