March 14, 2017
After-school snacks: Important piece of student nutrition
It’s National CACFP Week! What’s CACFP? CACFP stands for Child and Adult Care Food Program. It’s a program that’s federally-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide meals…
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March 13, 2017
After-school meals and enrichment at New Knollwood Community Center
It’s National CACFP Week! What’s CACFP? CACFP stands for Child and Adult Care Food Program. It’s a program that’s federally-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide healthy…
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March 10, 2017
Vegan Chili Magic at Mom’s House in Dover
Unless you’re a hard-core vegan, a recipe for Vegan Chili, probably sounds, well, less than appetizing! And it might have had little appeal to the young moms and staff at…
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March 9, 2017
SoDel Concepts Chef Doug Ruley visits Milford culinary class
Guest speaker, Doug Ruley, Vice President and Director of Culinary Operations for SoDel Concepts, shared his expertise with culinary students from our Milford Branch on Tuesday. Chef Doug has earned…
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March 8, 2017
Put Your Best Fork Forward – National Nutrition Month 2017
By Sarah Woods, BS, NDTR, WIC Education Specialist The slogan of March 2017 National Nutrition Month is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” This phrase serves as a reminder that every…
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March 2, 2017
Food Bank chefs bring culinary training to school nutrition staff
Ensuring that Delaware school children have healthy breakfasts and lunches at schools is critical in ensuring that children have the fuel they need to learn, play and grow. On any…
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February 22, 2017
United Church DE holds “Souper” food drive
While Super Bowl Sunday was a super day for the New England Patriots, it was also a banner day for the Food Bank of Delaware and the 117,900 residents served…
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February 15, 2017
Decades of commitment: Holy Cross continues mission to feed hungry
The food pantry at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dover has been serving the community for years, so many years that coordinator Kathy Lessard has lost count, but she knows…
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February 14, 2017
Walmart Foundation and Food Bank of Delaware present Christian Storehouse with refrigerated van donation
Representatives from the Food Bank of Delaware and the Georgetown Walmart officially passed off the key to a brand-new refrigerated van to the Christian Storehouse at a special presentation this…
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February 10, 2017
New campus food pantry helps DelState students survive challenges
Since opening day in October, the Harry K Foundation-supported food pantry on the Delaware State University campus has been well received. Fifty students signed up to visit the pantry that…
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