Food Rx: Beebe, Food Bank partner for healthier lifestyles
Wearing royal blue scrubs with the Beebe logo on her shirt, it’s obvious that Traci Wilcox is at work, not in a hospital — but in the Millsboro Library Parking…
UD grad students partner with Food Bank on cultural foods project
The Food Bank of Delaware’s Nutrition team is partnering with University of Delaware graduate Nutrition Program & Planning graduate students in an ongoing project to help our neighbors living with…
Shepherd’s Office: Food, support offered with acceptance
The Shepherd’s Office has become a local landmark in Georgetown. Those in need know it’s a safe place to get a meal, clothing, personal hygiene kits, and support. Others recognize…
Benefits Outreach experts help connect seniors to services
Like many senior neighbors, Cathy, struggles to make ends meet on a fixed income when the price of almost everything – especially food and life’s necessities – climb steadily. On…
Feeding neighbors is a spiritual mission at this rural pantry
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…
‘Doing great in life!’: Overcoming childhood food insecurity
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…
Weekly produce box: ‘. . . vegetables I would never be able to afford’
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…
‘I go without eating to be sure the bills are paid.’
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…
CSA fruits, vegetables help working mom stretch budget
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…
Food Bank of Delaware Partners with Compact Membrane Systems to Reduce Food Waste
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…
