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Commends the Food Bank of Delaware for its contributions to the state and its dedication to addressing hunger and poverty

Food Bank distributed 7.7 million pounds of food through 475 Hunger-Relief Program Partners in the last year

Provided 55,846 backpacks of food to at-risk youth, 314,793 meals through After-School Nutrition Program, and 405,677 meals through Summer Food Service Program

Distributed 7,046 meal boxes via Mobile Pantry Program and provided monthly supplemental food boxes to 2,500 senior citizens

Received 24,348 volunteer visits totaling 77,889 donated hours, equivalent to 37 full-time staff members, and is planning expansion to Kent and Sussex counties