Blog : Food Bank of Delaware

September 22, 2016

Families receive fresh foods thanks to Produce Prescription Program

It’s been more than four months since we officially launched our new Produce Prescription Program in partnership with Delaware Pediatrics. Generously funded by Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation, the new…

September 20, 2016

Culinary School jumps new career

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Like many of the students who enroll in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School, Fred Drew already enjoyed cooking at home. But after he…

September 19, 2016

Dinner in the Orchard: A 5-star experience

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator We could not have orchestrated a better evening for Dinner in the Orchard. The perfect weather, setting, and meal were complemented by a full Harvest…

Sunshine, blue skies greet golfers for third annual golf tournament

Sunshine and clear blue skies welcomed 23 foursomes to Fieldstone Golf Club last Monday. It was the third annual Food Bank of Delaware golf tournament, and most would say it…

September 16, 2016

Food Lion Feeds Great Pantry Makeover visits Ebenezer Baptist Church in Wilmington

Story Contributed by Benny Smith, Food Lion Richard Geer, who is the director of God Wants All Children Serving (GWACS) Pantry at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Wilmington, sees it every…

September 15, 2016

Captain’s Lady Sunset Cruise series a success

James Taylor once said, “Being on a boat that’s moving through the water, it’s so clear. Everything falls into place in terms of what’s important and what’s not.” On four…

September 14, 2016

Governor Signs Osienski Bill to Increase Options for School Breakfast Programs

Surrounded by Albert H. Jones Elementary School fifth graders who had just received a healthy breakfast, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation this morning that will ensure that Delaware schoolchildren receive breakfast…

September 8, 2016

Pawpaw? What’s a Pawpaw?

If you’re like many of us at the Food Bank of Delaware you might be wondering – pawpaw? What’s that? An endearing name for a grandfather? Nope. It’s a fruit!…

September 7, 2016

Summer program allows students to explore the vast culinary world close to home

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Seven students, ranging in age from 17-21, had an opportunity to visit the world of commercial food sourcing and preparation through the Culinary Career Exploration…

September 6, 2016

Partner Spotlight: Lutheran Community Services Choice Pantry

Lutheran Community Services’ (LCS) new client-choice pantry opened its doors to the community in February 2016, but this nonprofit is no stranger to providing emergency food services to Delawareans in…