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…
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October 4, 2021
Culinary School Spotlight: Todd Roach
Todd Roach is no stranger to the food service industry or the kitchen. He currently works at Iron Hill Brewery, a longtime Food Bank of Delaware supporter, as a food…
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October 1, 2021
Perdue Farms teams up with Delmarva Shorebirds for hunger initiative
As part of Perdue Farms’ “Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors” initiative to improve the quality of life in our communities, the company teamed with the Delmarva Shorebirds minor league baseball team…
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‘When you’re destitute, you’re destitute.’ Food Bank deliveries nourish struggling family of five
Even on a beautiful early autumn morning, one where the slight hints of red, orange, and yellow brightened foliage against a cloudless blue sky, Lynnet struggled to hold back the…
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“Take a chance.” Student urges others to sign up for culinary training
Bridgeville resident Adam Carpenter loves to cook so much that he decided to take his fast-food working experience to the next level – formal training in the culinary arts. Adam…
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September 30, 2021
Delaware First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, Food Bank of Delaware and DoorDash Mark Ceremonial One Millionth Project DASH Delivery
Delaware First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, the Food Bank of Delaware, and DoorDash commemorated the ceremonial one millionth Project DASH delivery this morning at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark warehouse….
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September 29, 2021
A true commitment: Newark resident lends a hand for nearly two decades
At the Food Bank of Delaware, we like to say that volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Last year, we had 14,912 volunteer visits for a total…
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September 28, 2021
Busy father of two pursues culinary passion
To say that Zachary Jackson is busy is an understatement. The father of two, attends daytime training at the Food Bank of Delaware, sleeps for a few hours and then…
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September 27, 2021
Eating Healthy on a Budget
By Kirsten Torrey, University of Delaware Dietetic Intern Food costs can be a major burden for many American families, especially since the start of the pandemic. Because eating a nutritious…
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September 24, 2021
‘It helped me when I had nothing. I’m so appreciative’ – Wilmington resident
On a daily basis, our neighbor, Deborah, copes with ongoing challenges that most of us would consider more than daunting. At age 55, she’s disabled, has no means of transportation,…
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