Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

June 9, 2016

Food Bank of Delaware graduates 11 students from The Culinary School

Eleven students from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware successfully completed the 14-week culinary arts training program and will start on a new career path. The graduates…

June 8, 2016

Osienski Bill Would Increase Options for School Breakfast Programs

In an effort to extend the state’s successful public school breakfast program to more students, Rep. Ed Osienski introduced legislation yesterday that would move Delaware schools to implement new plans…

June 7, 2016

Stamp Out Hunger final results

By Caitlin Custer, Donor Relations Manager The 2016 National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food Drive was another success. Through the collection efforts on Saturday, May 14the Food Bank of Delaware…

June 2, 2016

Food Bank of Delaware launches “Produce Prescription” partnership with Delaware Pediatrics

Thanks to a three-year $225,000 multi-program grant from Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation, the Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware Pediatrics formally launched their new “Produce Prescription” partnership yesterday afternoon….

May 31, 2016

Celebrating 10 years at the Food Bank of Delaware

By Charlotte McGarry, Programs Director Wow, happy tenth anniversary to me here at FBD! Time has gone by so quickly I can honestly say it doesn’t feel like I’ve been…

May 24, 2016

Food Bank of Delaware celebrates eighth graduating class at the Milford branch

This morning, the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated the culinary accomplishments of five students from its Culinary School at the Milford Branch. The graduates are: David Cassey, Sarah Pearce, Jesmariely…

Culinary Student Spotlight: Leathia Cooper

By: Lindsey Hargett, Communications Intern When Leathia Cooper left her full-time job as a correctional officer to pursue her love of cooking, she did not know what expect, but she…

SNAP-ed offers Cooking Matters for Teens classes

Thanks to a partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey and Share Our Strength, the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Education team is now offering a six-week class series…

May 23, 2016

Delaware National Guard’s War on Hunger

By Caitlin Custer, Donor Relations Manager The Delaware National Guard has been a proud supporter of Food Bank of Delaware for many years. In the past four years, the National…

May 20, 2016

Culinary Student Spotlight: Otis West

By: Lindsey Hargett, Communications Intern When Otis West enrolled at The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware in February he did not expect to learn so much in…