It’s pretty obvious that Dawson is enjoying L.O.G.I.C. training at the Food Bank of Delaware’s new Milford facility. He always greets everyone with a smile and a friendly wave – everyday! Dawson’s part of the first class in Milford, and he’ll graduate in May. He’s been sending out resumes’ and planning for a bright, productive future. L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) is a 14-week training program, certified as a trade school by the Delaware Department of Education, that prepares students for careers in the warehousing/logistics industry. Under the g ..read more

Kyrie, a Rehoboth Beach resident, says she always had an interest in cooking, but never thought about a career in the food service industry until her mother saw a social media post about the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. Kyrie says she did a bit of research on our web site then thought “Let me go ahead and apply.” That decision transformed her life from a stay-at-home mom to an award-winning cook, and now she is about a month away from graduating. Although the 14-week program has not been without challenges, Kyrie adamantly states “This has been life changing.” As the mom of two chi ..read more

By Gabriella Fernandez, Communications Intern Ba’lisha White also known as Chef B, is a part of our 14- week culinary training program, certified by the Delaware Department Education, that prepares students for careers in the food service industry. She is just a few weeks from graduation and is preparing to bring her new found skills to the kitchen.  B’s journey into the culinary world began unexpectedly as she came across The Culinary School while scrolling through her Facebook feed one day. She was intrigued by the program and wanted to learn more. She was drawn by the opportunity to pu ..read more

By Gabriella Fernandez, Communications Intern Janay had spent years in different jobs, searching for fulfillment but never found her passion. It wasn’t until a conversation with a friend that she discovered The Culinary School at the Food Bank. The Culinary School is a 14- week training program, certified by the Delaware Department Education, that prepares students for careers in the food service industry. Janay has always enjoyed cooking, it was an outlet for her. She decided she wanted a change in her career, so she enrolled in the culinary program. As a single mother, the offer of free tuit ..read more

The Food Bank of Delaware received the Delaware State Education Association’s (DSEA) 2024 Community Partner Award during the organization’s annual Representative Assembly on Saturday, March 23 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. The Food Bank was nominated by Gloria Ho, a school social worker at Milton Elementary School in the Cape Henlopen School District. Ho praised the Food Bank’s commitment to eliminating childhood hunger, specifically addressing the Backpack Program. “The Food Bank of Delaware has been an exceptional advocate for public education, consistently demonstrati ..read more

Sussex County is making a sizeable deposit when it comes to battling hunger in southern Delaware. County officials on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, announced a $750,000 award to the Food Bank of Delaware that will go toward food purchases for Sussex County families in need. Funding comes by way of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Under ARPA, Sussex County received $45.5 million in federal assistance aimed at COVID-19 pandemic recovery, and the County has since earmarked that funding for a variety of initiatives, including public safety, affordable housing, wastewater infrastructure, low ..read more

The deadline to register to participate in the Food Bank of Delaware’s food structure building competition, CANgineering, is Friday, April 26. CANgineering supports the year-round hunger relief efforts of the Food Bank of Delaware. Last year, 21 teams competed and collected more than 33,000 pounds of food. With high costs due to inflation, more Delawareans are turning to the Food Bank of Delaware and its network of partners for assistance. CANgineering was created in 2011 as a fun way to bolster food donations, while encouraging spirited competition amongst local organizations. Teams sign up ..read more

For Dave and his young family, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Healthy Pantry Center in Milford, is a lifesaver in what might be described as an unfortunate perfect storm. The Center inside the new facility is arranged like a small grocery store, and neighbors, with the help of a volunteer, are able to select food and available household supplies that suit their needs and their tastes. Typically, more than 150 people a day visit the center. Like Dave, neighbors are able to shop at the pantry twice a month, and a recent morning was his second visit. “Literally, I just heard about it, and this liter ..read more

Like many senior neighbors, Cathy, struggles to make ends meet on a fixed income when the price of almost everything – especially food and life’s necessities – climb steadily. On a recent rainy morning, she drove from her Dover home to the Harrington Senior Center to meet with one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s benefits outreach coordinators. While Megan, an outreach expert, might not be able to provide a quick fix, she did offer information about programs that assist seniors with the food, home energy costs, and free personalized financial counseling. Megan was also able to assist Cathy with ..read more

Since January, John and his classmates have been training in the Food Bank’s Newark warehouse learning the ins and outs of the operations/logistics field. They learn warehouse machinery and have an opportunity to earn four certifications including Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician credentials from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, OSHA-10 General Industry Certificate and Forklift Certification. John Strawbridge is a retiree that was seeking to rejoin the workforce. He came across the L.O.G.I.C. program during his stay at Sojourners Place. Encouraged by ..read more