Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

May 10, 2017

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…

May 5, 2017

Scouts’ generosity helps hungry kids

Thank you so much to the energetic, enthusiastic, and very generous Brownies from Girl Scout Troop 682 in Lewes. These young ladies donated $200 from their first-year cookie sales to…

May 4, 2017

Bold Future Leadership Award: Alan Levin and Fred Sears

Last Thursday 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 next several…

May 3, 2017

Culinary training opens new doors

Kelly Long is no stranger to a commercial kitchen. This Lewes resident had been working as a dishwasher in a resort-area restaurant when her hours were cut. So she went…

May 2, 2017

Bold Future Leadership Award: Jerry Heisler

Last Thursday 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 next several…

May 1, 2017

Food Bank of Delaware declares winners of fifth annual CANgineering competition

An Etch-A-Sketch, Mr. Celery, a farm scene, state of Delaware replica and other structures made of nonperishable foods were among the winners of the Food Bank of Delaware’s fifth annual…

Culinary school impacts students’ lives in the best ways possible

Nelson Porto is all smiles these days. Yes, he’s working long hours, but there’s a huge pay off . . . financially, emotionally, mentally. He’s doing something he loves, and…

April 28, 2017

Food Bank of Delaware honors outstanding supporters at annual dinner

Last night, the Food Bank of Delaware honored nine supporters who have played a critical role in the early stages of the organization’s Creating a Bold Future capital campaign. The…