April 28, 2023
‘Most of the people . . . are working poor’: Pantry sees increased use
Jon DeVoll has been an active volunteer at the Cape Henlopen Food Basket for more than two decades. These days, he’s not only board president of the not-for-profit agency, he also remains true to his roots: he’s involved in the operation that serves about 200 families each month. The Food Bank of Delaware works with…
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Monthly mobile pantry helps neighbors struggling to make ends meet
The Philadelphia Pentecostal Holiness Church just south of Ellendale is more than a church: it’s a destination for neighbors in need, a social services hub, a sanctuary, a rural community center. With operations straddling Old State Road, the church organization manages three shelters, a child care center, a soup kitchen, an emergency food pantry ….
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April 17, 2023
Feeding neighbors is a spiritual mission at this rural pantry
Ricky Lecates’ long-term commitment to hunger relief comes from a spiritual place. He manages the Blessings Unlimited Food Pantry associated with Bay Shore Community Church, Millsboro, but he credits a team of volunteers for the time and effort they invest in meeting their neighbors’ needs. Blessings Unlimited – actually located on a quiet country road…
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April 14, 2023
Bayhealth, Food Bank partner to meet staff, patient needs
The Food Bank of Delaware and Bayhealth joined to provide food boxes for patients and staff dealing with food insecurity. “We really became aware of the need and joined forces during COVID,” said Bayhealth’s Volunteer Service Manager Carrie Hart. She cited a recent experience with two patients, a father and his son who is a…
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April 5, 2023
Goldey-Beacom students enjoy Food Bank partnerships
Thanks to monthly Food Bank of Delaware mobile pantries and a well-stocked campus food pantry, students at Goldey-Beacom College find help dealing with food insecurity. Food insecurity on college campuses is recognized as an issue by the Feeding America network, the Food Bank of Delaware, and our partners including colleges, like Goldey -Beacom College. Located…
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January 31, 2023
Mobile pantry delivers to Seaford’s Meadowbridge Apartments
Clear blue skies and sunshine deceived folks from Seaford’s Meadowbridge Apartments waiting for the 11 a.m. start of Food Bank of Delaware’s mobile pantry last Thursday; the cold wind blew sharply through the neighborhood. Many wished they had worn a winter coat instead of a lighter-weight jacket. This pantry was hosted by Seaford Community of…
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January 19, 2023
Center director: Food rescue meets increased needs
Thanks to technology – a new 302 Food Rescue app – links willing volunteers with a collaborative network between food suppliers and community agencies. Ultimately families connected to agencies, like the Rose Hill Community Center in the New Castle area receive fresh or frozen meat, vegetables, bread and baked goods. Rose Hill’s executive director Sheila…
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December 20, 2022
Newark Area Welfare Committee Spreads Holiday Cheer with Pop-Up Shop
The work of the Food Bank of Delaware is not possible without strong community partnerships! One of those partners is the Newark Area Welfare Committee. (Pictured to the right – Tammy Sharp, Vice President, Newark Area Welfare Committee, Chad Robinson, Director of External Affairs, Food Bank of Delaware, Lyn Henshaw, President, Newark Area Welfare Committee) …
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September 26, 2022
Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. Receives Pantry Makeover from Food Lion Feeds
The food pantry at Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) has received $7,775 from Food Lion Feeds to help improve operations, increase its capacity to donate more food to food-insecure neighbors and purchase needed equipment. KSI, a partner agency with the Food Bank of Delaware, received the funds through Food Lion Feeds’ The Great Pantry Makeover effort. In addition…
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July 6, 2022
Partner Spotlight: Love in Deed
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 church located on East Newport Pike. Feeding the community is close to Pastor Howell’s heart. “My mother was a single mom,” she explains. “During certain…
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