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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April 10, 2017
Coming Together conference inspires attendees to take action
More than 500 anti-hunger advocates gathered at the Chase Center of the Riverfront in Wilmington for a state-wide multi-generational conference on Thursday, April 6. Organized by the Food Bank of Delaware and Brae’s Brown Bags and presented by DuPont, “Coming Together: A Community Response to Hunger,” the conference included children and adults, plus representatives from…
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March 20, 2017
Children and Adults to “Come Together” for Anti-Hunger Conference
Hundreds of anti-hunger advocates will gather at the Chase Center on the Riverfront on Thursday, April 6 as part of the state’s second multi-generational conference. The conference, organized by the Food Bank of Delaware and Brae’s Brown Bags and presented by DuPont, is entitled Coming Together: A Community Response to Hunger to reflect that it…
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February 6, 2017
Delaware organizations encouraged to build structures out of cans to help alleviate hunger
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that registration for the fifth annual CANgineering competition is now open. Organizations have until March 3 to register for the food drive and structure-building contest. CANgineering supports the year-round hunger relief efforts of the Food Bank of Delaware. With more than 117,000 Delawareans relying on the services of…
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November 18, 2016
Winter Wonderfest Light Spectacular to benefit local nonprofits, including Food Bank of Delaware
Make plans to attend the inaugural Winter Wonderfest in Lewes. The festival officially opens today and runs through Jan. 1. Use code FOODBANK when purchasing Light Spectacular tickets and a portion of each ticket will support the Food Bank! This offer is good all season-long! The festival promises to boost holiday spirits while helping local…
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October 24, 2016
Halloween Blue Jean Ball rocked new warehouse
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator If you missed The Food Bank of Delaware’s Blue Jean Ball on Saturday night, sorry ‘bout your luck! It was more than a good time: everyone had a really great time, and for a very worthy cause. The Blue Jean Ball, our signature fund-raiser, helps combat hunger in Delaware with…
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October 6, 2016
Halloween Blue Jean Ball to be held Saturday, October 22 at 222 Lake Drive
Guests will get a sneak peek of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new facility on Saturday, October 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. when the organization holds its annual Blue Jean Ball at 222 Lake Drive in Newark. This year’s theme is Halloween and the new warehouse will be transformed into a haunted house….
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October 4, 2016
Food Bank, Outback partnership helps hungry Delaware residents
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator On behalf of food-insecure Delaware residents, a big, hearty thank you goes out to Outback Steakhouse from the Food Bank of Delaware. We gladly helped celebrate the official grand opening of the chain’s newest restaurant in Dover yesterday. Grand opening ceremonies, officiated by the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, included…
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September 26, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware one of three beneficiaries for SoDel Fest on October 8
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The Food Bank of Delaware is thankful to be selected one of three beneficiaries of this year’s Southern Delaware Wine, Food and Music Festival. Children & Families First and Rotary’s End Polio Now will also receive proceeds from this Oct. 8 event. Billed as “The Hippest Festival on Delmarva,” the…
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September 19, 2016
Dinner in the Orchard: A 5-star experience
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator We could not have orchestrated a better evening for Dinner in the Orchard. The perfect weather, setting, and meal were complemented by a full Harvest Moon rising over T.S. Smith & Sons’ orchard near Bridgeville. The sold-out event was a benefit for the Food Bank of Delaware which serves the…
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