Programs : Food Bank of Delaware

November 10, 2015

Chesapeake Utilities donates $26,500; crews build 1,000 Thanksgiving boxes

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator When we say Thanksgiving for All, that’s what we mean. All. The behind-the-scenes work to make that happen is something to behold; many helping hands…

November 9, 2015

After-school snacks help kids make it through long days

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Each afternoon at the end of the school day, about 100 children gather in the cafeteria of North Georgetown Elementary School for a healthy after-school…

November 3, 2015

A Letter to the Food Bank of Delaware

We recently received the letter below from a senior served through our Senior Nutrition Program. The Senior Nutrition Program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and is…

October 28, 2015

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…

October 20, 2015

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…

August 26, 2015

Summer meals at Delaware libraries

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…

August 17, 2015

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…

August 10, 2015

Partner Spotlight: Burton Village

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…

July 20, 2015

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…

Stories for Programs

Chesapeake Utilities donates $26,500; crews build 1,000 Thanksgiving boxes

After-school snacks help kids make it through long days

A Letter to the Food Bank of Delaware

Lake Forest students support the Food Bank and community

Seniors benefit from CSA program; fresh produce boosts health during the summer and beyond

Walmart Foundation donates $46,875 to Backpack Program

Summer meals at Delaware libraries

Stretching SNAP budgets at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market

Partner Spotlight: Burton Village

Mobile pantries offer food, education to community-based sites