November 23, 2022
‘There’s no stigma here.’: Hungry kids appreciate Backpack meals
When heavy morning fog delays the start of school, for some kids it’s time for a little celebration. For others, though, it means a no-breakfast and an empty-belly kind of day. Crystal Thompkins, school counselor, at Towne Point Elementary School in Dover, knows what to expect when kids face a two-delay delay in their routine….
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March 29, 2022
Carrots are FUN and delicious thanks to the Healthy Childhood Project
Getting kids to try new foods, especially vegetables, can be a challenge. But, thankfully, the Food Bank of Delaware’s nutrition team is making fruits and vegetables fun thanks to the Healthy Childhood Project! This curriculum is made up of 13 modules and is based upon Harvest for Healthy Kids, a nutrition program designed to promote…
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March 22, 2022
Healthy Childhood Project builds early foundation for healthy eating
What better way to start a Monday morning than with a group of adorable preschoolers?! Thanks to a partnership with the Latin American Community Center’s La Fiesta II Early Development Center in New Castle, Food Bank of Delaware Community Nutrition Educator, Jaime Sherman, spent the morning teaching preschoolers about delicious carrots! It’s part of a…
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March 21, 2022
Children experience new vegetables with Healthy Childhood Project
March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know we have a team of nutrition educators here at the Food Bank of Delaware? The team educates community members about healthy eating on a limited budget! A is for asparagus! That tasty green stalk associated with spring was the topic for a small class of 4-year-olds at…
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November 10, 2021
Safeway Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors Program Gives $4,290 Grant to Food Bank of Delaware
The Food Bank of Delaware recently received a $4,290 grant from Nourishing Neighbors. The grant was made possible by generous customers who visited Delaware Safeway stores during September and donated at checkout to help provide healthy breakfasts for children. As the charitable partner for Safeway we are pleased to receive all of the funds collected…
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August 10, 2021
Summer Backpack Program benefits kids hit hard by pandemic
At the Food Bank of Delaware, we call the children’s weekend meals program our Backpack Program. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the backpacks were distributed only through the school year, but now we provide food year ‘round for children in need. The name for program comes from how the meals are distributed: they are packed…
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May 19, 2021
Home delivery provides weekend meals plus personal connection
School’s social worker’s commitment to at-risk students offers continuum of care As you drive south on Route 1 from New Castle County to the beach resort communities of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, there’s a sense of moving toward a paradise where life is easy: fine dining destinations, upscale shopping, and endless entertainment. Luxury vehicles clog…
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April 26, 2021
Partner Spotlight: Great New Beginnings
Great New Beginnings childcare center is one of our newest Backpack Program partners. Participating for just a few months now, the center’s owner, Linda Clark, says she is very pleased with the program. Last spring’s stay-at-home order and business closures shined a light on just how important early education and childcare are. “We always suspected…
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November 9, 2020
Demand for Backpacks grows with COVID-19 pandemic numbers
The Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program – or student weekend meals – continues to provide sustenance for Delaware children living with food insecurity through each stage of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite distribution and supply chain challenges, coupled with an increasing need, more backpacks continue to reach children statewide, according to the Food Bank’s…
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August 17, 2020
Summer backpacks provide nutritional lifeline for Delaware’s kids
Summer breaks from school are often romanticized as a carefree time for vacations and family fun. For thousands of Delaware students – and their families – that’s not the case, and particularly as the threat of COVID-19 infection lingers. Many families are dealing with the stress of unemployment, loss of income, and food insecurity. Thanks…
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