September 12, 2017
Perfect evening for the 2017 Dinner in the Orchard; another success
Everyone agreed we could not have ordered better fall weather for our annual Dinner in the Orchard! Thanks to T.S. Smith & Sons, our sponsors, local growers and businesses, and those who attended, this year’s Dinner in the Orchard on Sept. 7 was a sell-out success! In keeping with tradition, the al fresco dining event…
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July 25, 2017
Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day brings in almost 25,000 pounds
Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the sixth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” – Monday, July 24 – at the Delaware State Fair was a great success. Fair-goers donated 24,829 pounds of food that will be distributed to hungry Delawareans in Kent and Sussex…
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July 13, 2017
Gain Free Admittance to Delaware State Fair during “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” on July 24
Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the sixth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” will take place on Monday, July 24 at the Delaware State Fair. Fair attendees who bring five Food Lion brand canned or boxed goods will in exchange receive free gate admittance…
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June 30, 2017
Surplus produce donations help feed Delawareans
Have surplus produce? The Food Bank of Delaware can accept it! With summer’s crop of tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, sweet corn and more in almost full bloom, the Food Bank of Delaware wants to remind the community that the hunger-relief organization and many of its network partners can accept fresh produce donations. 114,000-plus Delawareans depend on…
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June 29, 2017
Amazon partners with Food Bank of Delaware; offers logistic expertise as nonprofit expands
On Tuesday, Amazon operations leadership from the local fulfillment center in Middletown toured the Food Bank of Delaware, offering suggestions on the organization’s logistics and efficiencies as they prepare to move to their new location on Lake Drive in Newark. The Food Bank of Delaware partners with 575 organizations and has outgrown their current space….
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June 7, 2017
Help Strike Out Hunger with Perdue, Shorebirds’ season initiative
Thanks to Perdue Farms and the Delmarva Shorebirds for partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware, the Maryland Food Bank, and the Eastern Shore Bank of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. In late April, the Franklin P and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation – the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms – issued a $15,000 challenge…
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May 17, 2017
New van enables improved service to hungry Sussex Countians
It’s easy to see that the Christian Storehouse in Millsboro is a bustling place. In addition to the thrift store located just off U.S. 113, manager Steve Smith operates a food pantry that serves 300-350 families each month in the 19966-zip code. The Christian Storehouse is one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s 575 hunger-relief…
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May 15, 2017
Two Stones Pub and Food Bank of Delaware to hold backyard BBQ at future home
Have plans for this Thursday? You do now! Two Stones Pub and the Food Bank of Delaware will partner together to host a fun outdoor barbecue fundraiser on Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Food Bank of Delaware’s future home at 222 Lake Drive. Guests will get a sneak peek…
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Food Bank of Delaware receives $10,000 grant on behalf of Bahama Breeze in Newark
The Food Bank of Delaware has been selected by the Bahama Breeze in Newark to receive a $10,000 grant from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of the restaurant’s parent company, Darden Restaurants. The donation will support the Food Bank of Delaware’s goals to alleviate hunger for the more than 114,000 food insecure Delawareans. For every…
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May 8, 2017
Delaware letter carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 13
On Saturday, May 13, 2017, Delaware letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide food assistance to Delawareans who rely on the Food Bank of Delaware’s network of hunger-relief partners for support. To help Stamp Out Hunger, simply leave a bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned fruits and vegetables, canned…
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