Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

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…

September 15, 2022

Weekly produce box: ‘. . . vegetables I would never be able to afford’

Michelle fights back tears as she expresses her gratitude for the services she receives from the Food Bank of Delaware. This 46-year-old New Castle woman became disabled five years ago…

Alumni duo run Discover Cafe

Need a new lunch spot? Check out our culinary alumni-run cafe, the Discover Cafe! Our cafe for a cause is located at the Newark facility, and proceeds benefit student scholarships…

September 14, 2022

Perdue Jumpstarts Food Bank of Delaware Milford Capital Campaign with $250,000 Gift

In advance of the official groundbreaking of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new 67,000-square-foot Milford facility on Sept. 29, Perdue Farms jump started the Building Hope in Milford capital campaign…