September 30, 2021
Delaware First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, Food Bank of Delaware and DoorDash Mark Ceremonial One Millionth Project DASH Delivery
Delaware First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, the Food Bank of Delaware, and DoorDash commemorated the ceremonial one millionth Project DASH delivery this morning at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark warehouse. First Lady Quillen Carney marked the milestone by packing the ceremonial one millionth delivery food box and providing it to a Dasher for delivery. Since…
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September 29, 2021
A true commitment: Newark resident lends a hand for nearly two decades
At the Food Bank of Delaware, we like to say that volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Last year, we had 14,912 volunteer visits for a total of 46,804 hours; that’s the equivalent of 23 full-time staff members. We certainly couldn’t provide much-need services to our neighbors without that kind of support….
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September 28, 2021
Busy father of two pursues culinary passion
To say that Zachary Jackson is busy is an understatement. The father of two, attends daytime training at the Food Bank of Delaware, sleeps for a few hours and then goes to work at night in a local warehouse. “I go to work at 10 at night, get off at 6:30 in the morning, and…
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September 27, 2021
Eating Healthy on a Budget
By Kirsten Torrey, University of Delaware Dietetic Intern Food costs can be a major burden for many American families, especially since the start of the pandemic. Because eating a nutritious diet is so important to the health of everyone, the Food Bank of Delaware is here to help! Here are some tips that can be…
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September 24, 2021
‘It helped me when I had nothing. I’m so appreciative’ – Wilmington resident
On a daily basis, our neighbor, Deborah, copes with ongoing challenges that most of us would consider more than daunting. At age 55, she’s disabled, has no means of transportation, and for a while, a motel room was her home. Deborah relies on the Food Bank of Delaware for food, and she is especially appreciative…
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September 23, 2021
Culinary School Spotlight: Roosevelt Mack
Roosevelt Mack had been working as a dishwasher, but was ready to advance his career. He found out about The Culinary School through an online search. He applied, went through the interview process, and was thrilled when he learned he had been accepted to the class that started on August 23. In class for a…
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September 21, 2021
Culinary School: Student cooking up more than dinner
The Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School offers a whole lot more than cooking instructions; it provides hope and the opportunity to realize big dreams. And it’s all inclusive – there’s no typical student. Take Doug Anderson, for example. This 66-year-old Greenwood resident retired three years ago from a career as a custodian for the…
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September 17, 2021
Mobile sites offer vaccination and nourishment for rural neighbors
As part of a mission to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate as well as reduce food insecurity in areas of high vaccine hesitancy, the Food Bank of Delaware joined a collaborative effort to encourage vaccination, teaming up with the state Division of Public Health and the Delaware Air and Army National Guard. On Thursday, at…
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Burpee donates 11 million seeds to Feeding America food banks on Hunger Action Day
We were honored to receive a seed donation from Burpee this morning as a part of an unprecedented 11 million vegetable seed donation to Feeding America food banks. The gift is part of a partnership between the nation’s largest hunger relief organization Feeding America and Burpee to raise awareness for the problem of food insecurity…
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September 16, 2021
Childhood trauma linked to ongoing challenges for this mom
Like many of our neighbors who need assistance from the Food Bank of Delaware, Mary – not her real name — struggles with a complex bundle of problems on a daily basis. And these issues – couple with lack of resources and support — have haunted her most of her life, only the faces or…
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