Milford, Del. (November 18, 2024) – Energize Delaware and The Food Bank of Delaware unveiled a fleet of four electric vehicles and accompanying EV charging stations today. The $300,000 investment from Energize Delaware enables the Food Bank to replace four aging, gas-dependent vehicles and reduce its carbon footprint.

Energize Delaware offers energy-efficiency and renewable energy programs that help Delawareans reduce their carbon footprint by promoting sustainable energy solutions for a thriving environment and economy. Inspired by their vision, Energize Delaware regularly introduces new, innovative, and relevant solutions that will power tomorrow with clean, efficient, and affordable energy.

Executive Director Drew Slater highlights their commitment, saying, “We’re proud to fund four electric vehicles and Level II chargers for the Food Bank of Delaware, bolstering their sustainability and advancing clean energy solutions across the state.”

“We are incredibly grateful to Energize Delaware for this meaningful investment in our mission,” said Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky. “These electric vehicles will help reduce travel costs as we increase our outreach in vulnerable communities who have been disproportionately impacted by both the pandemic and inflation. From a long-term perspective these vehicles demonstrate our shared commitment to environmental sustainability.”

Charging stations, available at both the Food Bank’s Newark and Milford facilities, are available at no cost to community members who need to charge their electric vehicles.

Photo by the Food Bank of Delaware and Energize Delaware. November 18, 2024. Presentation of awarded electric vehicles. L to R: Megan Zavala; Katrina Viddy; Trevor Turner, Chief Operating Officer of the Food Bank of Delaware; Larry Haas, Chief Development Officer of the Food Bank of Delaware; Gwen Guerke; Kassandra Rodriguez; Drew Slater, Executive Director of Energize Delaware