Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

October 27, 2022

Culinary student learns skills he plans to use in the future

Jeffrey Laplante came to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford with a bit of kitchen experience and a serious interest in cooking. He’s a young man who…

October 26, 2022

A student with a dream: Culinary School offers training for the future

When Milford resident Maritza Figueroa lost the job she had held for 15 years, she pivoted and landed at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford. At age…

October 21, 2022

Amazon Donates $50K to Food Bank of Delaware

On Thursday, October 20, Amazon presented a $50,000 donation to the Food Bank of Delaware to support its home delivery programming. “Before the pandemic, we were not able to do…

October 18, 2022

‘I get it now; I see why it’s so hard.’: Crime victim needs healthy, healing food

Many people who receive assistance from the Food Bank of Delaware simply can’t afford the food they need, not just to survive but to overcome medical situations. Jessica, a Wilmington…

October 17, 2022

Staff, volunteers keep our agricultural operations growing fresh food

Despite this summer’s heat and the humidity, the Food Bank of Delaware’s farm – a year ‘round operation at our Newark facility – was quite productive, benefiting the community we…

October 12, 2022

34 Delawareans enroll in the new Economic Mobility Pilot Program

Education, training, and connection offer participants hope for a brighter future We know that many of the neighbors we serve go to work every day, yet they aren’t earning enough…

October 10, 2022

Food Bank of Delaware kicks off Thanksgiving food drive

Thanksgiving is just 45 days away (at least it is if you are reading this on October 10!)! To prepare for the holiday season, the Food Bank of Delaware kicked…

October 7, 2022

‘A perfect example . . .’: Culinary School grad earns accolades for work

Pictured: David Cassey and Ashley Cox To say that David Cassey is thriving in the food service industry is an understatement. This young man relishes time spent in the kitchen,…

September 29, 2022

Food Bank of Delaware breaks ground on new 67,000-square-foot facility in Milford

The Food Bank of Delaware officially broke ground this morning on a new 67,000-square-foot facility in Milford. The facility will replace the current 16,000-square-foot Milford branch on Mattlind Way. Thanks…

September 26, 2022

Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. Receives Pantry Makeover from Food Lion Feeds

The food pantry at Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) has received $7,775 from Food Lion Feeds to help improve operations, increase its capacity to donate more food to food-insecure neighbors and…