May 1, 2020
Retiree finds rewards in giving back by volunteering at Food Bank
Bob Reilly is a familiar face at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford branch. He volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday, mostly assisting in the warehouse. But like most of our volunteers, this Bridgeville resident is willing to lend a hand helping complete whatever task is needed. On Thursday, he assisted in packing weekend meal boxes…
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April 30, 2020
7-year-old boy raises food and funds for Delawareans
Thanks to the generous spirit of 7-year-old Landon Jones – and the support of his parents, John and Amy, and sister and brother, the Food Bank of Delaware and the people we served received 266 pounds of food and a cash donation of $4,205! Amy Jones said their home-based food drive came about at the…
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April 27, 2020
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The COVID-19 crisis has been difficult for all of us, but in the face of adversity, we have seen firsthand the power of neighbors helping neighbors and the good that can come from working together. Last week, hope was on full display as we worked side by side (socially distanced, of course) with our community…
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Food Bank prepares daily meals for some of state’s homeless
When the needs of Delaware’s food-insecure population changes, thankfully the Food Bank of Delaware quickly adapts and responds. Meeting those needs goes beyond the mass distribution of hundreds of tons of food boxes to thousands of residents and providing emergency food via drive-through Healthy Pantry Centers in Newark and Milford. Homeless residents may not be…
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Helping hungry Delawareans
Thank you for your support of the Food Bank of Delaware! During this time all donations will support our COVID-19 relief efforts. For every dollar donated to the Food Bank of Delaware, we can provide 3 meals to Delawareans in need. Use this form to make an online donation to the Food Bank! Your donation…
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April 17, 2020
Giving Tuesday Now
Thank you for your support of the Food Bank of Delaware’s COVID-19 relief efforts. For every dollar donated to the Food Bank of Delaware, we can provide 3 meals to Delawareans in need. Use this form to make an online donation to the Food Bank! Your donation is 100 percent tax-deductible!
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April 10, 2020
Responding in times of crisis
It’s been almost one month since the Coronavirus took hold here in Delaware uprooting our daily way of life. The economic ramifications in Delaware and across the country have been far reaching. Here at the Food Bank of Delaware, we are on the front lines of this devastating economic upheaval. Families who once donated their…
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April 7, 2020
Have some extra time? Here’s how to help fellow Delawareans
Volunteers needed! Even though social – or physical – distancing is the new normal, if you are healthy it’s still possible to volunteer for the Food Bank of Delaware. Not only is it possible, it’s really easy to sign up for a shift or two. Visit www.fbd.volunteerhub.com to pick your shift; there are opportunities to…
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March 26, 2020
Food Bank educators use new platforms to reach vulnerable clients
On a typical workday, Food Bank of Delaware WIC Educators Chong Yi and Alisha Beckford start their day at the Food Bank’s Milford and Newark facilities. They pack a rolling cart with ingredients needed to prepare a demo recipe, utensils, paper towels, rubber gloves, and clean-up supplies, along with recipe cards and nutritional handouts, load…
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March 23, 2020
COVID-19 Resources
If you are in need of food assistance: Find a local food pantry: Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-560-3372, text 898-211 or visit www.delaware211.org Help us identify new locations for our community pop-up distributions. Click here to fill out our request form. Visit a mass drive-thru distribution. Click here for schedule. For more long-term support, the Food…
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