Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

November 22, 2022

Backpack meals help children, struggling young families

Because of their proximity to the beaches and resort communities, families of students attending East Millsboro Elementary School struggle with some unique – and negative — economic situations. Parents may…

November 21, 2022

L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Mike José

For the past 10 weeks, Mike José has been training in the warehouse of the Food Bank of Delaware learning the ins and outs of the warehousing/logistics industry. It’s all…

November 17, 2022

302 Food Rescue to Help Reduce Food Waste and Feed More People through Technology

New app will connect volunteers with fresh food donations for local hunger-relief organizations Built on a community collaboration between premier sponsor Bayhealth and collaborating organizations – the Food Bank of…

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…