February 16, 2022
Increasing costs crunch Dover grandmother’s budget
Dawn, a Dover grandmother, has a job in a local grocery store, but her paycheck doesn’t stretch to cover the cost of food for her family of six. Her grandson’s mother suggested Dawn reach out to the Food Bank of Delaware; she did and was able to sign up online for home delivery services through…
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Working mom struggles to make ends meet, buy food for family
Rising food costs, increasing gas prices impact working families – negatively. Paychecks go toward housing and utilities, so not much is left when it’s time to buy food. Wilmington resident, Lisa, found herself dealing with these challenges each week. She knows what it’s like to go hungry so that her 12-year-old son can have dinner….
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February 2, 2022
Weekly food box helps grand mom care for three grandchildren
Sandra, a Wilmington resident, found herself in a tough spot when she went online looking for food assistance; that’s how she found the Food Bank of Delaware. She filled out the application and realized that we also offer home delivery to those who qualify, removing another obstacle to feeding her family. “I don’t drive, and…
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February 1, 2022
Home delivery service benefits homebound seniors and their family
Like many seniors, Betty and her husband have found simple tasks – like getting to the grocery store – have become quite daunting. Over the years, these Bear residents have noticed some physical limitations slowing them down. “We’re both in our late 70s, and we don’t like to go out and drive,” she said. “We…
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January 28, 2022
Stand By Me: “I wish I had known about it sooner,” client states
Audrey and her husband, active retirees from New Jersey, enjoy their life in Middletown, but she said she’s struggled to connect to resources. “At first, I didn’t know how to get food,” she said, but she found help at the Neighborhood House. Then she learned about the Food Bank of Delaware’s Healthy Pantry Center, and…
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‘A blessing’: Food delivery service boosts single mom’s quality of life
Not too long ago, Carrie was a hard-working single mom: she was employed as a CNA, taking classes towards a registered nurse designation, and she and her sister cleaned houses each summer. All that changed after being thrown from a horse left her with debilitating injuries, then her physical situation was further complicated by a…
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January 20, 2022
Home delivery service helps Smyrna family survive challenges
Lack of transportation, chronic health conditions, plus a limited fixed income – the negative trifecta — add up to a family struggling with food insecurity. Smyrna resident Polesha, her son, and her brother face these daily challenges. Thanks to the Food Bank of Delaware’s home delivery service through Amazon, they don’t have to figure out…
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January 3, 2022
Four tips toward financial stability in 2022
With a new year – 2022—many of us make New Year’s resolutions, an opportunity to consider some positive lifestyle changes. While some people might want to lose a few pounds or get back into shape, others recognize that it’s a good time to re-evaluate – and improve – their household’s financial situation. Melissa Campino, one…
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December 20, 2021
Perdue and Harry K Foundation Join Food Bank of Delaware to Deliver 450 Meals to Children and Families in “Holidays For All”
Perdue Farms and the Harry K Foundation joined the Food Bank of Delaware in its annual “Holidays For All” tradition to deliver more than 450 meal boxes and Perdue chicken roasters to children and families in partnership with local schools. Perdue’s support is part of the company’s “Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors®” initiative focused in…
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December 14, 2021
Drive-through pantry makes a big difference for family of three
Newark resident, Melissa, certainly didn’t anticipate having to reach out for assistance after she lost her customer service job in August. But she’s been able to find a new job. The 35-year-old mom of two teenagers discovered help while searching online; she registered for one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s drive-through pantries. “I guess…
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