Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

December 7, 2021

A network of volunteers, food pantries support hungry neighbors

At the Food Bank of Delaware, every day we recognize that our volunteers are the heart and soul of this organization. In addition to the loyal volunteers who help in…

December 3, 2021

Food box relieves stress, provides nourishment for homebound senior

Like many of our neighbors who are senior citizens, Kari struggles not just with a myriad of health problems, but also with lack of transportation, as well as the challenges…

December 2, 2021

Sixteen graduates end 2021 with new careers

The accomplishments of 16 students from the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary and L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) training programs were celebrated this morning at a graduation…

BEHIND THE SCENE| Soup’s On sales benefit Culinary School students, community palates

The Food Bank of Delaware’s Soup’s On initiative continues to simmer to a win-win for our Culinary School students and for folks in the community who welcome a tasty soup,…

December 1, 2021

Nine graduates lauded for accomplishments after completing Food Bank Culinary School training

Nine members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford site celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony. The sounds of cow bells and applause filled…

November 29, 2021

Community Engagement Coordinator offers food and listening ear

Since July, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Community Engagement Coordinator Penelope Velasco has been a familiar face at our food distribution sites – both the mass distributions statewide as well…

November 19, 2021

Food Bank helps create a sense of food security for young family

Pictured: A DoorDash driver picks up a box of food from the Food Bank for delivery. At the Food Bank of Delaware, we know that food insecurity – and the…

Food Bank’s delivery program helps neighbors who fall between the cracks

Some circumstances contributing to food insecurity are not always obvious to those who are in good health, have family support, and transportation. For example, Joan’s challenging situation is not unique….

November 18, 2021

First-ever Forks on the Farm dinner a success

The first-ever Forks on the Farm dinner was held on the Food Bank Farm on November 12 under a moonlit sky. After a morning filled with rain, the skies cleared…

November 16, 2021

Perdue Joins Food Bank of Delaware and Harry K Foundation to Deliver 450 Thanksgiving Meals to Food Insecure Families

As part of a shared commitment to help food insecure Delawareans, Perdue Farms and the Harry K Foundation, in partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware, distributed more than 450…