Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

February 23, 2015

Become ServSafe® Certified at the Food Bank of Delaware

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Starting last month, the Food Bank of Delaware began offering ServSafe® food manager training to the general public. It’s the first time the instructor-led program has been provided for students not enrolled in The Culinary School. The second of 12 classes was held today at the Milford facility. Offered in both English and…

February 12, 2015

Senior Recipe Club classes offer new ways to prepare food

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Some common perceptions may not be a reality, such as senior citizens know how to prepare healthy, nutritious and economical meals. Sure, they may have prepared meals for their families, but living with a downsized household and a limited income can create frustrating challenges. The Food Bank of Delaware launched…

February 11, 2015

Partner Spotlight: Backpack Program at G.W. Carver Center

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Many of the participants in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program are in elementary and middle school. However, at the G.W. Carver Center in Frankford, there are 58 high school students enrolled in the Advanced Preliterate English Language Learners (APELL) program who are grateful to receive the weekend supply…

February 9, 2015

Partner Spotlight: After-School Nutrition Program at Gauger Middle School’s 4-H Program

By Kim Turner, Communications Director Every weekday morning, a group of dedicated volunteers work alongside Food Bank of Delaware staff in both Newark and Milford to prepare healthy after-school meals. Volunteers spend each morning bagging sandwiches and other items and loading individual-sized milk cartons and fruit into coolers. A fleet of drivers deliver the meals and snacks to after-school programs…

February 2, 2015

Partner Spotlight: Backpack Program at Philip C. Showell Elementary

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Each Friday, 61 students at Philip C. Showell Elementary School in Selbyville receive a bag of shelf-stable food for the weekend. These students participate in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program, and according to Cheryl Carey, school counselor, gratefully and happily so. Here’s how it works: Based on financial…

January 30, 2015

Bank of America and Food Bank of Delaware Unveil Brand New Community Nutrition and Education Vehicle

Bank of America and the Food Bank of Delaware unveiled a brand new Community Nutrition and Education vehicle this morning at an event outside Bank of America’s downtown Bracebridge complex. In addition to unveiling the truck, Bank of America presented the Food Bank with a $75,000 to help support day-to-day operations of the truck. This…

January 26, 2015

Partner Spotlight: Backpack Program at Gallaher Elementary

By Kim Turner, Communications Director Last year we distributed more than 129,000 bags of weekend food through our Backpack Program, a meal program for children who are at risk of going without meals on the weekends and during school holidays. We are already on pace to exceed that number. For children at 136 participating schools,…

January 14, 2015

Take control of your credit with $tand By Me

By Ashley Michini, $tand By Me Financial Coach It’s never too late to take control of your financial situation. Money can be stressful, but you have the power to take small steps that will make a big difference when it comes to your day-to-day finances. Here’s a tip for building a solid personal finance foundation:…

January 8, 2015

Thirteen students graduate from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware

Thirteen students will begin 2015 with careers in the food industry after successfully completing our 14-week culinary arts training program. Fourteen weeks of hands-on culinary training culminated today with a graduation ceremony held at our Newark facility. Under the instruction of Chef Instructor Sean McNeice, students have developed proper knife handling techniques, had the opportunity…

January 5, 2015

Become ServSafe® Certified

Starting this month, we will begin offering ServSafe® Food Manager Certification classes and exam opportunities to the general public! Our first class, scheduled for next Monday, January 12, in Newark is already full! The next class will be held at our Milford branch on Monday, February 23. Interested participants must sign up by January 23. The first two classes will…