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Finding a job during the height of the pandemic was hard for Corey Jackson. “I was putting in applications and nobody was calling back,” he explains. Corey says his parole officer referred him to the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program, and it’s exactly what he needed to obtain employment. He has…

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Curtis Bridges and his classmates are entering week eight of their 11-week training program, L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control). Certified as a trade school by the Delaware Department of Education, the training program prepares students for careers in the warehousing/logistics industry. Curtis learned about the program thanks to re-entry staff at the…

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Lamar Dozier started the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) class back in March with eight years experience in the warehousing industry. L.O.G.I.C. is an 11-week training program, certified as a trade school by the Delaware Department of Education, that prepares students for careers in the warehousing/logistics industry. “I thought this would be a…

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The Food Bank of Delaware farm has been in operation for more than three years and we are finally enjoying the fruits of our hard labor. Farm Manager Kyle Brolis and Community Farm Program Coordinator John O’Connor are out on the farm every day planting, weeding, watering, harvesting and much more. Their work would not…

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On Thursday night, 160 participants had the chance to cook alongside two top Delaware chefs thanks to the Food Bank of Delaware’s inaugural “Cooking for a Cause” virtual event. Organized by Food Bank of Delaware Board of Director Jeff Whitmarsh, participants sipped drinks carefully curated by Sommelier Chuck Lewis and enjoyed a four-course meal planned…

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You’re never too young to develop healthy habits, and that’s why the Food Bank of Delaware recently launched the Healthy Childhood Project aimed at teaching children, ages 3-5, and their families to improve – and enjoy — healthy nutrition and physical activity. In fact, the program’s core focus is a 13-week curriculum created by our…

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Great New Beginnings childcare center is one of our newest Backpack Program partners. Participating for just a few months now, the center’s owner, Linda Clark, says she is very pleased with the program. Last spring’s stay-at-home order and business closures shined a light on just how important early education and childcare are. “We always suspected…

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Like many of our volunteers, Nivi already has a fully schedule, but she is committed to helping her neighbors. She is a pre-med student at the University of Delaware, and when she graduates next month she will have earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in…

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Toby French knows how to mobilize volunteers, so the Food Bank of Delaware – and the neighbors we assist – are grateful for his time, expertise, and dedication. Officially, he chairs Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DEVOAD), but he’s also a man that relishes the rewards of hands-on, face-to-face, boots-on-the-ground volunteerism – he’s an…

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It’s no surprise that during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Bank of Delaware has seen not only an increased demand for emergency food, but also more requests from people seeking for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly food stamps) benefits. While SNAP is a federally funded program administered through the state, the Food Bank…

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