Stories for Agriculture

August 28, 2018

Culinary School leads to a career, exploration of farm-to-table links

Kaitlyn Schafer is a pretty happy camper right now. The Milford resident graduated last Tuesday from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. She’s got a job –through…

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August 16, 2018

Mark your calendars for Dinner in the Orchard

The Food Bank of Delaware is preparing for its sixth annual Dinner in the Orchard – a night of delicious food, fine wines, craft beer and live entertainment. The event,…

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August 9, 2018

New coupon program helps Sussex seniors get farmers’ market produce

Kathy Jackson, a Delaware Department of Agriculture Marketing Specialist, has been setting up shop at downstate senior centers and farmers’ markets to encourage low-income Sussex Country senior citizens to participate…

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July 31, 2018

Migrating to the Kitchen offers fresh lunch and learning at the Food Bank

It’s very unusual to see kids in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School kitchen, so Migrating to the Kitchen Day is a special one at the Milford Branch. Students…

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June 22, 2018

Planting seeds of hope at Chase

A dedicated group of employees from Chase, led by Leepika Dhillon, Mike Murphy and Noel Smyth, are doing their part this growing season to make a difference and provide fresh,…

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June 21, 2018

How does your garden grow? Plant a Row to share with your neighbors

Food Bank of Delaware will help distribute surplus produce Even though Delaware had a cool spring and residents experienced a rainy June, local home-based gardens will soon be yielding fresh…

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June 20, 2018

Shop with SNAP at local Farmers’ Markets; enjoy fresh produce now

Delaware residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can now enjoy the benefits of fresh produce by shopping at community farmers’ markets statewide. Ten markets accept EBT cards,…

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June 5, 2018

Food Bank of Delaware Announces Corteva Agriscience™ Support for New Farm at 222 Lake Drive

The Food Bank of Delaware officially announced the new Corteva Agriscience™ Farm this morning at the organization’s future home at 222 Lake Drive in Newark. Thanks to a $400,000 donation…

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February 16, 2018

Perdue Farms donates 28,000 pounds of chicken to Food Bank of Delaware

Thanks to the generosity of Perdue Farms, Delaware families struggling with food insecurity will have access to nutritious chicken. Perdue delivered 28,000 pounds of no-antibiotics-ever chicken to the Food Bank…

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November 7, 2017

Home-grown produce flavors the culinary school experience

Using fresh produce and herbs enhances the flavor of any recipe, and for the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford, an on-site garden provided produce throughout the growing…

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