DBG Thanks Community - Food Donations for Food Bank of Delaware

Ray Sander, President of the Delaware Botanic Garden expressed thanks to the 400 garden guests, who over the recent Earth Day and Mother’s Day celebrations donated 1,680 pounds or over three-fourths of a ton of food for Food Bank of Delaware. Sander said, “I just want to say how pleased we were to be a part of this community spirit of giving.”

On Earth Day and Mother’s Day the guests at DBG were given “free” admission if they donated food for the Food Bank of Delaware.    

Sheryl Swed, Executive Director said, “We were gratified by the generosity of our guests who gave food for the families in need during this very difficult time.  We also want to thank all our staff and volunteers who made these giving events happen.”

The DBG is open to the public Thursdays – Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. DBG is abiding by State COVID-19 guidelines and reservations are needed. For reservations go to delawaregardens.org/hours-admission. Face masks are required when less than 3-feet social distance from anyone else.

The Delaware Botanic Gardens is located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939. Memberships are available by going to delawaregardens.org/membership.

The mission of the Delaware Botanic Gardens is to create a world-class, inspirational, educational, and sustainable public botanic garden in southern Delaware for the benefit and enjoyment of all.