The cost for Thanksgiving dinner in Delaware is higher than the national average.

Thanksgiving dinner costs in Delaware higher than other states

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

First Staters celebrating Thanksgiving might have to pony up more cash to enjoy the holiday. According to the American Farm Bureau, the average cost of this year’s holiday feast for 10 is $61.17 nationally, or less than $6.20 per person.  In Delaware, that cost is $64.05, or less than $6.45 per person. Delaware’s average Thanksgiving dinner costs are similar to …

Food drives and mobile pantries will be held throughout the state all month long.

Pantries, food drives spread the spirit of Thanksgiving

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Thanksgiving tradition of a holiday centered around the harvest (yes, the football and the shopping came later) also inspires pantries and food drives to help people who are less fortunate. The Food Bank of Delaware is hosting three drive-thru mobile pantries across Delaware throughout November. Its first mobile pantry is Nov. 6, and the nonprofit expects to serve to …