October 1, 2021
‘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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September 23, 2021
Culinary School Spotlight: Roosevelt Mack
Roosevelt Mack had been working as a dishwasher, but was ready to advance his career. He found out about The Culinary School through an online search. He applied, went through…
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September 21, 2021
Culinary School: Student cooking up more than dinner
The Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School offers a whole lot more than cooking instructions; it provides hope and the opportunity to realize big dreams. And it’s all inclusive –…
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September 17, 2021
Mobile sites offer vaccination and nourishment for rural neighbors
As part of a mission to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate as well as reduce food insecurity in areas of high vaccine hesitancy, the Food Bank of Delaware joined a…
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