STATEWIDE – Delaware residents turned out across the state earlier this month to support DART’s long running Thanksgiving food drive, an effort that brought in more than 22,000 pounds of donations for the Food Bank of Delaware.
The collection campaign, now in its 28th year, was held over six days at grocery stores and community hubs in each county. Buses were parked outside Giant in Rehoboth, Target in Dover, Rodney Square in Wilmington, and several ShopRite locations, giving shoppers a chance to add canned goods and other staples to the growing piles inside each vehicle. State officials noted that the turnout reflects continued demand for food assistance programs throughout Delaware. The Food Bank of Delaware will sort and distribute the donated items through its network of outreach partners.
Public workers and private groups joined residents in contributing. Staff members from DART, DelDOT and the DMV participated throughout the week, and several organizations added bulk donations. Sharp Energy provided one of the largest contributions, offering seven thousand dollars worth of food that was delivered using a DART paratransit bus powered by propane.
The Food Bank of Delaware accepts donations throughout the year. More information is available at 302-292-1305 or online at www.FBD.org. Details on DART First State services can be found at www.DartFirstState.com or by calling 1-800-652-DART.
