August 12, 2016
A reflection on our impact
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator At the Food Bank of Delaware, like all businesses and agencies, we almost live and die by the numbers: how many tons of food, how…
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July 28, 2016
How my outlook was changed by just one visit: The Edgemoor Revitalization Cooperative
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern As the cool, morning breeze brushed against my back, I swallowed my nerves and walked up to the door of the Edgemoor Revitalization Cooperative. I…
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July 27, 2016
Summer Meals in Dickey Park
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern The oppressive heat and humidity didn’t stop Dickey Park’s youth from coming to get their free lunch last week. Lanier Williams, our mobile meals driver,…
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June 10, 2016
Lewes Farmers Market offers incentives to SNAP customers
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The Food Bank of Delaware is partnering with the Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market to help build awareness of how SNAP/ EBT shoppers can stretch their shopping…
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April 6, 2016
Spotlight on Senior Hunger
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Alvera Perrone, 75, retired to the Milton area from another state, and quickly realized that after working for 35 years as a bookkeeper, she had…
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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….
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December 23, 2015
2015 Year in Review
It doesn’t seem too long ago that we were putting together our 2014 Year in Review. The year has certainly flown by, and we are proud to say that we’ve…
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November 24, 2015
Trinity Logistics teams up to bring hope to the Thanksgiving table
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator About 250 Western Sussex County families will enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving meal, thanks to the hard work and generosity of the Trinity Logistics team in…
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November 3, 2015
A Letter to the Food Bank of Delaware
We recently received the letter below from a senior served through our Senior Nutrition Program. The Senior Nutrition Program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and is…
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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…
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