Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

January 26, 2022

‘A springboard to more education’: Desire to learn simmers in student

Vernon Dixon recognized a great opportunity when it appeared on his phone. He already knew that age is no obstacle to self-improvement too. This 65-year-old Dover resident is an enthusiastic…

January 24, 2022

Culinary School training leverages food passion to professional level

Contact with four friends who completed training at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford piqued Angela Smith’s interest in professional culinary training. But she was hesitant about…

January 20, 2022

Home delivery service helps Smyrna family survive challenges

Lack of transportation, chronic health conditions, plus a limited fixed income – the negative trifecta — add up to a family struggling with food insecurity. Smyrna resident Polesha, her son,…

Home ownership: Coaching helps retiree on the road to life-long goal

Phyllis, a Dover resident, is so grateful that she connected to the Stand By Me program at the Food Bank of Delaware. This retiree is now in the process of…

January 13, 2022

Together, we can make a difference in 2022

Is giving back one of your resolutions for 2022? The Food Bank of Delaware would love to help you make your resolution into a lifestyle. Even in our ever-changing world,…

January 12, 2022

Culinary School student amazed by training, acquiring new skills

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and recent Omicron surge, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary Schools continue to provide on-site training. Camden resident Jordan Montanye is excited for an opportunity…

January 10, 2022

Nutritional New Year’s Resolutions

By Jaime Sherman, MS, LDN, Community Nutrition Educator – SNAP Ed As the new year moves forward, many of us make resolutions with nutrition and physical activity in mind. Some…

January 6, 2022

Stand By Me counseling helps Wilmington woman clear debt, buy home

Sometimes a chance conversation can result in positive lifestyle changes. Just ask Malena, a Wilmington resident, whose connection to a Stand By Me counselor helped her achieve her goals. While…

January 4, 2022

Financial coach offers support + accountability for mom of three

Susan – not her real name – is unhoused with three children, and working toward a secure life for herself and her three children. She focuses on overcoming the challenges…

Stand By Me coaching guides family back to financial stability

When Curtis, a Wilmington-area father of three, enrolled in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Newark he learned much more than he ever anticipated. In addition to earning…