Summer produce boxes help make ends meet, offer new tasty treats
Jessica’s a working mom, but for her — like many people — today’s inflationary economy has created a serious budget crunch. Sometimes her paycheck doesn’t stretch far enough to pay…
Summer CSA produce box helps family recover from COVID losses
The COVID-19 virus devastated Michelle’s family finances. While caring for her family – her son came down with COVID first, then her mom, and then her boyfriend – she had…
Summer program offers learning opportunities for students and staff alike
At the Food Bank of Delaware, graduations are always a time for celebration, but today’s Summer Culinary Exploratory Celebration at our Milford branch was a jump-for-joy occasion. Literally! The program…
Just what the doctor ordered: Food Bank of Delaware’s CSA box
It’s one thing to say “Make healthy food choices at the grocery store.” But there are many people who would love to buy healthy food, and quickly realize – as…
‘I go without eating to be sure the bills are paid.’
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Vicki volunteered for the Food Bank of Delaware. Back then she also was able to make donations to our organization and encouraged co-workers to contribute as…
CSA fruits, vegetables help working mom stretch budget
Sticking to a budget is tough in today’s economy – even for folks working full-time. Just ask Lisa! This Milford mom is grateful to have a job she enjoys, reliable…
Home delivery service helps disabled widow’s family survive
Jessica, a 40-year-old resident, often struggles to deal with the challenges she continues to face, yet she is thankful for the box of food delivered to her door each week…
Twelve culinary graduates start the summer season with new employment
Cheers filled the room as friends, family members, community dignitaries, Food Bank team members and others joined to celebrate the accomplishments of 12 culinary graduates. This group of students joins…
Pastor Rachel Howell (pictured right) leads Perfecting Holiness Deliverance Ministries in Newport, and her team hosts the Love in Deed food distribution every third Saturday of the month outside the…
We are grateful for partnerships with Amazon and DoorDash who help us make home deliveries to families without transportation or who might not be able to get to a food…
