Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

February 1, 2021

Culinary School training helps home cooks achieve professional status

Like many of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School students, LaMont Scott Jr. believes the training he is receiving will support his dreams and long-term goals. The Delaware native…

Treat Yourself and Help Food Bank, Delaware Food Works Programs

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, even folks who enjoy cooking a nice dinner might be seeking some variety. The Food Bank of Delaware offers solutions…

January 25, 2021

Volunteers find unexpected rewards helping at the Food Bank

At the Food Bank of Delaware, our mantra is “Volunteers are our heart and soul.” It’s important that volunteers share their “why” to encourage others, and it’s important for us…

January 19, 2021

Culinary School student embarks on new career after job loss

Seaford resident Endora Jefferson personifies the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Until mid-October, this mother and grandmother had been employed full-time by a Georgetown industry; she lost her…

January 15, 2021

Calvary Church: A Beacon of Hope

Calvary Church in Dover has been serving the hungry in Kent County for 43 years. Under the leadership of Benevolence Director, Margaret Young, Calvary Church is a lifeline for so…

January 13, 2021

Food Bank of Delaware Announces President and CEO Search

The Food Bank of Delaware Board of Directors announced today that it has formally opened its search for a new President and CEO in partnership with executive search firm, Nonprofit…

December 23, 2020

Croda donates $5,000 to support Rose Hill Community Center

Hundreds of people served by the Rose Hill Community Center in New Castle will benefit from a generous $5,000 donation from Croda to support the center’s food party. A portion…

December 21, 2020

JPMorgan Chase Commits $100,000 to Help Local Food Bank Support Families Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic

JPMorgan Chase is providing $100,000 to the Food Bank of Delaware to help local families who are facing food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. In total, the…

December 18, 2020

WIC Educators take boring and bland to tasty, kid-friendly meals

The WIC food list – while nutritious – may present a meal preparation challenge for new moms and their children. WIC is a supplemental food assistance program for women, infants…

Incyte donates $150,000 to Food Bank of Delaware

The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that Incyte has donated $150,000 to the organization’s COVID-19 relief efforts. This donation will enable the Food Bank of Delaware to provide 450,000…