August 29, 2016
Kent County’s Bounty Farm to Fork
The second annual Kent County’s Bounty Farm to Fork dinner took place on Saturday evening at G&S Dairy Farm in Harrington, Del. Organized by the Delaware Farm Bureau, this signature event is quickly becoming a community favorite. More than 70 guests dined al fresco alongside 50+ dairy cows and a corn field – you can’t…
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August 24, 2016
Surplus produce donations help feed Delawareans
Have surplus produce? The Food Bank of Delaware can accept it! With summer’s crop of tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, sweet corn and more in full bloom, 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…
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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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August 22, 2016
Hungry Delawareans reap rewards from students’ gardening
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Thank you to the hard-working Milford Central Academy FFA (Future Farmers of America) students for their generous donations of fresh produce from their school garden. Our hunger relief partners and the people they serve always appreciate fresh tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, squash, green beans and more! Too bad the people who…
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August 12, 2016
Delaware McDonald’s® Operator Association’s “McCafé Coffee With A Cause” Program Makes $3,000 Donation to Food Bank Of Delaware
The Delaware McDonald’s® Operator Association hosted a “McCafé® Coffee with a Cause” recognition event benefiting the Food Bank of Delaware this morning. Staff members were on-site as McDonald’s presented the organization with a $3,000 donation. “McCafé Coffee with a Cause” kicked off in April with participating McDonald’s restaurants throughout the state of Delaware donating 50…
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July 26, 2016
Hot or not, Food Lion and the Delaware State Fair focus on helping hungry Delaware families
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator On the hottest day of the year when the heat index rose to well over 100 degrees, Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware hosted the fifth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” at the Delaware State Fair. So what if it was hot?…
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July 20, 2016
Food Lion Offers Customers an Opportunity to Gain Free Admittance to Delaware State Fair during “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” on July 25
Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the fifth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” will take place on Monday, July 25 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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July 8, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware Pairs With McDonald’s for a Sweet Deal
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Whether it’s a nice and cold iced coffee in the summer, or a warm, simmering hot coffee in the winter, there’s no doubt that coffee is good at any time of the year, especially on a Monday. So what better way to jazz up your morning than by going to…
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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 7, 2016
Stamp Out Hunger final results
By Caitlin Custer, Donor Relations Manager The 2016 National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food Drive was another success. Through the collection efforts on Saturday, May 14the Food Bank of Delaware was the recipient of 145,291 pounds of food! The Letter Carriers’ drive is held at the perfect time of year. Donations are typically light during…
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