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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May 23, 2016
Delaware National Guard’s War on Hunger
By Caitlin Custer, Donor Relations Manager The Delaware National Guard has been a proud supporter of Food Bank of Delaware for many years. In the past four years, the National Guard has donated over 70,000 pounds of food to help those in need. In 2013, they received the Food Donor of the Year award from…
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May 17, 2016
Delaware General Assembly’s 148 in 148 initiative brings in 173,709 pounds for Food Bank of Delaware
When Delaware’s General Assembly convened the 148th session in January, they wanted to come together around a common cause – ending hunger. Their goal was aggressive, but achievable – collect the equivalent of 148,000 pounds of food for the Food Bank of Delaware. Thanks to the efforts of the General Assembly, Delaware Food Industry Council…
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May 12, 2016
Donor of the Year: Chesapeake Utilities
We continue to highlight the seven groups and individuals that were honored at last month’s annual dinner! Without the support of Chesapeake Utilities, the Food Bank of Delaware would not be able to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of Delaware families. Over the past five years, Chesapeake has donated $98,500 to the Food Bank…
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May 9, 2016
CANgineering winners announced
Last month, twenty-three CANgineering teams competed to create Delaware’s best structure out of food items. Seven of these teams were crowned winners of the 2016 competition! A castle, airplane, truck, piggy bank and other structures were among the winners. Thanks to the efforts of our competitors, 69,811 pounds of food were collected! In an effort to help stock our…
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May 5, 2016
Delaware letter carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 14
On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Delaware letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide food assistance to Delawareans who rely on the Food Bank of Delaware’s network of hunger-relief partners for support. To help Stamp Out Hunger, simply leave a bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned fruits and vegetables, canned…
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May 2, 2016
Food Donor of the Year: Chiquita
On April 21 we honored our top supporters of the year! Over the next several days we will highlight each of their contributions to our mission! Providing fresh produce to Delawareans in need is important to our hunger-relief efforts. Without the generosity of supporters like Chiquita, we would not be able to do this. In…
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March 29, 2016
Bank of America Donates $75,268 to the Food Bank of Delaware to Provide Meals for Local Families in Need
Representatives from Bank of America announced a $75,268 Give a Meal donation to the Food Bank of Delaware to help feed local families in need. The check presentation was part of the Food Bank’s first ever New Castle County community resource fair and mobile pantry, which drew more than 200 families and 20-plus community partners…
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Delaware General Assembly encourages community to host food drives as part of 148 in 148 initiative
When Delaware’s General Assembly started the 148th session in January they wanted to come together around a common cause – ending hunger. As a result, members of the General Assembly are working to collect 148,000 pounds of food or $148,000 for the Food Bank of Delaware. To help meet the goal, they request the community’s…
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March 24, 2016
Beer and Benevolence to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware
The community is invited to join the Food Bank of Delaware on Wednesday, April 6 for a night of Beer & Benevolence at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach. The party runs from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and the Food Bank of Delaware will receive 10 percent of the pub sales that…
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