Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

March 31, 2022

‘It was terrifying’: Woman describes food insecurity, serious health issue

At the Food Bank of Delaware, we know that conversations with food-insecure people can be very humbling. While each person’s story is unique, lack of food is often just one…

March 30, 2022

Delivery service helps single mom struggling with food, housing issues

Dover resident Tiffany is somewhat new to Delaware, and adapting to her life here hasn’t been easy. This Mississippi native moved north with two sons a couple of years ago…

March 29, 2022

CANgineering, the Food Bank’s food structure competition, is back!

After a hiatus due to the pandemic, the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that its food structure building contest, CANgineering, is back! Organizations interested in building structures out of…

Carrots are FUN and delicious thanks to the Healthy Childhood Project

Getting kids to try new foods, especially vegetables, can be a challenge. But, thankfully, the Food Bank of Delaware’s nutrition team is making fruits and vegetables fun thanks to the…

March 24, 2022

Eight students start new careers in the culinary field

Tears and cheers filled the room as family, friends, community dignitaries, Food Bank staff, supporters and others joined to celebrate the accomplishments of the combined Newark and Milford culinary classes!…

March 22, 2022

Healthy Childhood Project builds early foundation for healthy eating

What better way to start a Monday morning than with a group of adorable preschoolers?! Thanks to a partnership with the Latin American Community Center’s La Fiesta II Early Development…

Eat Smart, Live Strong at Terry Apartments

March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know we have a team of nutrition educators here at the Food Bank of Delaware? The team educates community members about healthy eating…

March 21, 2022

Children experience new vegetables with Healthy Childhood Project

March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know we have a team of nutrition educators here at the Food Bank of Delaware? The team educates community members about healthy eating…

Food Bank Nutrition Team uses “Nudges” to help neighbors choose healthier options

March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know we have a team of nutrition educators here at the Food Bank of Delaware? The team educates community members about healthy eating…

March 16, 2022

Learning about fresh food helps young learners make good choices

March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know we have a team of nutrition educators here at the Food Bank of Delaware? The team educates community members about healthy eating…