Food Bank of Delaware kicks off Thanksgiving food drive early to meet community need

September 23, 2024

The Food Bank of Delaware announced today it’s getting ready for the holiday season by kicking off its annual Thanksgiving food drive three weeks early.

While inflation is cooling, grocery prices still remain high, and as a result, more Delawareans are turning to the Food Bank for assistance. Last year, the Food Bank’s on-site Healthy Pantry Centers were utilized more than 46,000 times. The community’s support is needed now more than ever to ensure that Delawareans have hot holiday meals on the table this season.

“Thanksgiving is a time where we all come together to celebrate what we are most thankful for. This year, I am thankful for the generous spirit of Delawareans,” said Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky. “We are committed to making sure no Delawarean goes without a holiday meal. To do this, we need the support of our community. Together, we can all brighten the holiday season for our neighbors in need.”

There are several ways to support the Food Bank of Delaware’s Thanksgiving food drive:

  • Host an online fundraiser: An online food fundraiser enables the Food Bank to purchase items that are most in need. The Food Bank’s buying power is strong; for every dollar donated, the Food Bank of Delaware can provide three meals to Delawareans in need.
  • Host an in-person food drive: For individuals and businesses interested in conducting physical food drives, cardboard collection boxes may be picked up (participants may also use their own collection boxes!), and donations may be delivered to the Food Bank of Delaware in Newark (222 Lake Drive) and Milford (102 Delaware Veterans Blvd.) Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 am. – 12:00 noon.
  • Make double the impact by doing both!

To ensure your donation can be distributed in time for Thanksgiving, please be sure to deliver by 12 noon on Friday, November 8. Items delivered after that date will be distributed through the remainder of the holiday season.

Most-needed holiday items include:

  • 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)

More information about the holiday food drive can be found by visiting www.fbd.org/holiday-food-drives or contacting Sue DeNardo, Community Development Manager, at sdenardo@fbd.org.

 

 

 

 

 

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