From the News Journal: The holiday season is a time when many Americans provide a helping hand to those less fortunate and give back to their communities. With nearly 25 percent of Delawareans currently in need of emergency food assistance, donations are needed now more than ever. Wednesday’s News Journal details the Food Bank of Delaware’s effort to expand amid record demand and decreased donations.
The food bank is asking for help — and lots of it.
President and Chief Executive Officer [of the Food Bank of Delaware] Patricia Beebe is urging Delawareans to “take a stand against hunger and help make the holiday season bright for our struggling neighbors in need.”
More than 240,000 Delawareans now get food through the food bank’s network of 475 anti-hunger programs — including meal programs, church pantries and senior centers statewide — and the need continues to grow, spokeswoman Kim Kostes said.
“Demand for food assistance is increasing at an alarming rate, especially in Kent and Sussex counties,” Kostes said.
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