Join Ivan Thomas and Vincenza Carrieri-Russo for a new live edition of Good Morning Delaware focused on health coverage, community resources and food insecurity across the First State.
Nora Reilly, Community Affairs Lead for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Larry Haas, Chief Development Officer for the Food Bank of Delaware, join Ivan and Vincenza to talk about the second year of Highmark’s (un)Hungry campaign and the ongoing effort to address food insecurity in Delaware communities.
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Food Insecurity in Delaware by the Numbers
Hunger touches every corner of the First State. According to the Food Bank of Delaware, about 1 in 8 Delawareans and 1 in 6 Delaware children don’t always know where their next meal will come from.
In 2025, the Food Bank distributed more than 15.4 million pounds of food statewide, including 263,644 backpack meal kits for kids, through a network of more than 600 partners such as food pantries, mobile pantries and senior programs.
Costs are climbing too. In May 2026, Food Bank leaders joined pantry partners at Legislative Hall to warn that higher fuel, freight and food prices are making it harder to keep up with growing demand.
What Is Highmark’s (un)Hungry Campaign?
Highmark launched (un)Hungry in November 2025 as an annual community movement to fight hunger during the holidays across Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York. The campaign raises awareness and drives food and money donations to regional food bank partners, including the Food Bank of Delaware.
At the center of the campaign is an animated film about neighbors who rally together to make sure no one goes hungry. The campaign website, unHungry.org, is where people can watch the film, donate to a regional food bank or find help.
“It takes a neighborhood to feed a neighborhood.”
The rallying cry of Highmark’s (un)Hungry campaign
(un)Hungry Year Two on Good Morning Delaware
Now in its second year, (un)Hungry is back for the holiday season. On Good Morning Delaware, Ivan and Vincenza sit down with two leaders working to fight hunger across the state:
| Guest | Role |
|---|---|
| Nora Reilly | Community Affairs Lead, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield |
| Larry Haas | Chief Development Officer, Food Bank of Delaware |
Watch the full conversation in the video above.
5 Ways to Help Fight Food Insecurity in Delaware
1. Donate Through unHungry.org
Visit unHungry.org to support Highmark’s regional food bank partners, including the Food Bank of Delaware.
2. Give to the Food Bank of Delaware
Donations of food or money help the Food Bank of Delaware keep shelves stocked through the busy holiday season.
3. Volunteer Your Time
Sign up for a volunteer shift at fbd.volunteerhub.com. Volunteers help sort, pack and distribute food to neighbors across all three counties.
4. Host a Food Drive
Rally your workplace, school or place of worship. The Food Bank has tips and resources for organizers on its food drive page.
5. Share This Segment
Many people don’t know where to find help. Sharing this story makes it easier for neighbors to find food and community resources.
Need Food Help? Where to Turn in Delaware
If you or someone you know needs food, the Food Bank of Delaware can connect you with pantries and programs near you. It also offers free help applying for SNAP benefits. Delaware 211 lists food assistance across New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties, including food pantries, SNAP and holiday meal programs.
Need help now?
Dial 2-1-1, or call the Food Bank of Delaware at 302-292-1305 (New Castle County) or 302-424-3301 (Kent and Sussex counties).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people face food insecurity in Delaware?
About 1 in 8 Delawareans and 1 in 6 Delaware children don’t always have enough to eat, according to the Food Bank of Delaware.
What is Highmark’s (un)Hungry campaign?
(un)Hungry is an annual holiday movement launched by Highmark in November 2025 to fight hunger across Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and New York. It supports regional food banks, including the Food Bank of Delaware. Learn more at unHungry.org.
How can I help fight hunger in Delaware?
Donate through unHungry.org, give food or money to the Food Bank of Delaware, volunteer at fbd.volunteerhub.com, host a food drive or share this segment with neighbors.
Where can I get food help in Delaware?
Dial 2-1-1, visit fbd.org, or call the Food Bank of Delaware at 302-292-1305 in New Castle County or 302-424-3301 in Kent and Sussex counties.
