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Delaware Partners: Food/Nutrition

Delaware Partners brings together public libraries with government agencies, non-profit community organizations, social service agencies, and more across all disciplines to maximize resources and opportunities for Delawareans.

Food & Nutrition

In Delaware, 117, 320 people are struggling with hunger; 34,750 of them are children. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/delaware

Hunger

Definition: Need food for their pantry.

Lack of access to food due to financial constraint, food deserts, etc.

Programs/Resources

Free Meals for Children

Food Pantries

Also, St. John the Beloved Parish Communities/Churches

School Food Pantries

Nutrition

Definition: Lack of nutritious foods.

Lack of nutrition awareness and/or education or experience with cooking/accessing nutritious food.

Programs/Resources

Also, Healthy Food Access (no Delaware agencies)

Cooking Classes

Financing nutritious food shopping

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