October 28, 2021
Information for Attendees
We look forward to dancing the day away with you this Saturday, October 30th from 3-6PM! Thanks to the generosity of the Meholic and Montgomery families, the Food Bank of Delaware is turning into a pop-up concert venue featuring the area’s hottest dance party band, JELLYROLL! Here are some things you should know ahead of…
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Disabled grandmother, grandchildren benefit from home deliveries
Like many of our neighbors, New Castle resident Lorraine handles daily struggles with a grateful heart and a positive attitude. Although Lorraine is disabled, at one time she drove to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark site – or a mobile pantry – to pick up food boxes for her household. In addition to her…
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Food Bank’s delivery service helps grandmother survive
Like many of our neighbors who receive nutritional support from the Food Bank of Delaware, Tonya, who lives in the city of Wilmington, fields multiple challenges daily. She has no personal transportation; if she can’t get the bus or the bus doesn’t travel where she needs to go, she has to pay a driver. Some…
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October 27, 2021
Pumpkins: The nutritious benefits
By Kirsten Torrey, UD Dietetic Intern Pumpkin flavored everything has reached quite the level of fame over the past couple of years! Some may not be aware of all the health benefits it can offer and how to nutritiously enjoy pumpkin-flavored foods. Pumpkins are a vegetable filled with many nutrients. They are low in calories,…
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Lack of transportation = food insecurity for young Newark family
Like many of our neighbors, food insecurity is a constant and overwhelming concern for Sara, a single parent. New to the Newark-area, Sara is a mom to two young children, ages 6 and 4. Although she’s looking for work, transportation is a challenge. And lack of transportation means she can’t go to the Food Bank…
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October 22, 2021
Fall Family Pop-Up Concert
October 18, 2021
‘A Blessing’: Food delivery helps seriously disabled Laurel woman
It’s obvious that Tasha – not her real name – like many of our neighbors we serve — faces adversity with a strong mind and a positive attitude. After all, she’s no stranger to challenges. This 55-year-old Laurel resident has no income and is unable to drive due to serious, chronic health issues. She relies…
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October 15, 2021
Volunteer Policies and Procedures
October 14, 2021
Community Events
