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May 19, 2022

Food Bank programs offer food and more to those who strive for more

Dover resident, Shamikia, is mom to five children, ranging in age from 7 to 22. Her oldest son is disabled and lives at home with her. Although she is able to work part-time in a child care center she is unable to afford transportation because her paycheck doesn’t stretch far enough to meet her family’s…

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Family moves to Delaware for fresh start

Janaiya is new to Delaware. Three months ago, this Wilmington resident moved up from North Carolina in hopes of creating a better life for her 4-year-old son. She seeks job opportunities for herself and hopes he has access to a good education, among other things. So far, things have been a bit challenging. She has…

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May 4, 2022

Food Bank service helps Dover family get back on their feet

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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April 27, 2022

New Economic Mobility Program tackles limited income, employability

The Food Bank of Delaware has launched the Economic Mobility Pilot Program.  This initiative seeks to address the root causes of food insecurity: limited employability skills and less than living wage incomes needed to support oneself and a family. Barbara Boese recently joined the Food Bank of Delaware’s team as the Economic Mobility Program coordinator,…

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April 14, 2022

Young mom, cancer survivor expresses gratitude for home delivery service

Like most of the people we serve, Dover resident Ellen is very grateful for the Food Bank of Delaware’s home delivery service. This mother of two – ages 3 and 11 – is unable to work; she’s a cancer survivor, and she’s also unable to drive. She struggles to provide enough food for her young…

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April 8, 2022

‘It’s wonderful!’ Home delivery benefits family with no transportation

It’s been a long, hard winter for Denise. On a day when the thermometer barely climbed above freezing, this Newark resident relied on portable electric heaters to keep the house warm. The oil tank was empty, and so was her bank account. Like many of our neighbors, Denise said she learned about the Food Bank…

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Pandemic’s impact leaves family without employment, food, and transportation

Many families continue to navigate challenges – beyond the virus itself – associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Wendy, a Claymont mother of two, remains positive despite the situation her family of four faces daily. Her husband lost his job early in the pandemic, but his unemployment checks kept their family afloat until November. Things changed…

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March 31, 2022

‘It was terrifying’: Woman describes food insecurity, serious health issue

At the Food Bank of Delaware, we know that conversations with food-insecure people can be very humbling. While each person’s story is unique, lack of food is often just one of the stresses punctuating their daily lives. They are grateful for our services. Wilmington resident Christine expressed her gratitude not just for the food, but…

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March 30, 2022

Delivery service helps single mom struggling with food, housing issues

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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February 16, 2022

Increasing costs crunch Dover grandmother’s budget

Dawn, a Dover grandmother, has a job in a local grocery store, but her paycheck doesn’t stretch to cover the cost of food for her family of six. Her grandson’s mother suggested Dawn reach out to the Food Bank of Delaware; she did and was able to sign up online for home delivery services through…

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222 Lake Drive
Newark, DE 19702
Tel: (302) 292-1305
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1040 Mattlind Way
Milford, DE 19963
Tel: (302) 424-3301
Fax: (302) 424-4160

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