GEORGETOWN, Del.-Â Over 1,000 households were fed through The Food Bank of Delaware's distribution.
More and more people cannot afford food or do not have the support they need, making the organization's efforts essential.
But there are difficult circumstances at times for the food bank. With shortages and rising prices in grocery stores, Director of External Affairs Chad Robinson says the organization tries to keep up with rapid changes.
"We're trying to make sure we stay on top of that," Robinson said. "Obviously, the challenges people are seeing with increased cost in the store and at the pump are making a difference. We want to make sure we can provide for that."
There were four lanes of cars lined up with volunteers ready to distribute foods like meats, fruits, drinks, and cereal. There were about 60Â volunteers working at the event making for an efficient operation.Â
Volunteer Program Manager Wes Chandler says the amount of volunteers has been good but there is always room for more.Â
"We haven't necessarily had a decrease in volunteers," Chandler said. "But the different activities, the projects we have been working on have increased. So we are always looking for additional volunteer support."
Alfred Mapp of Middletown has been volunteering with the food bank for two years and says families deserve to have a meal for the holidays.
"People don't have the means and/or the family to celebrate with," Mapp said. "So at least we can bring a little bit of help to them."
The food bank will be holding two more mobile pantries this week, one in Milford on Wednesday and one in Newark on Friday. If you'd like to find out how you can donate food or volunteer, visit https://www.fbd.org/.
