In Delaware communities, the Food Bank Of Delaware understands that accessing food pantries can be challenging for some residents. Factors such as health concerns or lack of transportation can create barriers to obtaining nutritious food. To address these challenges, the Food Bank of Delaware is proud to offer a vital home delivery program, ensuring that individuals and families in need receive essential food assistance directly at their homes.
This crucial service provided by the Food Bank of Delaware delivers a box of non-perishable food items right to the doorsteps of registered participants. Each delivery includes a selection of nutritious staples, such as canned fruits and vegetables, cereals, dry milk, pasta, and other shelf-stable goods designed to create balanced meals.
Deliveries from the Food Bank of Delaware home delivery program are conveniently scheduled once a month. Thanks to a partnership with Amazon and Amazon Flex drivers, the distribution of these essential non-perishable food boxes is efficient and reliable.
To participate and receive a monthly food box from the Food Bank of Delaware, it is important to sign up in advance. Please ensure you request a box by the 20th of the month prior to the month you wish to receive delivery. For example, to receive a food box in April, registration must be completed by March 20th at midnight.
Please check back for updates regarding April delivery schedules and ensure timely registration to benefit from the Food Bank of Delaware’s home delivery program.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410.
- fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Please note: You have the right to appeal this decision. To do so, please contact your service provider.
You have a right to request a fair hearing if you do not agree with the action taken. You must request a hearing within 60 days from the date this notice is mailed. Your request for a fair hearing must be made verbally or in writing to the certifying agency listed above. Use this tear off portion of the form for written notification. Please complete the information below and mail or deliver to the certifying agency.
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.
Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
(1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410.
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o
(3) correo electrónico: program. intake@usda
Tenga en cuenta: usted tiene el derecho de apelar esta decisión. Para ello, póngase en contacto con su proveedor de servicios. Usted tiene derecho a solicitar una audiencia imparcial si no está de acuerdo con la acción tomada. debe solicitar una audiencia dentro de los 60 días a partir de la fecha en que se envíe este aviso por correo. Su solicitud de audiencia imparcial debe hacerse verbalmente o por escrito a la agencia certificadora mencionada anteriormente. Utilice esta parte del formulario para recibir una notificación por escrito. Por favor complete la información a continuación y envíe por correo o entregue a la agencia certificadora.
