October 28, 2021
Food Bank’s delivery service helps grandmother survive
Like many of our neighbors who receive nutritional support from the Food Bank of Delaware, Tonya, who lives in the city of Wilmington, fields multiple challenges daily. She has no personal transportation; if she can’t get the bus or the bus doesn’t travel where she needs to go, she has to pay a driver. Some…
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October 27, 2021
Pumpkins: The nutritious benefits
By Kirsten Torrey, UD Dietetic Intern Pumpkin flavored everything has reached quite the level of fame over the past couple of years! Some may not be aware of all the health benefits it can offer and how to nutritiously enjoy pumpkin-flavored foods. Pumpkins are a vegetable filled with many nutrients. They are low in calories,…
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Lack of transportation = food insecurity for young Newark family
Like many of our neighbors, food insecurity is a constant and overwhelming concern for Sara, a single parent. New to the Newark-area, Sara is a mom to two young children, ages 6 and 4. Although she’s looking for work, transportation is a challenge. And lack of transportation means she can’t go to the Food Bank…
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October 18, 2021
‘A Blessing’: Food delivery helps seriously disabled Laurel woman
It’s obvious that Tasha – not her real name – like many of our neighbors we serve — faces adversity with a strong mind and a positive attitude. After all, she’s no stranger to challenges. This 55-year-old Laurel resident has no income and is unable to drive due to serious, chronic health issues. She relies…
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October 14, 2021
Farm Credit Donates $25,000 to Local Food Banks for Poultry
MidAtlantic Farm Credit, a members-owned cooperative and an institution of the national Farm Credit system, donated a total of $25,000 in September during National Poultry Month and Hunger Action Month to three local food banks: $10,000 to the Food Bank of Delaware $10,000 to the Maryland Food Bank $5,000 to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and…
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October 13, 2021
FOOD INSECURITY ON CAMPUS: Delaware Tech, Food Bank partner to deliver food for students, staff since April 2020
On a recent October morning, orange cones set in place by the college’s public safety officers cordoned off a parking lot at Delaware Technical Community College’s Georgetown campus to provide adequate space for an important project: a mobile pantry. Students and staff had access to a scheduled food distribution through a partnership with the Food…
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Chocolate: The facts about your favorite snack
By Kirsten Torrey, University of Delaware Dietetic Intern With Halloween quickly approaching, there will soon be a plethora of everyone’s favorite candy – chocolate! Here are some facts about the different types of chocolate to take into consideration while enjoying Halloween treats. The main ingredient found in most types of chocolate is cocoa beans. These…
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October 11, 2021
Food Bank of Delaware kicks off Thanksgiving food drive
Thanksgiving will be here soon! To prepare for the holiday season, the Food Bank of Delaware kicked off its annual Thanksgiving holiday food drive on October 11. This year’s Thanksgiving food drive will be held in a hybrid fashion with opportunities for both virtual and in-person food drives. According to Feeding America, more than 114,000…
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Free Nutrition Classes at the Food Bank of Delaware
By Kirsten Torrey, University of Delaware Dietetic Intern Are you interested in learning more about nutrition and physical activity for yourself or your family? The Food Bank of Delaware offers two different FREE virtual or in-person nutrition classes! In-person classes take place at the Food Bank of Delaware’s 222 Lake Drive, Newark location. The first…
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October 7, 2021
Food box delivery: A valuable resource for disabled neighbor
Rose, a resident of Wilmington, would like to work, but her long-time physical disabilities make her unable to hold a job. “I’m unable to work. I have always had back problems, so I had surgery had a rod put in my back and two plates in my neck,” she said. Thanks to a new home…
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