Neighbors Helping Neighbors
April 27, 2020 8:11 pm Comments Off on Neighbors Helping NeighborsThe COVID-19 crisis has been difficult for all of us, but in the face of adversity, we have seen firsthand...
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Food Bank prepares daily meals for some of state’s homeless
April 27, 2020 4:41 pm Comments Off on Food Bank prepares daily meals for some of state’s homelessWhen the needs of Delaware’s food-insecure population changes, thankfully the Food Bank of Delaware quickly adapts and responds. Meeting those...
Responding in times of crisis
April 10, 2020 12:50 pm Comments Off on Responding in times of crisisIt’s been almost one month since the Coronavirus took hold here in Delaware uprooting our daily way of life. The...
Have some extra time? Here’s how to help fellow Delawareans
April 7, 2020 12:53 pm Comments Off on Have some extra time? Here’s how to help fellow DelawareansVolunteers needed! Even though social – or physical – distancing is the new normal, if you are healthy it’s still...
Food Bank educators use new platforms to reach vulnerable clients
March 26, 2020 4:20 pm Comments Off on Food Bank educators use new platforms to reach vulnerable clientsOn a typical workday, Food Bank of Delaware WIC Educators Chong Yi and Alisha Beckford start their day at the...
Culinary school experience helps student work toward new goals
March 10, 2020 5:32 pm Comments Off on Culinary school experience helps student work toward new goalsDoreen Webb likes to say she’s the oldest student in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School class. The Seaford...
Culinary School offers lifeline and opportunity to under-employed
March 10, 2020 5:18 pm Comments Off on Culinary School offers lifeline and opportunity to under-employedJane Robinson is a survivor. She’s felt frustration and defeat, yet she’s persevered, and now she’s on the road to...
Generous grant provides weekend meals for young students
February 21, 2020 3:57 pm Comments Off on Generous grant provides weekend meals for young studentsAt the Food Bank, we call the tightly stocked plastic bag “Backpacks” because this bag of weekend meals fits discreetly...
Culinary School offers valuable training in a positive environment
February 18, 2020 3:47 pm Comments Off on Culinary School offers valuable training in a positive environmentGrowing up Tyriekus Collick got some great advice: “If you want to eat, you better learn how to cook.” So...
Culinary training leads not only to career, but also positive attitude
February 13, 2020 8:32 pm Comments Off on Culinary training leads not only to career, but also positive attitudeFor Dover resident Melissa Edge, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School offers an opportunity for a fresh start. The...