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August 23, 2016

Food Bank of Delaware to hold Dinner in the Orchard at T.S. Smith & Sons

The quiet, secluded, pastoral setting of an old-fashioned orchard sets the stage for Dinner in the Orchard, a benefit for the Food Bank of Delaware. The event, open to the public, is planned from 5:30 p.m.  – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at T.S. Smith & Sons in Bridgeville. Dinner will take place under…

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June 14, 2016

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Delaware’s Hungry

As summer’s crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and other backyard garden staples begin to sprout, the Food Bank of Delaware wants to remind the community that the hunger-relief organization and many of its network partners can accept fresh produce donations. 117,000-plus Delawareans depend on the Food Bank of Delaware’s network of hunger-relief partners. The need for…

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June 2, 2016

Food Bank of Delaware launches “Produce Prescription” partnership with Delaware Pediatrics

Thanks to a three-year $225,000 multi-program grant from Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation, the Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware Pediatrics formally launched their new “Produce Prescription” partnership yesterday afternoon. Through this pilot, participating Delaware Pediatrics clinics will identify up to 120 families who are at risk for food insecurity and diet-related health conditions. Referring…

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January 21, 2016

The ABC’s of the Food Bank of Delaware

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator A. . .  Apples, of course. B. . . Backpacks, nearly 6,000 every week. C. . . Culinary School. It’s our workforce development program. D. . . Daily hunger. A problem for 122,000+ Delawareans E. . . Expiration dates. We check them, and recheck. F. . . Food safety. We…

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October 20, 2015

Seniors benefit from CSA program; fresh produce boosts health during the summer and beyond

Jimmie Scott and her husband, Benjamin, are beyond grateful for the support they have received from the Food Bank of Delaware. The Frederica residents are senior citizens, coping with issues that face many in their age group: their income is very limited and they have serious health issues. Mrs. Scott is disabled, her husband retired…

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August 20, 2015

Growing fresh foods with the New Castle County Master Gardeners

New Castle County Master Gardeners have been working hard all summer tending to their demonstration garden outside the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension office in Newark. Produce grown in the garden is donated to the Food Bank and Little Sisters of the Poor. Last year, the group donated close to 900 pounds! Master Gardener Rick…

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July 14, 2015

Food Lion Offers Customers an Opportunity to Gain Free Admittance to Delaware State Fair during “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” on July 27

Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the fourth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” will take place on Monday, July 27 at the Delaware State Fair. Fair attendees who bring five Food Lion brand canned or boxed goods will in exchange receive free gate admittance…

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June 17, 2015

CSA program benefits everyone

   By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program got off to a great start today as more than 100 boxes went out from distribution sites at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford branch and at the Downtown Dover Farmers’ Market. New Castle County residents will pick up boxes on Thursday in Newark…

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June 2, 2015

Food Bank, veterans partner for growing experience

By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator In mid-April, the Food Bank of Delaware built raised garden beds inside a courtyard of one of its neighbors. These gardens are specifically for residents of the Delaware Veterans Home located about a half mile away on the other side of Airport Road in Milford. The wood-framed garden beds are…

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May 19, 2015

CSA program provides fresh, local produce; sign up to benefit self, others

Delaware’s summer growing season is almost here, and it’s time to sign up for the Community Support Agriculture (CSA) through the Food Bank of Delaware. Though CSA is a relatively new concept, most people are aware that it’s an opportunity to buy shares of local produce that are boxed, and then picked up weekly throughout…

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Newark, DE 19702
Tel: (302) 292-1305 ext 232

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Milford Branch
1040 Mattlind Way
Milford, DE 19963
Tel: (302) 424-3301

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