Agriculture : Food Bank of Delaware

August 24, 2016

Surplus produce donations help feed Delawareans

Have surplus produce? The Food Bank of Delaware can accept it! With summer’s crop of tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, sweet corn and more in full bloom, the Food Bank of Delaware…

August 23, 2016

Food Bank of Delaware to hold Dinner in the Orchard at T.S. Smith & Sons

The quiet, secluded, pastoral setting of an old-fashioned orchard sets the stage for Dinner in the Orchard, a benefit for the Food Bank of Delaware. The event, open to the…

June 14, 2016

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Delaware’s Hungry

As summer’s crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and other backyard garden staples begin to sprout, the Food Bank of Delaware wants to remind the community that the hunger-relief organization and many…

June 2, 2016

Food Bank of Delaware launches “Produce Prescription” partnership with Delaware Pediatrics

Thanks to a three-year $225,000 multi-program grant from Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation, the Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware Pediatrics formally launched their new “Produce Prescription” partnership yesterday afternoon….

January 21, 2016

The ABC’s of the Food Bank of Delaware

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator A. . . Apples, of course. B. . . Backpacks, nearly 6,000 every week. C. . . Culinary School. It’s our workforce development program. D….

October 20, 2015

Seniors benefit from CSA program; fresh produce boosts health during the summer and beyond

Jimmie Scott and her husband, Benjamin, are beyond grateful for the support they have received from the Food Bank of Delaware. The Frederica residents are senior citizens, coping with issues…

August 20, 2015

Growing fresh foods with the New Castle County Master Gardeners

New Castle County Master Gardeners have been working hard all summer tending to their demonstration garden outside the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension office in Newark. Produce grown in the…

July 14, 2015

Food Lion Offers Customers an Opportunity to Gain Free Admittance to Delaware State Fair during “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” on July 27

Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the fourth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” will take place on Monday, July…

June 17, 2015

CSA program benefits everyone

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program got off to a great start today as more than 100 boxes went out from distribution sites at the…

June 2, 2015

Food Bank, veterans partner for growing experience

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator In mid-April, the Food Bank of Delaware built raised garden beds inside a courtyard of one of its neighbors. These gardens are specifically for residents…

Stories for Agriculture

Surplus produce donations help feed Delawareans

Food Bank of Delaware to hold Dinner in the Orchard at T.S. Smith & Sons

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Delaware’s Hungry

Food Bank of Delaware launches “Produce Prescription” partnership with Delaware Pediatrics

The ABC’s of the Food Bank of Delaware

Seniors benefit from CSA program; fresh produce boosts health during the summer and beyond

Growing fresh foods with the New Castle County Master Gardeners

Food Lion Offers Customers an Opportunity to Gain Free Admittance to Delaware State Fair during “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” on July 27

CSA program benefits everyone

Food Bank, veterans partner for growing experience