Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

September 1, 2015

Culinary School graduates encouraged to continue their hard work

Seven members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the sixth class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates are: Hassan Amenu-El, Benjamin Beyer, Timothy E. Daniels, Vincent L. Davis, Katie Pettee-Fongeallaz, Marquis Johnson and John Shatesky. Chad Robinson, Milford Branch Director,…

August 27, 2015

A quick guide to food product dating

By Rosemena Dalmace, Summer Community Nutrition Educator When grocery shopping, have you ever noticed the dates that are stamped on the package of foods you purchase? Beside the date, it usually says, “sell by,” “best if used by,” or “use by or before.” Most people believe that these dates are expiration dates and the food…

August 26, 2015

Summer meals at Delaware libraries

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Libraries offer more than books: they are community centers. Four libraries in southern Sussex County offered Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP) through the Food Bank of Delaware for the first time this summer. One in New Castle County participated in the program. Meals distributed through the program are kid-friendly and…

August 25, 2015

A look back on my summer internship

By Chris Willis, Communications Intern As school approaches for me, I would like to say a few words on my time as an intern here at the Food Bank of Delaware. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to return to a place that is close in my heart. The Food Bank has always been a…

August 20, 2015

Growing fresh foods with the New Castle County Master Gardeners

New Castle County Master Gardeners have been working hard all summer tending to their demonstration garden outside the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension office in Newark. Produce grown in the garden is donated to the Food Bank and Little Sisters of the Poor. Last year, the group donated close to 900 pounds! Master Gardener Rick…

Join us for Dinner in the Orchard on September 3

The quiet, secluded, pastoral setting of an old-fashioned orchard sets the stage for Dinner in the Orchard, a benefit for the Food Bank of Delaware. The event, open to the public, is planned from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 at T.S. Smith & Sons in Bridgeville. Ticket holders will enjoy farm-fresh foods from Sussex…

August 19, 2015

Volunteer Spotlight: Paul B.

By Chris Willis, Communications Intern There are many reasons why people give back to the community, and there are many worthy causes right here in the First State. Paul B. gives back to the community by volunteering at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark facility. He has volunteered at the Food Bank for the past…

August 17, 2015

Stretching SNAP budgets at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator SNAP recipients have an opportunity to make their shopping dollars go farther at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. SNAP is the program formerly called food stamps, so people using an EBT card can have access to more fresh produce, dairy, baked goods, and meat sold at that market through an…

August 13, 2015

Culinary Student Spotlight: April Selby

By Chris Willis, Communications Intern The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware has been beneficial for many who have stepped through the doors of the kitchen. April Selby is evidence. Looking to expand her skills, April enrolled in The Culinary School at the urging of her daughter. April’s experience has been rewarding so…

August 12, 2015

You’re Invited to an Evening in the Garden

The Food Bank of Delaware and the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) will work together to raise money to alleviate hunger in the First State with their seventh annual Evening in the Garden event on Thursday, September 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The evening’s menu includes garden-fresh foods…