Food Bank of Delaware statement in response to President Trump’s FY 19 budget proposal
The mission of the Food Bank of Delaware is to “provide nutritious foods to Delawareans in need and facilitate long-term solutions to the problems of hunger and poverty through community…
Perdue Farms donates 28,000 pounds of chicken to Food Bank of Delaware
Thanks to the generosity of Perdue Farms, Delaware families struggling with food insecurity will have access to nutritious chicken. Perdue delivered 28,000 pounds of no-antibiotics-ever chicken to the Food Bank…
By Lisa Grinnage, $tand By Me Financial Coach It’s hard to believe, but January is over, and February is halfway through! How are you coming along with your New Year’s…
Delaware organizations encouraged to build structures out of cans to help alleviate hunger
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that registration for the sixth annual CANgineering competition is now open. Organizations have until March 2 to register for the food drive and…
Let’s call her Miranda. She’s in 6th grade. She has three younger brothers. Her parents both work, but their paychecks often don’t stretch far enough to cover the cost of…
Perdue Farms issues ‘Drive Out Hunger’ matching grant challenge to public
The Food Bank of Delaware and The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation — the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms — announced a new partnership to “Drive Out…
First-ever Throwing for Hunger Winter Classic a success
Thanks to the support of Food Bank of Delaware Board Member Scott Lammers and the Wilmington Cornhole Association, the first-ever Throwing for Hunter Winter Classic held on Saturday, January 20…
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates second culinary graduation at Ferris School
Six students successfully completed the Food Bank of Delaware’s culinary training program at the Ferris School. Their accomplishments were celebrated today at a luncheon honoring the students. Today’s graduation ceremony…
Harry K. Foundation, Food Bank of Delaware mark grand opening of Wesley College food pantry
Thanks to a generous donation from the Harry K. Foundation, anti-hunger advocates officially cut the ribbon on the new food pantry at Wesley College this morning. The food pantry is…
By Ian Lawrence, SNAP Outreach Coordinator One of the most commonly circulated myths about the SNAP program is that food benefits are only available to non-working populations. During outreach events…
