Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

August 4, 2025

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…

July 30, 2025

‘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…

July 25, 2025

Feeding a Community: Seaford School Pantry Makes a Big Difference

At Seaford Middle School in western Sussex County, a small but dedicated team is making a big impact behind the scenes. The school’s food pantry, run by student services liaison…

ICAR-USA Templo Bethel pantry serves neighbors food, compassion

In a quiet corner of north Laurel, something powerful is happening every other Thursday: neighbors are feeding neighbors—and building something bigger than just full stomachs. Kudos to ICIAR-USA Templo Bethel,…

July 14, 2025

Partner Spotlight: Nourishing Minds and Bodies at the Community Education Building

At the Food Bank of Delaware, we know that ending hunger is about more than just providing meals, it’s about treating people with dignity, building strong partnerships and creating spaces…

July 9, 2025

Partner Spotlight: Our Daily Bread

What started with a handful of volunteers serving hot dogs and sandwiches on a street corner has blossomed into a thriving community meal operation serving nearly 50,000 meals annually in…

Irrigation Innovation: Volunteer helps grow more than just vegetables

At the Food Bank, we like to say volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do—and it’s absolutely true. They are the quiet force powering our mission every…

Partner Spotlight: Providing Hope and Healing at AtTAcK Addiction

In AtTAcK Addiction’s storefront nestled in Glasgow’s Peoples Plaza shopping center, lives are being changed, hope is being restored, and community is being built. A partner agency of the Food…