Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

March 6, 2023

Research continues to link neighbors, culturally meaningful food

Because at least an estimated 11.2 percent of Delawareans have been identified as food insecure – exceeding the national average of 10.2 percent — the Food Bank of Delaware’s Nutrition…

February 28, 2023

Collaboration focuses on helping most vulnerable Delawareans

It’s said that it takes a village to raise a child, and the Food Bank of Delaware is an integral part of our village, particularly when our goal is to…

February 27, 2023

Highmark donates $250,000 to Building Hope in Milford capital campaign

This morning, Highmark presented a $250,000 donation to help support the Building Hope in Milford capital campaign. Once the new facility is operational, the Highmark-supported Healthy Pantry Center will provide…

February 24, 2023

Food Bank of Delaware Marks Construction Milestone with Topping Out Ceremony

The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated a major milestone today with the topping out ceremony of its new 67,000-square-foot facility in Milford. This construction tradition marked the completion of the…

February 21, 2023

It’s the people: Grad finds there’s more to cooking than food

It’s obvious that Jennifer Jones enjoys her job as Work Crew Supervisor – Café at Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. For this recent graduate of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School…

February 15, 2023

Eat Smart Live Strong at the Harrington Senior Center

Learning can be fun at any age, especially when it’s all about healthy lifestyles and food! Healthy food choices and increased physical activity are goals for the Food Bank of…

302 Food Rescue Crew Spotlight: Michelle

Michelle is super enthusiastic about volunteering for the 302 Food Rescue; she’s even recruited a neighbor to sign on. This Newark retiree and part-time personal assistant completed four rescues in…

302 Food Rescue Crew Spotlight: Meg

While reading a Sunday newspaper, a short article about a volunteer opportunity caught Meg’s eyes. And she responded to it simply by downloading an app to her phone. Now Meg’s…

302 Food Rescue Crew Spotlight: Joe

Like many of our volunteers, Joe is retired. “When I retired last year, it was my goal to volunteer,” said this Bear-area resident. Through a volunteer stint at a Food…

Thanks to Stand By Me coach, Wilmington man will be a homeowner

Tom – not his real name – has worked toward home ownership for several years, and he’s about to reach that goal. Almost four years ago, he connected with Marilyn,…