Disabled grandmother, grandchildren benefit from home deliveries
Like many of our neighbors, New Castle resident Lorraine handles daily struggles with a grateful heart and a positive attitude. Although Lorraine is disabled, at one time she drove to…
Food Bank’s delivery service helps grandmother survive
Like many of our neighbors who receive nutritional support from the Food Bank of Delaware, Tonya, who lives in the city of Wilmington, fields multiple challenges daily. She has no…
By Kirsten Torrey, UD Dietetic Intern Pumpkin flavored everything has reached quite the level of fame over the past couple of years! Some may not be aware of all the…
Lack of transportation = food insecurity for young Newark family
Like many of our neighbors, food insecurity is a constant and overwhelming concern for Sara, a single parent. New to the Newark-area, Sara is a mom to two young children,…
‘A Blessing’: Food delivery helps seriously disabled Laurel woman
It’s obvious that Tasha – not her real name – like many of our neighbors we serve — faces adversity with a strong mind and a positive attitude. After all,…
Farm Credit Donates $25,000 to Local Food Banks for Poultry
MidAtlantic Farm Credit, a members-owned cooperative and an institution of the national Farm Credit system, donated a total of $25,000 in September during National Poultry Month and Hunger Action Month…
FOOD INSECURITY ON CAMPUS: Delaware Tech, Food Bank partner to deliver food for students, staff since April 2020
On a recent October morning, orange cones set in place by the college’s public safety officers cordoned off a parking lot at Delaware Technical Community College’s Georgetown campus to provide…
By Kirsten Torrey, University of Delaware Dietetic Intern With Halloween quickly approaching, there will soon be a plethora of everyone’s favorite candy – chocolate! Here are some facts about the…
Food Bank of Delaware kicks off Thanksgiving food drive
Thanksgiving will be here soon! To prepare for the holiday season, the Food Bank of Delaware kicked off its annual Thanksgiving holiday food drive on October 11. This year’s Thanksgiving…
Free Nutrition Classes at the Food Bank of Delaware
By Kirsten Torrey, University of Delaware Dietetic Intern Are you interested in learning more about nutrition and physical activity for yourself or your family? The Food Bank of Delaware offers…
