Food Bank of Delaware Completes Food is Medicine Accelerator, Prepares to Launch Pilot Program
The connection between food and health has never been clearer. Across the country, healthcare providers and community organizations are increasingly recognizing that access to nutritious food can play a vital…
Partner Spotlight: Bringing Hope to Neighbors at the Dream Center in Newark
At the Dream Center in Newark, food distribution is about more than placing groceries in a car. For Matt Morrison and his team, it is about offering hope, building relationships…
Bayhealth, Food Bank of Delaware partner for mobile pantries
Thanks to a generous donation from Bayhealth to fund five mobile pantries, the Food Bank of Delaware was able to distribute 9,338 pounds of food to 140 families last month….
Pilot Farm to Community program provides neighbors with locally sourced fresh food
For many Delaware families, putting healthy food on the table isn’t always easy. Fresh produce, eggs, and dairy products—items most of us take for granted—can quickly become luxuries when budgets…
Support, guidance pave the way to financial independence
Christina’s journey is a reminder of what courage, support and the right guidance can make possible. When she reached out to the Stand By Me program for financial coaching, she…
When Raymere Broomer (pictured right at graduation) talks about his new job, there’s still a sense of disbelief in his voice. “Oh my God… I still can’t believe it,” he…
When the Safety Net Fails: Stories from the Government Shutdown
When the federal government shutdown went into effect in early October we began to prepare for potential increases in demand. Federal employees were uncertain about getting paid, and on November…
Hunger Action Month: Hard-working moms struggle to feed their families
If you’re wondering who the 1 in 8 Delawareans—or the 1 in 6 children—living with food insecurity are, look around. They’re people you encounter every day in workplaces: entry-level employees…
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator When I walked into our Milford Healthy Pantry Center this week, I noticed Teresa sitting quietly in the corner of the waiting room. She held…
Behind Beach Resorts: Fighting Hunger in Sussex County
Our refrigerated trucks deliver nutritious food directly to underserved communities across the state through our mobile pantry program. These trucks make scheduled visits to neighborhoods and apartment complexes, helping neighbors…
