January 20, 2022
Home delivery service helps Smyrna family survive challenges
Lack of transportation, chronic health conditions, plus a limited fixed income – the negative trifecta — add up to a family struggling with food insecurity. Smyrna resident Polesha, her son, and her brother face these daily challenges. Thanks to the Food Bank of Delaware’s home delivery service through Amazon, they don’t have to figure out…
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December 10, 2021
Food Bank delivery service helps young urban family survive
When Kasey realized that she and her family had hit a rough patch in their lives, she did some internet research looking for support services. “I’m not embarrassed. When I need help, I ask for help, and when I can, I help others. I not ashamed,” she said. That’s why she reached out to the…
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November 19, 2021
Food Bank helps create a sense of food security for young family
Pictured: A DoorDash driver picks up a box of food from the Food Bank for delivery. At the Food Bank of Delaware, we know that food insecurity – and the issues surrounding it—doesn’t discriminate; it impacts our neighbors of all ages. Kendal is a young mom of two very small children – a 2-year-old and…
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Food Bank’s delivery program helps neighbors who fall between the cracks
Some circumstances contributing to food insecurity are not always obvious to those who are in good health, have family support, and transportation. For example, Joan’s challenging situation is not unique. The 60-year-old Elsmere resident became physically disabled six years ago when a rare kidney infection and extended hospitalization left her unable to walk, despite a…
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October 28, 2021
Disabled grandmother, grandchildren benefit from home deliveries
Like many of our neighbors, New Castle resident Lorraine handles daily struggles with a grateful heart and a positive attitude. Although Lorraine is disabled, at one time she drove to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark site – or a mobile pantry – to pick up food boxes for her household. In addition to her…
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Food Bank’s delivery service helps grandmother survive
Like many of our neighbors who receive nutritional support from the Food Bank of Delaware, Tonya, who lives in the city of Wilmington, fields multiple challenges daily. She has no personal transportation; if she can’t get the bus or the bus doesn’t travel where she needs to go, she has to pay a driver. Some…
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October 27, 2021
Lack of transportation = food insecurity for young Newark family
Like many of our neighbors, food insecurity is a constant and overwhelming concern for Sara, a single parent. New to the Newark-area, Sara is a mom to two young children, ages 6 and 4. Although she’s looking for work, transportation is a challenge. And lack of transportation means she can’t go to the Food Bank…
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October 18, 2021
‘A Blessing’: Food delivery helps seriously disabled Laurel woman
It’s obvious that Tasha – not her real name – like many of our neighbors we serve — faces adversity with a strong mind and a positive attitude. After all, she’s no stranger to challenges. This 55-year-old Laurel resident has no income and is unable to drive due to serious, chronic health issues. She relies…
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September 16, 2021
Childhood trauma linked to ongoing challenges for this mom
Like many of our neighbors who need assistance from the Food Bank of Delaware, Mary – not her real name — struggles with a complex bundle of problems on a daily basis. And these issues – couple with lack of resources and support — have haunted her most of her life, only the faces or…
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July 30, 2021
Homebound and disabled: Wilmington man relies on Food Bank
For neighbors like William A. Loper, the services of the Food Bank of Delaware are a lifeline. This Wilmington resident reached out to thank us for the food he receives each week. Mr. Loper, 49, is disabled and unable to drive due to a stroke he suffered two years ago. He is now confined to…
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