Food Bank of Delaware to expand footprint in Milford with new facility – 47abc

MILFORD, Del. – The Meals Financial institution of Delaware is seeking to develop its presence in Milford with the opening of a brand new facility.

Again in 2013, the meals financial institution expanded its present constructing and since then recognized that further area was wanted.

The $34 million undertaking will serve residents of Kent and Sussex counties whereas additionally fulfilling a rising want down state.

Along with the normal warehouse, the brand new area will provide a neighborhood backyard, extra volunteer area, and room for the Logic Coaching Program that’s presently solely supplied in Newark. “We enthusiastic about that as a result of we all know how very important having educated workers in that area are, as housing and logistics is among the quickest rising industries in southern Delaware,” Director of Exterior Affairs Chad Robinson mentioned.

Due to beneficiant donors,  the meals financial institution has raised $24 million {dollars} in the direction of the undertaking.

The general public section of the marketing campaign has now launched to fundraise for the opposite $10 million wanted.

The undertaking is anticipated to be accomplished fall 2023.