Stories for Hunger

Ricky Lecates’ long-term commitment to hunger relief comes from a spiritual place. He manages the Blessings Unlimited Food Pantry associated with Bay Shore Community Church, Millsboro, but he credits a team of volunteers for the time and effort they invest in meeting their neighbors’ needs. Blessings Unlimited – actually located on a quiet country road…

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Recognizing September as Hunger Action Month, Michael, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Food Distribution Director, posted on social media explaining how he knew what it was like to be hungry and homeless – not from the distance of professional perspective – but from the trauma of his own childhood experiences. “I know what it’s like….

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Michelle fights back tears as she expresses her gratitude for the services she receives from the Food Bank of Delaware. This 46-year-old New Castle woman became disabled five years ago after an auto accident. Although she had a 25-year career as a hair stylist, Michelle said she was driving and fell asleep at the wheel…

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Vicki volunteered for the Food Bank of Delaware. Back then she also was able to make donations to our organization and encouraged co-workers to contribute as well. “When I got let go, I started needing them [the Food Bank], said the Newark-area resident. “Now, I do have some employment, but it’s…

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Sticking to a budget is tough in today’s economy  – even for folks working full-time. Just ask Lisa! This Milford mom is grateful to have a job she enjoys, reliable transportation, and a home. It’s challenging, though, to buy healthy food for two teens when she has a limit of $300 for food every two…

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The Delaware First State Food System awarded a grant to the Food Bank of Delaware to work with Compact Membrane Systems’ (CMS) atmosphere control technology to increase the shelf life of donated produce. The goal of this project is to test and validate that the CMS Membrane System can double the shelf life of tested…

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Things are looking up for Iris, her husband and their infant daughter.  Her husband has a job, and as a breast-feeding mom she’s able – for now – to stay at home with the baby. Although they have no car, their weekly box of food delivered to their door from the Food Bank of Delaware…

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Dover resident Tiffany is somewhat new to Delaware, and adapting to her life here hasn’t been easy. This Mississippi native moved north with two sons a couple of years ago to be closer to her mother. Although her mother has since passed away, Tiffany – who is disabled due to mental health issues – is…

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Newark resident, Melissa, certainly didn’t anticipate having to reach out for assistance after she lost her customer service job in August. But she’s been able to find a new job. The 35-year-old mom of two teenagers discovered help while searching online; she registered for one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s drive-through pantries. “I guess…

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Like many of our neighbors who are senior citizens, Kari struggles not just with a myriad of health problems, but also with lack of transportation, as well as the challenges of living off a monthly Social Security check. In spite of all the daily challenges, Kari maintains a positive attitude bolstered by knowing she will…

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