Food Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distributions
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold mass drive-thru distributions in each county prior to the Thanksgiving holiday starting on Tuesday, November 19th. The first one is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Dover Motor Speedway. The distribution event in Sussex County is scheduled for Friday, November 22nd starting at 8:30 a.m. at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road, Georgetown. Service will be first-come, first-served, while supplies last. Assistance is limited to one per household. Attendees must be present to receive assistance. Recipients must bring proof that they live in Delaware. A State-issued ID, utility bill, Delaware SNAP benefits card, etc. can all be used to show proof of residency.聽
Ahead of this month’s mass drive-thru mobile pantries, The Food Bank of Delaware has received a lot of food through the United States Department of Agriculture. With the drought situation in Delaware this fall, Kim Turner of the Food Bank tells the Talk of Delmarva whether or not there have been any impacts as far as donations are concerned…
The new Food Bank of Delaware facility has helped increase their capacity in terms of what food donations they can bring in including large ones. Kim Turner of the Food Bank tells the Talk of Delmarva about the widespread need in the community, but they are much better equipped to handle the number of requests for assistance…
Additional Information from the Food Bank of Delaware:
The Food Bank of Delaware requests that participants make sure their trunks or back seats are cleared out so volunteers can load food.
To help speed up the check-in process, pre-registration is requested. On-site registration will also be available, and pre-registration does not guarantee service. Service will be first-come, first-served, while supplies last. Assistance is limited to one per household. Attendees must be present to receive assistance. Recipients must bring proof that they live in Delaware (state-issued ID, utility bill, Delaware SNAP benefits card, etc. can all be used to show proof of residency).
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Sussex County
When:聽Friday, November 22 starting at 8:30 a.m. 聽
Where:聽Crossroad Community Church,聽20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown
Register in advance:聽https://Nov22Sussex.eventbrite.com聽
Kent County
When:聽Tuesday, November 19 starting at 8:30 a.m.
Where:聽Dover Motor Speedway,1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover (enter through Leipsic Road entrance and follow signs)
Register in advance:聽https://dover_downs.eventbrite.com聽
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New Castle County
When:聽Tuesday, November 26 starting at 8:30 a.m.
Where:聽777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington 19804
Register in advance:聽https:///Nov26NCC.eventbrite.com
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