August 31, 2021
Food Bank’s mobile pantry helps struggling grandmother feed her family
Retirement doesn’t always equate with rest, relaxation, and little responsibility. Lois, a Long Neck- area resident, retired from a career as a patient care tech at Beebe Medical Center. Now…
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‘I wish I had gone sooner.’
Food Bank’s Healthy Pantry Center reaches struggling seniors, working poor Like most of our neighbors who reach out to the Food Bank of Delaware, Suzie – not her real name…
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August 19, 2021
When Expenses Exceed Paychecks, the Food Bank Provides Help
We often hear about neighbors— due to limited financial resources — who must decide whether to purchase food or their medicine. Kate, who asked us not to use her real…
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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…
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April 26, 2021
Partner Spotlight: Great New Beginnings
Great New Beginnings childcare center is one of our newest Backpack Program partners. Participating for just a few months now, the center’s owner, Linda Clark, says she is very pleased…
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April 21, 2021
Food Bank coordinators help navigate neighbors’ way to SNAP benefits
It’s no surprise that during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Bank of Delaware has seen not only an increased demand for emergency food, but also more requests from people…
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April 19, 2021
Food Bank deliveries make a big difference in one neighbor’s life
Wilmington resident Winifred G. says she really appreciates the Food Bank of Delaware’s delivery service. Thanks to a collaboration between the Food Bank and Amazon, this neighbor – as well…
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March 19, 2021
Freeman Arts Pavilion donates art kits for children at risk of weekend hunger
Thanks to a new partnership between the Food Bank of Delaware and the Freeman Arts Pavilion, Sussex County elementary and middle school students will receive a Creative Nourishment Kit along…
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March 16, 2021
Marking one year of COVID-19 relief efforts in Delaware
By Chad Robinson, Community Relations Director If you are like me, it is hard to remember what one year ago was like. It is hard to remember what I was…
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March 10, 2021
Amazon deliveries benefit family; grandmother is grateful
CAPTION: An Amazon driver picks up from the Newark warehouse Thanks to Amazon, some of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Healthy Pantry Center clients no longer have to worry about…
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