Hunger is a reality for many Delaware families, but the Food Bank of Delaware is working every day to change that. With a mission to inspire hope by providing food and long-term solutions to hunger and poverty, this organization is a cornerstone of relief for thousands across the state.

How the Food Bank of Delaware Makes a Difference

• Millions of Pounds of Food Distributed Annually
  Through on-site food pantries, mobile distributions, and hunger-relief partners, the Food Bank of Delaware ensures families have access to the nourishment they need.
• A Fresh Approach: The Newark Farm
  The Food Bank’s five-acre farm in Newark provides fresh, locally grown produce to support Delawareans facing food insecurity.
• Beyond Food: Workforce & Community Development
  Immediate food assistance is critical, but so is building a path to financial stability. The Food Bank offers:
  • Job training in food service & logistics
  • Nutrition education programs
  • Financial coaching through Stand By Me
  • Benefits outreach to connect families with resources

A Mission Driven by Core Values

The Food Bank of Delaware operates with a deep commitment to:

• Compassion – Meeting people where they are with dignity and respect
• Diversity & Inclusiveness – Ensuring equitable food access for all
• Collaboration – Partnering with organizations statewide to maximize impact
• Empowerment – Providing education and job training to create brighter futures
• Innovation – Finding new ways to fight hunger efficiently and effectively

How You Can Help: Join the SOUPer Bowl!

The Food Bank of Delaware needs your help replenishing its shelves with canned soups. From now through Super Bowl Sunday, you can make a difference by supporting the SOUPer Bowl initiative. Here’s how you can participate:

• Hosting a Super Bowl Party? Ask each guest to bring at least one can of soup to donate.
• Own a Restaurant or Bar? Offer a small discount for each soup donation brought in by customers.
• Have a Neighborhood Clubhouse? Set up a collection box for residents to drop off their donations.
• Church Groups? Collect cans of soup during your Super Bowl Sunday services.

Where to Drop Off Your Donations:

• Big Chill Surf Cantina
  19406 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach
• Hockessin Athletic Club
  100 Fitness Way, Hockessin
• Kid Shelleen’s (Branmar Plaza)
  1812 Marsh Road, Wilmington
• Kid Shelleen’s (Trolley Square)
  1801 W 14th Street, Wilmington
• Timothy’s Riverfront Grill & Wilmington Hall
  930 Justison Street, Wilmington
• Two Stones Pub (Middletown)
  840 Kohl Avenue, Middletown
• Two Stones Pub (Newark)
  1203 Christiana Road, Newark
• Two Stones Pub (Wilmington)
  2502 Foulk Road, Wilmington

Help Us Reach Our Goal

We aim to collect 2,025 pounds of soup by February 17. If you collect more than 20 bags of soup, we can even arrange a pick-up!

And no matter who wins the game, we all win when we tackle hunger together!

For more information, or if you have any questions, contact Sue DeNardo, Community Engagement Manager, at (302) 292-1305 ext. 250 or sdenardo@fbd.org.

Our Soup Sale Is Back!

Warm up with a hearty bowl of soup from the Food Bank Café in Newark or Milford. Pick up your order on Thursdays from 1 PM – 4 PM or Fridays from 8 AM – 11 AM at:

• Newark: 222 Lake Drive
• Milford: 102 Delaware Veterans Blvd.

Here’s the Soup Sale Menu for the upcoming weeks:

• Week of February 3
  • Gumbo
  • Pepperoni Bread & Herb Butter
• Week of February 10
  • No Soup this week
  • Click Here to Check Out Our Valentine’s Sale!
• Week of February 17
  • Crab & Corn Chowder
  • Pepperoni Bread & Herb Butter
• Week of February 24
  • Split Pea & Turkey Ham Soup
  • Pepperoni Bread & Herb Butter

Learn More & Get Involved

Visit www.fbd.org to donate, volunteer, or access food assistance.

The fight against hunger takes all of us. Whether you need help or want to give back, the Food Bank of Delaware is here for the community.