Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

March 22, 2019

Lunch With a Purpose helps Food Bank, other Sussex non-profits

On the first Wednesday of each month from September to May, at least 200 women pack the dining room of a Sussex County banquet facility to dine as part of…

March 21, 2019

Culinary School creates positive experiences for Dover resident

For Jerry Soriano, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School has been much more than attending classes and going to school; it is one of the most positive experiences in…

March 19, 2019

Food Bank of Delaware to begin new chapter at 222 Lake Drive in April

The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the organization will begin moving from the 14 Garfield Way warehouse to its new facility at 222 Lake Drive in Newark starting…

March 18, 2019

Coming Together conference to focus on breaking the cycle of poverty through a trauma-informed care perspective

Breaking the cycle of poverty through a trauma-informed care perspective will be the topic of conversation at the biennial Coming Together: The Cycle Can Be Broken conference presented by Corteva…

March 13, 2019

L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Lyndon Ramsey

Lyndon Ramsey is thankful for the opportunity to advance his career through the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program at the Food Bank of Delaware. This workforce…

March 12, 2019

Enterprise grant provides Sussex seniors with fresh produce, protein

Thanks to a generous $75,000 grant from Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation, Delaware’s food-insecure senior citizens in Sussex County will have access to quality foods – fruits, vegetables, and proteins – that…

March 1, 2019

After-school fun with 4-H

Thanks to Delaware 4-H after-school programming at community centers and schools throughout the state, low-income children have a safe place to congregate after school. Last month, we had the chance…

February 26, 2019

Senior Nutrition Program provides a hand up for Delaware seniors

When you think of retired life do you envision travel? Fun with grand kids? Carefree-living? Unfortunately, for far too many Delaware seniors, retired life does not equate to traveling, fun…

February 25, 2019

Delaware’s own Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester shines at National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference

By Patricia Beebe, President and CEO Over the next several days, more than 1,100 anti-hunger advocates from across the country will gather in Washington D.C. for the annual Anti-Hunger Policy…

Joyful culinary grad spreads positivity and love for cooking

There’s been much talk lately about sparking joy. Jasmine Johnson is someone who sparks joy. She lights up the room with her excitement and love for life. Since graduating from…