Posts Tagged ‘food bank of delaware’
Over $2.4-million Raised During Do More 24 Delaware 24 Hour Fundraising Effort
Do More 24 Delaware raised over $2.4-million for over 600 Delaware nonprofits that took part in the annual fundraiser between 6pm Thursday and 6pm Friday. Officials say over 20,000 donors took part in Delaware’s biggest day of giving. Donors came from every state in the country! Do More 24 Delaware started in 2016 and has…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distributions During November
If you are in need of food assistance, the Food Bank of Delaware will hold a series of three mass drive-thru distributions in each county later this month. These distributions are open to those who live in Delaware. You’ll need to bring proof that you live in Delaware (utility bill, rental agreement, Delaware ID, etc.).…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Thanksgiving Food Drive in Progress
The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching. In the lead-up to that occasion, the Food Bank of Delaware is holding their Thanksgiving food drive… Kim Turner of the Food Bank tells the Talk of Delmarva that they are also planning for their mass distributions later in November. Those dates are expected to be announced next week.…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Declares State of Emergency to Continue SNAP Benefits
Governor Matt Meyer today declared a State of Emergency in the State of Delaware in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Under the State of Emergency, it is ordered that funds be identified and transferred to the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for the continuation of SNAP payments. Payments will be made…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Mobile Food Pantry in Bridgeville Thursday, July 10
The Food Bank of Delaware’s mobile food pantry truck travels to communities throughout the state to serve families near their homes. The mobile food pantry truck carries non-perishables, fresh produce, dairy, beverages, refrigerated and frozen items, and personal products (when available). Registration will now be available on-site. Please be sure to bring proof that you…
Read MoreTwo Donation Drives to Benefit Food Bank of Delaware – April 1st & 3rd
Next week members of the Delaware Democratic Caucus will hold donation drives to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware. Officials say the Food Bank of Delaware is facing cuts coming from the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program because of Trump Administration cuts to the USDA. Officials estimate Delaware will see the cancellation of about 750,000…
Read MoreUS Senator Coons Wants More Information on Cancellation of USDA Food Assistance
Delaware Senator Chris Coons and other US Senators are demanding more information about the cancellation of emergency food assistance from the USDA which would go to food banks and other emergency food pantries in coming months – including the Food Bank of Delaware.  U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and 24 of their colleagues demanded…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Holding 2 Mobile Food Pantries Jan 13 & 15
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a mobile food pantry on Monday, January 13th at the Laurel Fire Department beginning at 11am. You must be present to receive this distribution – and you must live in Delaware to take part. Bring proof – a piece of mail with your address and your registration ticket…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Celebrates Culinary & Warehousing/Logistics Graduates
The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated the accomplishments of students who have successfully completed its culinary and warehousing/logistics training program at a graduation ceremony earlier this week. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Â December 17th Graduation Ceremony List of Names… Logic: Yolanda James-Mouzone Robynn Lammey Michael Moore William…
Read MoreCaroling on the Circle Helps to Collect Food for Sussex County’s Hungry
Thursday night’s Caroling on the Circle in Georgetown brought hundreds of people to the Circle to celebrate the season – and help those in need. At the end of the Caroling, organizers announced that so far – over 17,000 canned and non-perishable food items have been collected for local food pantries. The food items collected…
Read MoreDelaware Letter Carriers to Help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 11
With high costs associated with inflation, more families are turning to the Food Bank of Delaware and its network of partners for food assistance. On Saturday, May 11th, Delaware letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide food assistance to the more than 100,000 food-insecure Delawareans. Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky…
Read MoreFree Food Assistance Available throughout the State Amid Inflation and Financial Burdens
With reports showing a rise in food prices and energy costs, many in the community are experiencing financial strain. Specifically, the reports show that food prices were up 2.2 percent on a year-over-year basis, and energy costs are up 1.1 percent and shelter at 5.7 percent, according to Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO…
Read MoreSussex County Council Pays Tribute to Retiring EOC Director & Introduces Perimeter Buffer Ordinance
The Sussex County Council paid tribute to retiring Emergency Operations Center Director Joe Thomas. County officials say his last day on the job will be March 28th. He has been director of the EOC for the past 36 years and 3 months. During his time as director the County built a new state-of-the-art EOC complex…
Read MoreNew Food Bank of Delaware Facility in Milford Now Open and Operating
The Food Bank of Delaware officially cut the ribbon on its new 70,000 square-foot facility in Milford this week. Kim Turner of the Food Bank tells the Talk of Delmarva… She adds that the Food Bank of Delaware’s first culinary and warehousing and logistics training classes start on Monday, January 29th. To learn more about…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Celebrates Grand Opening of New Milford Facility
The Food Bank of Delaware marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service holiday by officially cutting the ribbon on its new 70,000 square-foot facility in Milford this morning. The project took almost three years to complete. The new facility was built to enhance services to residents of Kent and Sussex Counties. More than…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Host Drive-thru Mobile Pantries for Delawareans Next Week
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold mass drive-thru distributions next week in each county. The first one is scheduled for Monday, December 11 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown. On Wednesday the 13th at 9:00 a.m., the distribution location will be in Kent County at the Dover Motor Speedway. To…
Read MoreKent County Levy Court Donates $1 Million to Food Bank of Delaware’s Building Hope in Milford Capital Campaign
The Food Bank of Delaware is in the final stages of construction and just weeks away from opening the doors to the new 70,000-square-foot facility. A grand opening will be planned for January 2024. Kent County Levy Court presented the Food Bank of Delaware with a donation of one million dollars for its Building Hope…
Read MoreFood Bank of DE – Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive-thru mobile pantry on Monday, September 11th beginning at 10am at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road west of Georgetown. On-site registration will be available – first come – first served. Remember to clear out your trunk or back seat so that food can be loaded…
Read MoreProgress on New Food Bank of Delaware Facility in Milford– Official Opening Planned for Later this Fall
Progress is being made on the new Food Bank facility on Veterans Boulevard in Milford. The existing building on Mattlind Way is 16,000 square feet. The new facility is over four times larger than the current one–at about 68,000 square feet… Chad Robinson who is the Vice President of External Affairs with the Food Bank…
Read MoreDrive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Wednesday in Greenwood
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive-through mobile food pantry Wednesday in Greenwood at the Greenwood United Methodist Church on West Market Street in Greenwood from 11am to 1pm or until supplies last. Pre-registration is urged, bring proof that you live in Delaware and bring your ticket either printed or digitally on your…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Inaugural Graduation for The Kitchen School Program Next Week
The Food Bank of Delaware will celebrate the inaugural graduation of The Kitchen School at the Milford Branch next Thursday, July 13th at 11:00 a.m. The Kitchen School program offers specialized training to provide employment opportunities in the food and hospitality industries for adults with disabilities. This new program represents a partnership between the Delaware…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Host Mass Drive-Thru Mobile Pantries
In partnership with the State of Delaware, the Food Bank of Delaware will hold three mass drive-thru distributions in each county next week. This will be the last round of mass distributions until September. The first one is scheduled for Monday, June 26 starting at 10:00 a.m. at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown. The second…
Read MoreDrive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive thru mobile pantry Monday morning at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown beginning at 10am. Register in advance to speed up the check-in process – however this is first come, first served and on-site registration will be available. Remember to clear your trunk or back seat…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distribution Events
In partnership with the State of Delaware, the Food Bank of Delaware will hold three mass drive-thru distributions in each county throughout the month.In Sussex County, the event will take place at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road in Georgetown on Monday, May 22nd starting at 10:00 a.m. You can register in advance at…
Read MoreSussex County Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive-thru mobile food pantry Monday morning beginning at 10 at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown. You must live in Delaware to participate – and bring proof – a utility bill or ID with your home address. This is first-come, first-served and registration will be available on-site.…
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