Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

May 18, 2017

Patients praise Food Rx program

Connie could be an ambassador for the Food Prescription Program, a partnership between the Food Bank of Delaware and Beebe Healthcare that assists patients with having access to food through…

May 17, 2017

New van enables improved service to hungry Sussex Countians

It’s easy to see that the Christian Storehouse in Millsboro is a bustling place. In addition to the thrift store located just off U.S. 113, manager Steve Smith operates a…

May 16, 2017

Culinary training program meant to be for soon-to-be graduate

Lenny McClain doesn’t believe that luck helped land him a spot at The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. It was meant to be. After serving an almost 13-year prison…

May 15, 2017

Two Stones Pub and Food Bank of Delaware to hold backyard BBQ at future home

Have plans for this Thursday? You do now! Two Stones Pub and the Food Bank of Delaware will partner together to host a fun outdoor barbecue fundraiser on Thursday, May…

Food Bank of Delaware receives $10,000 grant on behalf of Bahama Breeze in Newark

The Food Bank of Delaware has been selected by the Bahama Breeze in Newark to receive a $10,000 grant from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of the restaurant’s parent company,…

May 12, 2017

Agricultural Partner of the Year: Dupont

A few weeks ago we hosted our annual dinner and honored nine supporters who have gone above and beyond to support our Creating a Bold Future capital campaign! Over the…

May 10, 2017

Food insecurity in kids impacts school performance, behavior, experts say

Hunger is more than missing a meal, and the psychological, emotional, social impact on children can have a lasting negative effect, according to experts who spoke at last month’s “Coming…

Social Entrepreneurship Award: Discover Bank

A few weeks ago we hosted our annual dinner and honored nine supporters who have gone above and beyond to support our Creating a Bold Future capital campaign! Over the…

May 9, 2017

Shake Shack jump starts Newark culinary student’s career

Since opening at the Christiana Fashion Center in December 2016, Shake Shack has aligned itself with the Food Bank of Delaware as a community partner. “Shake Shack is a company…

May 8, 2017

Delaware letter carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 13

On Saturday, May 13, 2017, Delaware letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide food assistance to Delawareans who rely on the Food Bank of Delaware’s network of…