Lake Forest students support the Food Bank and community
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Students at Lake Forest High School have been long-time and dedicated supporters of the Food Bank of Delaware. Their successful food drives stock not only…
Seniors benefit from CSA program; fresh produce boosts health during the summer and beyond
Jimmie Scott and her husband, Benjamin, are beyond grateful for the support they have received from the Food Bank of Delaware. The Frederica residents are senior citizens, coping with issues…
Walmart Foundation donates $46,875 to Backpack Program
Representatives from the Walmart Foundation presented a check in the amount of $46,875 this morning for the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program. This donation will enable us to provide…
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Libraries offer more than books: they are community centers. Four libraries in southern Sussex County offered Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP) through the Food Bank…
Stretching SNAP budgets at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator SNAP recipients have an opportunity to make their shopping dollars go farther at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. SNAP is the program formerly called food…
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator What do you get when you combine a lively group of volunteers, a healthy lunch, and a neighborhood full of hungry kids? A great summer…
Mobile pantries offer food, education to community-based sites
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Sussex County residents who took part in the Food Bank’s Kraft Mobile Pantry held at Casa San Francisco left with big smiles and plenty of…
By Kim Turner, Lynda Pusey and Chris Willis Last month we visited Calvary Assembly of God two times to see firsthand the impact the church is making on the Dover…
By Kim Turner, Communications Director Thanks to a generous grant from the ConAgra Foods Foundation, we are able to offer free meals through mobile meal sites to our community this…
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator How do you get kids to eat spinach? That’s a challenge that Laura McAllister seems to have conquered, not through disguise, but by employing subtle…
