Why is the food bank weighing in on SNAP, Medicaid cuts?
Those already struggling to find money for daily needs could find their budgets under even more strain after significant budget cuts by the federal government. That development is causing significant…
From Basic Experience to Culinary Dreams: Red Vincent’s Journey
Like many students, Red Vincent initially enrolled in workforce training to find a job. What she didn’t expect was how The Culinary School would transform her life—broadening her horizons and…
From Fast Food to Festival Fame: Yunique Martinez Finds Her Spark at The Culinary School
At The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, we believe every student brings a unique recipe for success—and sometimes, those recipes surprise even the chefs themselves. For Yunique…
Celebrating New Beginnings: Kitchen School, Summer Exploration Classes Graduate 11 students
The energy was warm and positive at the Food Bank of Delaware as we proudly celebrated the graduation class of our Kitchen School and Summer Exploration program—a transformative workforce development…
Dreams Don’t Have Deadlines: Celebrating the 12th Graduating Class of the Kitchen School
At the Food Bank of Delaware, we believe that every individual deserves not just access to food, but access to opportunity, dignity and hope. That belief was on full display…
Passion to Profession: Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School Changes Lives
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your love for cooking into a career, The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware might be the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking…
From the Kitchen to the Campground: Culinary School Grad Spreads Kindness (and S’mores!)
We love seeing our Culinary School graduates out in the world doing what they love—and when they’re making a difference in the lives of others along the way, we’re even…
Does Food Bank assistance boost the economy? Researchers find intriguing results
There’s no question that food banks offer a crucial service to people dealing with poverty or unexpected life circumstances. But do they actually help the local economy as well? It’s…
Rooted in Service: Agriculture Programs Help Us Fight Hunger
While growing our own food is a relatively new focus for us, it’s quickly become a vital part of our work to eliminate hunger in Delaware. We’re proud to operate…
‘Rewarding work’: How the Food Bank’s corporate partners invest in lives
The brick and glass office building on the Wilmington Riverfront that houses Barclays US Consumer Bank sees many visitors, often seasoned banking professionals. Several times a year, though, a different…
