Programs : Food Bank of Delaware

December 20, 2021

Perdue and Harry K Foundation Join Food Bank of Delaware to Deliver 450 Meals to Children and Families in “Holidays For All”

Perdue Farms and the Harry K Foundation joined the Food Bank of Delaware in its annual “Holidays For All” tradition to deliver more than 450 meal boxes and Perdue chicken…

December 14, 2021

Drive-through pantry makes a big difference for family of three

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….

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…

December 3, 2021

Food box relieves stress, provides nourishment for homebound senior

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…

November 29, 2021

Community Engagement Coordinator offers food and listening ear

Since July, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Community Engagement Coordinator Penelope Velasco has been a familiar face at our food distribution sites – both the mass distributions statewide as well…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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,…

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Perdue and Harry K Foundation Join Food Bank of Delaware to Deliver 450 Meals to Children and Families in “Holidays For All”

Drive-through pantry makes a big difference for family of three

Food Bank delivery service helps young urban family survive

Food box relieves stress, provides nourishment for homebound senior

Community Engagement Coordinator offers food and listening ear

Food Bank helps create a sense of food security for young family

Food Bank’s delivery program helps neighbors who fall between the cracks

Disabled grandmother, grandchildren benefit from home deliveries

Food Bank’s delivery service helps grandmother survive

Lack of transportation = food insecurity for young Newark family