Food Bank of Delaware kicks off its annual Thanksgiving food/funds drive
October 7, 2019
Thanksgiving is just 51 days away! To prepare for the holiday, the Food Bank of Delaware kicked off its annual Thanksgiving holiday food and funds drive today. The hunger-relief organization asks for the community’s assistance in collecting food items and monetary donations in order to ensure that no Delaware families go without a hot Thanksgiving meal this holiday season.
Businesses, schools, faith-based organizations, community groups and individuals are encouraged to organize food drives throughout the holiday season.
“Food collected through this year’s Thanksgiving food drive will be distributed to Delawareans struggling to put meals on the table through our Healthy Pantry Centers in Newark and Milford and our network of hunger relief partners who are working hard each day ensuring that no Delawarean goes without nutritious food,” said Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Patricia Dobbe Beebe. “Thanks to the generosity of our community, we will bring hope to the holiday table this season.”
The following items are needed:
- Applesauce
- Cranberry sauce
- Oatmeal
- Cold cereals
- Pudding mix
- Canned pumpkin
- Graham cracker pie crust
- Canned gravy
- Rice
- Macaroni and cheese
- Mashed potatoes
- Stuffing
- Hearty soups
- Corn muffin mix
- Canned sweet potatoes and yams
- Canned peas and green beans
- 100% fruit juice
- Hot chocolate
- Coffee and tea
- Evaporated milk
- Turkey pans
- Frozen turkeys (must be dropped off to Newark or Milford warehouses)
Those who collect more than 20 boxes/bags of donated food may make arrangements with the Food Bank of Delaware to have donations picked up. In an effort to save money on transportation costs, the Food Bank asks that donations of fewer than 20 bags/boxes be dropped off at the organization’s Newark or Milford facilities:
Food Bank of Delaware – Newark
222 Lake Drive
Newark, DE 19702
(Donation drop-off is at the back of the building near the loading ramp)
(302) 292-1305
Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Food Bank of Delaware – Milford
1040 Mattlind Way
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-3301
Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For more information about hosting a Thanksgiving food drive or to request logistical assistance such as barrel delivery or donation pick up, please visit http://www.fbd.org/thanksgiving.
