November 30, 2022
‘Outside my comfort zone . . .’: Student embraces new opportunities
While it might seem like a long way – particularly culturally – from Manhattan to Camden, Del., for Angel Boyd, the transition from a major metropolitan area to a more…
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November 28, 2022
Training program helps provide path to self-sufficiency
Richard Lambert and his L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) classmates graduate from the 11-week training program on Thursday. Since September, Richard and his classmates have been working…
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November 23, 2022
‘There’s no stigma here.’: Hungry kids appreciate Backpack meals
When heavy morning fog delays the start of school, for some kids it’s time for a little celebration. For others, though, it means a no-breakfast and an empty-belly kind of…
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November 22, 2022
Warehousing/logistics program provides a second chance at success
The Food Bank of Delaware’s L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) training program was the second chance Karen needed. She has been in recovery since November 2021 and…
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Backpack meals help children, struggling young families
Because of their proximity to the beaches and resort communities, families of students attending East Millsboro Elementary School struggle with some unique – and negative — economic situations. Parents may…
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November 21, 2022
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Mike José
For the past 10 weeks, Mike José has been training in the warehouse of the Food Bank of Delaware learning the ins and outs of the warehousing/logistics industry. It’s all…
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November 17, 2022
302 Food Rescue to Help Reduce Food Waste and Feed More People through Technology
New app will connect volunteers with fresh food donations for local hunger-relief organizations Built on a community collaboration between premier sponsor Bayhealth and collaborating organizations – the Food Bank of…
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October 27, 2022
Culinary student learns skills he plans to use in the future
Jeffrey Laplante came to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford with a bit of kitchen experience and a serious interest in cooking. He’s a young man who…
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October 26, 2022
A student with a dream: Culinary School offers training for the future
When Milford resident Maritza Figueroa lost the job she had held for 15 years, she pivoted and landed at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford. At age…
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October 21, 2022
Amazon Donates $50K to Food Bank of Delaware
On Thursday, October 20, Amazon presented a $50,000 donation to the Food Bank of Delaware to support its home delivery programming. “Before the pandemic, we were not able to do…
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