Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

September 15, 2017

Golfers bask in sunshine at fourth annual Food Bank golf tournament

For the fourth year in a row, golfers were greeted by sunny blue skies at the Food Bank of Delaware’s annual golf tournament held at Fieldstone Golf Club in Greenville…

September 14, 2017

Barclays presents $125,000 to Food Bank of Delaware at Culinary School graduation

As part of the graduation celebration of the 49th and 50th classes of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, Barclays presented a check for $125,000 to help…

September 12, 2017

Food Bank of Delaware celebrates accomplishments of 15th graduating class at the Milford Branch

It was a small, yet mighty class. Two members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 15th…

Chase volunteers pack 27,000 meals to help fight senior hunger

As part of the 2017 Summer of Service to Seniors, a partnership between the AARP Foundation and AARP Credit Card from Chase, more than 400 Chase volunteers gathered last Wednesday…

Perfect evening for the 2017 Dinner in the Orchard; another success

Everyone agreed we could not have ordered better fall weather for our annual Dinner in the Orchard! Thanks to T.S. Smith & Sons, our sponsors, local growers and businesses, and…

August 23, 2017

‘Life changing’: Culinary School opens career doors, builds friendships

Eric Roberts is a man of few words, but he’s focused, very focused, on his work. Eric is lead line cook at Lefty’s Alley’s & Eats, an upscale destination bowling…

August 18, 2017

Culinary School Spotlight: Crystal Tucker

Crystal Tucker learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware through the Delaware WONDER program. Delaware WONDER (Work Opportunity Networks to Develop Employment Readiness) is led by…

August 17, 2017

Coverdale Crossroads: A look at rural poverty

Southern Delaware is known for its scenic – and upscale – resorts where million dollar homes have become the norm, and where exclusive – and expensive – dining opportunities abound….

August 16, 2017

Culinary School Spotlight: Romario Brown

Born and raised in Jamaica, twenty-one-year-old Romario moved to America with his family just over four months ago. Back in Jamaica, he held a job as a cook and an…

August 15, 2017

Culinary School provides opportunity to start over in life

For students enrolled in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School, the training program provides the opportunity to learn new skills, gain professional credentials, and land a job in the…