March 13, 2024
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Stanley Gatewood
By Gabby Fernandez, Communications Intern Stanley and his fellow L.O.G.I.C. classmates are just weeks away from completing their program at the Food Bank! Since January, students have been undergoing hands-on…
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March 7, 2024
Backpack meals help struggling students, families survive
At North Georgetown Elementary School, at least 78 percent of the students – grades kindergarten through 5 – live in low-income households, reports School Counselor Janice Jester. In this Title…
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Backpack contents nourish students; kids love to get them
Jennifer Jacklin, a Family Student Interventionist at Wilmington Manor Elementary School, offers all kinds of support for families in need — every day. Her school serves about 300 students in…
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March 5, 2024
Backpack meals help cash-strapped families deal with stress
It’s amazing how a little can of raviolis, a box of juice, and a few graham crackers can make a big difference in a child’s life. At Brader Elementary School…
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February 28, 2024
Little Angels’ students, parents appreciate backpack meals
Little students at Rhonda’s Little Angels ECE Program in Seaford love getting their backpack – or weekend –meals each week, reports center director Rhondalin Cannon-Tingle. “My children and families enjoy…
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February 26, 2024
New rewarding volunteer opportunities at the Food Bank of Delaware
Have some spare time? Want to lend a helping hand? Additional volunteers are needed to help with a variety of tasks at our new facility in Milford! Since moving into…
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January 29, 2024
Working mom: Job doesn’t pay enough to cover childcare, bills, and food
Life is challenging for Rebecca, a Harrington resident, who juggles emotions ranging from frustration, depression, and at times, despair. Although she works full-time, she also struggles to buy food and…
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January 24, 2024
Healthy Pantry brings smiles on one man’s birthday visit here
It’s likely that most people would not decide to observe their birthday by visiting the Food Bank of Delaware’s Healthy Pantry Center at our new Milford facility. However, Ray, a…
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January 15, 2024
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates grand opening of new Milford facility
Perdue Farms makes first donation to help stock new freezers The Food Bank of Delaware marked the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service holiday by officially cutting the ribbon…
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December 21, 2023
Graduates end 2023 with promising new careers
This morning we celebrated the accomplishments of 22 students who successfully completed our culinary and warehousing/logistics training programs! The graduates expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to participate in these…
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