Delaware — The Food Bank of Delaware is preparing for an unprecedented increase in demand for food assistance in the coming weeks following a delay in November SNAP benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The information was shared directly by the Food Bank of Delaware on its official Facebook page. The organization said it has never operated in an environment where SNAP benefits, the federal program that provides food assistance to low-income residents, were unavailable.
Officials expect this delay to significantly increase the number of neighbors seeking support from local food pantries.
To meet the anticipated demand, the Food Bank of Delaware is calling for donations of essential items. Most-needed products include canned meats, peanut butter and jelly, hearty canned soups, rice, oatmeal and cereal, shelf-stable milk, canned fruits and vegetables, snack items such as granola bars and applesauce, boxed macaroni and cheese, diapers, and infant formula. The Food Bank said donations will help bridge the gap for residents who rely on SNAP benefits to feed their families during the government shutdown.
For information on where and how to donate, visit the Food Bank of Delaware’s website at https://www.fbd.org/drop-off-a-food-donation/.
